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Australian start-up secures U.S. patent for energy storage tech
Power / Energy

Australian start-up secures U.S. patent for energy storage tech

Allegro Energy, an Australian start-up, secures a U.S. patent for its innovative micro-emulsion electrolyte technology, bolstering renewable energy storage solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Pure Storage names Altay Ayyuce as ANZ Area Vice President
Storage

Pure Storage names Altay Ayyuce as ANZ Area Vice President

Altay Ayyuce has been appointed as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand at Pure Storage, succeeding Amy Rushall amid evolving IT challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand

A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
National Print Awards introduce Ricoh Women in Industry Award
Gender equality

National Print Awards introduce Ricoh Women in Industry Award

The National Print Awards has launched the Ricoh Women in Industry Award, celebrating women in Australian print with a professional development experience in London.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs

Lenovo's latest CIO Playbook highlights a shift in AI adoption towards practical investments, with spending in Asia Pacific expected to soar by 3.6 times.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Rose & Thorne closing stores to focus on online expansion
Customer Experience

Rose & Thorne closing stores to focus on online expansion

New Zealand clothing brand Rose & Thorne is shifting to an online-only model, targeting Australia's £1.7bn bra market amid rising demand for larger sizes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations
Data Protection

62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations

According to research by EasyDMARC, 62% of payment-handling businesses risk failing PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance due to delays in implementing the vital DMARC protocol.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
VisualCortex & SUSE enhance AI video analytics platform
Virtualisation

VisualCortex & SUSE enhance AI video analytics platform

VisualCortex has partnered with SUSE to boost its AI-driven video analytics platform, enhancing management and performance across varied cloud environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

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Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction
EduTech

Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction

A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates
Productivity

Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates

A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use
Smart Cities

NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use

The New South Wales Government has unveiled Land iQ, a data platform designed to enhance land management and expedite pre-planning for industry use.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
AM Eyewear adopts try-on home schemes to boost sales
Marketing Technologies

AM Eyewear adopts try-on home schemes to boost sales

Try With Mirra launches a Try Before You Buy service, allowing Australian customers to sample luxury eyewear at home to boost online shopping confidence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Healius completes IT overhaul with VECTEC, saves AUD $10m
Digital Transformation

Healius completes IT overhaul with VECTEC, saves AUD $10m

Healius has successfully completed a major IT transformation with VECTEC to modernise its infrastructure, aiming for AUD $10 million in cost savings and improved AI diagnostics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Essential Tech achieves ISO27001:2022 certification success
Data Protection

Essential Tech achieves ISO27001:2022 certification success

Essential Tech has achieved ISO27001:2022 certification, confirming its commitment to global information security standards and client data protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Samsung expands OLED TV range with new 83-inch models
Digital Entertainment

Samsung expands OLED TV range with new 83-inch models

Samsung Australia is set to launch a groundbreaking range of OLED TVs, featuring 83-inch and 77-inch models, with prices from AUD $5,749 to AUD $11,499.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Phonak's new hearing aid with AI chip boosts speech clarity
Connectivity

Phonak's new hearing aid with AI chip boosts speech clarity

This World Hearing Awareness Month, Phonak aims to shift perceptions of hearing loss in Australia, promoting early assessments and its innovative AI-powered hearing aids.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize
Funding

Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize

The Australian Technologies Competition is offering a AUD $100k prize to boost a struggling startup ecosystem, addressing funding and mentorship gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025