The ACCC to launch inquiry into the ad tech service; focus will be on Google
Riddhi Jain,
5 years ago
3 min read
In the latest update about the news media bargaining code, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released an interim report on how it plans to regulate the ad tech (advertising technology) sector. The efforts, again, will be focused on the search engine giant Google....
NAB agrees to acquire neobank 86 400 for AU$220 million
Riddhi Jain,
5 years ago
3 min read
Melbourne-headquartered National Australia Bank (NAB) has agreed to acquire Australian neobank 86 400 for about AU$220 million and combine it with UBank, NAB’s very own digital-only bank. Moreover, the bank already owns a minority stake in 86 400 of approximately 18.3%.Ā NAB said that the...
CommBank’s x15ventures makes 2 significant appointments
Riddhi Jain,
5 years ago
3 min read
x15ventures, a scaling entity of Commonwealth Bank of Australia announced two significant appointments – Mr Ben Heap, who has been appointed as the first independent and Non-executive Chairman of x15ventures and Ms Jane Martino, the first External Portfolio Manager at x15ventures. The ‘x’ in x15ventures...
Fortinet hires new Operational Technology Director A/NZ
Riddhi Jain,
5 years ago
2 min read
Cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet announced the appointment of a new Operational Technology Solutions Director for the Australia and New Zealand region, Mr Andrew Sheedy. As the Director of Operational Technology (OT), Sheedy will be focusing on securing critical infrastructure systems for the ANZ customers.Ā Fortinet...
A virtually unhackable quantum internet: is it possible or a shot in the dark?
Riddhi Jain,
5 years ago
6 min read
According to a survey by Accenture, 68% business leaders think that cybersecurity risks are increasing [1]. Moreover, a report by Varonis found that just 5% of organizations’ are protected properly. 53% of organizations found more than 1,000 sensitive files accessible and open to every employee...
Telstra & AWS join forces to offer edge computing services
Riddhi Jain,
5 years ago
4 min read
Introduction Telecom giant Telstra and AWS have signed a strategic agreement for the purpose of collaborating on 5G and multi-access edge computing offerings. This agreement has been signed by both the parties to help businesses accelerate cloud adoption. The framework agreement between Amazon Web Services...
How to use RPA platform to add to your success?
Rachana Xavier,
5 years ago
6 min read
Technology has always strived to make life efficient and easy for mankind. In an era of competitive technologies, businesses are always looking for automation solutions to delivery satisfactory, time bound services to increase customer satisfaction. But when we think of automation at an industry level...
Australian Red Cross Band & Twitter to launch emergency search prompt
Riddhi Jain,
5 years ago
3 min read
In a joint effort with the 288-character social media platform Twitter, the Australian Red Cross has announced the launch of an emergency and natural disaster search prompt. Twitter says that this prompt will act as a way for users to stay up-to-date with information regarding...
LocalSearch Firm Advocates for Compromise on News Media Code
Riddhi Jain,
5 years ago
3 min read
Localsearch, a local search and digital marketing solutions provider has urged Google and the Australian government to reach a compromise on proposed and controversial news media code. The local search marketing company says it fears that other small businesses could suffer from the repercussions of...
Essential Remote Work Technologies for Seamless WFH
Riddhi Jain,
5 years ago
9 min read
For good or for worse, work from home is here to stay. Remote working is the reality the world had to face and get used to in the light of the global pandemic. With the growing adoption of the WFH lifestyle, need and importance of...