Australian IT spending to grow 2.8% in 2017
25 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAs organisations invest in developing a digital platform strategy, Gartner expects Australian IT spending to grow 2.8% next year to $85 billion.
Digital Marketplace now has 180 buyers
24 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government's recently launched Digital Marketplace, which launched in beta in August, already has 244 approved sellers and 180 registered buyers.
CBA, Wells Fargo test blockchain in trade finance
24 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCommonwealth Bank, Wells Fargo and Brighann Cotton have jointly conducted a pioneering interbank trade transaction based on blockchain, smart contract and IoT technologies.
Landing Pads team to assist Australian start-ups
24 October, 2016Landing Pads specialists will be available to meet with the Australian start-up community when they visit Australia in coming weeks.
Changes afoot at Internet Australia
24 October, 2016The director and former president of Internet Australia (IA), Narelle Clark, has announced her resignation.
Young entrepreneur sells Fonebox to start VC company
24 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingYoung Queensland entrepreneur Jonathan Grives has sold the B2B communications company he founded when he was just 18 for a sum that sources indicate is around $30m.
Conservation SA installs first ZCell batteries
21 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingConservation SA has completed the first installation of the Australia-developed ZCell home or office battery system at a commercial building.
The Smith Family and SAP narrow digital divide
21 October, 2016With only 68% of disadvantaged children having access to the internet at home, The Smith Family and SAP Australia are working together on a program to help these students.
Teleperformance opens first Australian site
20 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOutsourced omnichannel CEM company Teleperformance has officially opened its first Australian office in Melbourne, which is home to more than 300 help desk support staff.
Innovation key to Australia's future prosperity
20 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingInnovation and Science Australia Chair Bill Ferris has called for Australia to create a culture of innovation to remain competitive in an increasingly globalised economy.
Software settings issue behind SA blackout: AEMO
20 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSuboptimally configured failsafe mechanisms at nine wind farms were the cause of last month's South Australian blackout, not the intermittent nature of wind energy, an AEMO investigation states.
HelloFresh meal delivery improved by MapR platform
20 October, 2016The MapR platform enables HelloFresh to leverage weekly subscriber touchpoints, consistently manage supply chains and demand, and optimise customer experience as well as business operations.
Innovation prize awarded for stock market tech
20 October, 2016The Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation 2016 has been awarded to Professor Michael Aitken AM, for his work in developing stock market analysing technology.
WiseTech founder is NSW tech entrepreneur of the year
19 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWiseTech Global founder Richard White and the founders of eight other NSW technology companies have secured NSW Technology Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards.
Could Pokemon Go put business at risk?
19 October, 2016A new report shows that a large percentage of tested gaming apps can access location services and tracking, social networking, calendar and SMS on workplace devices.
