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10 things to know about the property market right now
Property Market

10 things to know about the property market right now

Buyers are still active, but high mortgage rates and new debt limits are making deals harder to close across the housing market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Good as gold: Why Is gold such a prized commodity?
Fintech

Good as gold: Why Is gold such a prized commodity?

Gold remains a prized commodity due to its role as a store of value, a hedge against inflation, and its appeal during economic uncertainty and market volatility.

By Greg Boland • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Tackling the gender pay gap is a gamechanger for everyone
EduTech

Tackling the gender pay gap is a gamechanger for everyone

Closing the gender pay gap benefits us all: from boosting productivity to fostering fairness. Join the movement towards equality and prosperity.

By Kathleen Webber • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain
Fintech

New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain

Economic stress leads 81% of NZ's SMEs to express concern over securing funds, forcing them to explore alternative finance methods.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Global Stories

Economy stories

Australian marketers face hurdles in adapting to Privacy Act reforms
Digital Transformation

Australian marketers face hurdles in adapting to Privacy Act reforms

Australian marketers struggle with adapting to new Privacy Act reforms amid a backdrop of high interest rates and evolving economic conditions, as per a recent Arktic Fox report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Generative AI could boost Asia-Pacific economy by $4.5 trillion
EduTech

Generative AI could boost Asia-Pacific economy by $4.5 trillion

New Accenture research suggests responsible AI adoption could boost APAC's economy by $4.5 trillion in 15 years, elevating GDP growth by 0.7 percentage points annually.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy
Digital Transformation

Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy

In response to economic upheavals, 50% of boardroom leaders, particularly in the US and UK, have shrunk tech budgets over the past year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
ANZ senior leaders caution over cybersecurity, global figures differ
Cybersecurity

ANZ senior leaders caution over cybersecurity, global figures differ

New research reveals Australian and New Zealand senior leaders express deep concerns over managing cybersecurity risks and economic uncertainty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year
Deloitte

Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year

Australian tech solutions provider, Kinetic IT, secures title of 'Australia's Best Managed Company' for the third successive year, showcasing unwavering industry performance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens

IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.

By Libby Shade • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Economy stories

ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Data Protection

ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report

The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK's tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses
EduTech

Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses

CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia's small businesses from costly cyber threats.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network
Unified Communications

Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network

Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Australian firms struggle with changing employee spending habits
Data Analytics

Australian firms struggle with changing employee spending habits

Australian firms are struggling to manage evolving employee spend habits, with an SAP Concur study highlighting increased office, travel, and entertainment expenses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business

Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Queensland tech workforce boom eclipses Australian average
Robotics

Queensland tech workforce boom eclipses Australian average

Queensland's tech workforce has grown 21%, thrice the national average, taking total roles to over 139,000, as per the ACS Digital Pulse Report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024