Australia (Australian) stories - Page 19

Amid staffing woes, Square debuts Square Kiosk to boost hospitality businesses' efficiency with seamless self-serve ordering, enhancing customer experiences.

Dr. Vicki Gardiner has been appointed COO of Canberra Cyber Hub, aiming to enhance the city's cyber security stature with her experience in STEM and diversity initiatives.

xAmplify clinches a three-year AUD $7 million contract as the Australian National Audit Office's primary IT Managed Services Provider, marking a major public sector win.

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.

SAP has honoured top innovators across Australia and New Zealand in the 2024 Best Run Awards, spotlighting trailblazing companies like Telstra, BHP, and PWC.

New research from Tenable finds that just 3% of vulnerabilities pose significant cybersecurity risks, urging firms to sharpen focus on key threats.

Gallagher Security's vertically integrated model ensures swift global distribution and unparalleled quality control, exemplified by their pandemic adaptability.

ACI Worldwide has named Trent Gunthorpe as the new Head of Pacific, aiming to lead digital payments transformation and drive growth across 15 nations in the region.

On International Women in Cyber Day, initiatives aim to address the gender gap in cybersecurity, advocating for more women in leadership roles to drive diversity and innovation.

International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.

Hilton has been named Asia's top-ranking hospitality workplace for the eighth year by Great Place to Work, taking 2nd place among the top 100 multinationals.

Datacom has become a Strategic Refresh Initiative partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiding businesses in the crucial migration ahead of Windows 10's end of support in 2025.

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

Australian IT leaders exhibit high trust in AI but are investing less, with an average spend of $1.09 million, amid fears of falling behind.

Despite rapid growth, Australia's cybersecurity sector faces significant gender disparity, especially in leadership. Experts advocate for education, mentorship, and policy changes to address underutilised female talent.

Middlebank Consulting Group partners with Freterium to offer advanced cloud-based Transportation Management System in Australia and New Zealand, targeting efficiency and cost reductions.

Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.

Xiaomi launches POCO F6 Series in Australia, targeting budget-conscious tech enthusiasts with flagship performance; prices start at AUD $699.

Segway-Ninebot is opening a new store in Parramatta on 31 August, offering discounts on its kick scooters to celebrate. This is its first standalone outlet in New South Wales.

McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.