Tech
We live in an age of belief-driven buyers. Increasingly, consumers worldwide are making purchase decisions based on the impact they have on the world and on their health, and are seeking help in making sustainable choices, according to Nielsen’s 2018 report, “The Evolution of the Sustainability Mindset.” And yet that belief is tested every day — from reports of […]
Cryptocurrencies have had a rocky road towards mainstream acceptance. In 2017, the CEO of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, called bitcoin “a fraud”. However in 2019, JP Morgan became the first US bank to successfully test its own digital coin. The growth of digital currency has enthralled investors. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market […]
COVID-19 has made people acutely aware of the importance of personal hygiene, and we should be equally vigilant when it comes to cyber hygiene. Cyber attacks are on the rise, meaning businesses of all sizes are vulnerable to attacks like malware and phishing, particularly if businesses aren’t getting the cyber-hygiene basics right. When it comes to […]
Applications for the Tech23 Deeptech Festival are now open for young, high-growth tech companies. Since 2009, the Tech23 has aimed to unlock new ways of working by joining the dots between enterprise and clever tech. Tech23 seeks to encourage the deeptech ecosystem to collaborate; learn and respond – leveraging a wealth of talents, contacts and […]
Zoho, a software solutions company, provides integrated tech solutions for businesses globally. They offer 45+ integrated apps, ranging from CRM to financial management. We talked to Vijay Sundaram, Chief Strategy Officer at Zoho, about their current work and their passion for helping small and regional businesses through these challenging times. Tell us a little about […]
The Federal Government has released a $4.5 bn network investment package, involving a $3.5 bn upgrade of the National Broadband Network (NBN). By 2023, more than 700,000 businesses and 6 million homes will have the option to pay extra for faster broadband. $3.5 bn will be allocated to network investments for homes and small businesses, […]
At Tesla’s “Battery Day” event on Tuesday, CEO Elon Musk announced the production of a US$25,000 electric vehicle (EV) “about three years from now”. Importantly these EVs will be powered by “tabless” batteries that Musk promises will be cheaper and more powerful. The new “tabless” batteries, called 4860 cells, will provide five times more energy, […]
With both government and companies eagerly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) strategies, we explore how AI could also streamline and scale your business. We examine the potential opportunities and risks that come with using AI, and what the future of AI and business looks like. What is artificial intelligence? The CSIRO defines AI as “a collection […]
A new report from KPMG finds investment in Australia’s fintech sector has accelerated in the first half of 2020, reaching US$376.5 million. This is more than a 150% increase on the corresponding period in 2019 (US$149.05 mil). However, a fall in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) activity caused total investment in Australian fintech to fall from […]
The Senate Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology has recommended that the Australian Government provide greater clarity around the Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) eligibility guidelines to ensure software innovation and creation is supported in Australia. On Wednesday, Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg tabled an interim report covering tax, regulation, access to capital, skills […]
Consumers using buy now, pay later services won’t have legal protection as companies such as Afterpay and Zip are being called to ‘self-regulate’. This comes from an interim report from the Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) fintech companies have become increasingly popular, with Australia’s leader Afterpay […]
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have warned that a surge of scams and malicious cyber security threats have hit businesses since March 2020. We explore what this means for SMEs and how you can protect your business. What are the major cyber security risks facing SMEs? Research from the ACCC revealed that business email […]
Imagine calling your favourite business and it knows what you need without you saying a word. Ground-breaking intuitive technology recognises your phone number, remembers your name, your address, what you like and automatically predicts where to place your call. It can let a business know if you are a loyal regular caller or a pest […]
XY Sense closes $AUD5m seed investment round to change the way businesses access and act on workplace data. Investment comes from leading Australian venture fund, Blackbird Ventures, staff and angel investors including; Danny Gorog (Former CEO of Outware), Sandy Kory (Angel investor in Canva, Palantir) and, Marc Alexander (CEO LIFX) among others, to support the […]
Sam Hunt discusses how ‘innersourcing’ and connectedness within business teams, particularly IT teams and developers, can accelerate growth. Digital disruption and continued global uncertainty have forced companies to fundamentally shift how they create products and services whilst staying relevant. Agile businesses are now able to compete with their larger rivals and react to external circumstances […]
Feelings of anxiety and discomfort in the workplace are experienced by thousands of Australian professionals every day. With COVID-19 creating more anxiety around the workday commute, new research from Sonder reveals burgeoning safety and mental health concerns. Sonder is a world-first personal safety monitoring and response company with a vision to build a global network […]
CEO of 28 by Sam Wood, David Jackson, talks us through their decision to triple investment in analytics and technology in order to grow and lead the space in online, at-home fitness. 28 by Sam Wood (part of Australian Life Tech) is a technology led health & fitness company. Through web, iOS and Android platforms, […]
Gen Z, born between 1996-2015, is the most Internet-dependent generation, with their digital fluency positioning them in firm first place in technology use across all generations. This was recently observed in the third annual, international study of Gen Z, conducted by The Center for Generational Kinetics and commissioned by WP Engine. Why Gen Z and their digital fluency […]
Rapidly evolving market conditions and economic challenges are forcing businesses to adapt more quickly, and automation may be key in achieving that. With Australian consumer spend down 20% per person, many businesses have had to quickly find ways to engage their customers while managing physical limitations. To maximise existing resources, business leaders need to channel […]
With working from home becoming the ‘new normal’ for many businesses, many IT administrators are finding that the corporate firewall is no longer as effective as it was before. One thing is clear- a new approach is needed to keep applications and data safe from cyberattacks. In the pre-COVID-19 world, organisations tended to have most […]
