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The future of contact centres - 4 key trends identified
Customer Relationship Management

The future of contact centres - 4 key trends identified

NICE has identified four key trends to watch in 2018 in order to create or maintain a successful contact centre.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Grant Thornton Australia strengthens cyber defences with Darktrace security
AI Security

Grant Thornton Australia strengthens cyber defences with Darktrace security

Growth advisory firm Grant Thornton Australia has partnered with IT service provider The Missing Link to deploy Darktrace cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce
Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm
Mergers and Acquisitions

Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm

Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Dell Boomi announces big local customer wins
EduTech

Dell Boomi announces big local customer wins

Dell Boomi has secured new projects with UTS in Sydney, Fred Hollows Foundation, and global education provider Study Group, driving cloud integration success.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech
Supply Chain

Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech

Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Edge, IoT and energy efficiency all feature in Vertiv MD's forecast for AU
DataCentre infrastructure

Edge, IoT and energy efficiency all feature in Vertiv MD's forecast for AU

The year seems to be flying by with one month down already, but Vertiv ANZ managing director Robert Linsdell says there is still much to come.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence
Data Analytics

Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence

Australian businesses need to be on the lookout for malicious insiders, phishing and social engineering or face price tags of as much as $137,000.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead
Cybersecurity

AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead

The IT skills shortage in Australia is bad enough without having to factor in fraud - an expert has advice for both employers and potential recruits.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018
Supply Chain

AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018

AT&T's CIOs face immense pressure in 2018 to digitise businesses and innovate, amidst rising tech disruptions from companies like Grab, Mobike, and ofo.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it
Digital Transformation

IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it

A number of studies have proven there is a significant skills shortage in AU which is holding back digital transformation - Y Soft have the answers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan
Unified Communications

Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan

Optus reveals its 'historic' 5G rollout plan, set to start by early 2019, promising 15x faster wireless speeds and advancing IoT tech in Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Revera picks up Dr. Lance O'Sullivan's company as first Azure Stack customer
Public Cloud

Revera picks up Dr. Lance O'Sullivan's company as first Azure Stack customer

New Zealand cloud provider Revera has launched its first client on Azure Stack, with the iMOKO app now live on the hybrid cloud platform.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
D-Link wins IoT Breakthrough award
Internet of Things

D-Link wins IoT Breakthrough award

D-Link's Omna 180 Cam HD wins the prestigious Home Security Camera Product of the Year award from IoT Breakthrough, outshining over 3,000 global entries.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Managing Director stories

NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer
Unified Communications

NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer

NBN Co has appointed Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer for business, taking over from the retiring John Simon; Karina Keisler also set to depart.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion
Cybersecurity

Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion

Singtel Group's venture capital arm Singtel Innov8 is backing US 'deception technology' firm Attivo Networks through an undisclosed amount of funding.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
La Trobe appoints esteemed expert Jill Slaw as Cyber Chair
EduTech

La Trobe appoints esteemed expert Jill Slaw as Cyber Chair

La Trobe has appointed cybersecurity expert Jill Slay as Optus Cyber Chair to lead its virtual facility, enhancing its industry-engaged research and teaching.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Kiwi robotics company expands to Europe after raising $6.4mil
Robotics

Kiwi robotics company expands to Europe after raising $6.4mil

Kiwi firm Invert Robotics secures NZD $6.4 million, expands to Europe with offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018