Google’s Open Letter to Australians: Slamming New Law
In a landmark move, Australia has forced US technology giants Google and Facebook to pay media outlets in the country for news content after 18 months of negotiations ending without agreement. Treasurer of Australia, Mr Josh Frydenberg said that Australia is to become the first...
Secure Signing integrates video technology to enhance online signing experience
In a revolutionary step, Australia and New Zealand-based Secured Signing continues to innovate by offering Video Signing as a part of their online signing platform to help businesses during the pandemic. The compliant and comprehensive Software-as-a-service platform by Secured Signing uses the personalised and secure...
Australian regtech startup 6clicks partners with risk advisor 52 Risks
Australian risk management, compliance and governance software startup 6clicks has announced that it will be teaming up with Peter Deans and his leading strategy & risk advisory company 52 Risks. According to their deal, the library of 52 Risks will be integrated with the product...
AGC Networks completes the acquisition of Pyrios Australia and New Zealand
AGC Networks Limited (AGC), an Essar enterprise and global solutions integrator announced the successful acquisition of Pyrios Limited New Zealand and Pyrios Pty Limited Australia through their indirect subsidiaries, Black Box Networks Services New Zealand Ltd and Black Box Networks Services Australia Pty Ltd respectively. ...
NBN Co’s high-profile redundancy casualty Paul Tyler to join Superloop
Introduction As Drew Kelton steps down from the position of Chief Executive Officer at Superloop, Paul Tyler has been appointed to step in the role as its new CEO. Tyler, who has held executive positions at NBN Co, Telstra and Nokia executive in the past...
SaaS experience management vendor Medallia appoints A/NZ Country Manager
SaaS experience management vendor Medallia has announced the appointment of Heather Paterson as its new Country Manager for the A/NZ region. Paterson will be replacing Zach Hotchkiss, will lead Medallia’s Australia arm and additionally spearhead the launch of the Ground Operations team in New Zealand....
Managed service provider First Focus acquires Mitel expert Flexnet
Australian managed services provider First Focus has announced that it will be acquiring Mitel IP communications expert Flexnet for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Flexnet will add the expertise of advanced unified communications in Shoretel and Mitel systems to First Focus. Victoria-based Flexnet has...
Post the $15 billion merger with Vodafone, TPG Telecom names new IT leaders
After the merger of the Australian telecommunications company TPG Telecom with Vodafone Hutchison Australia in June this year, TPG Telecom has announced the appointment of its new leaders. Iñaki Berroeta, TPG Telecom CEO said the new executive team roles will be effective from August 17....
Telco Telstra appoints the youngest independent director: Bridget Loudon
Expert360 Co-Founder and CEO Bridget Loudon has joined the board of Australian telco Telstra making her the youngest independent director in the history of ASX 200. Shattering the age record for a Non-Executive Director on ASX 200 by 12 years, Bridget says she is “humbled”...
Leidos Australia receives AU$98 million in contract-extension from the ATO
The Australian Taxation Office signed a contract-extension deal with IT engineering leader Leidos Australia valued at almost AU$98 million. The deal is a 33-month contract extension to deliver its End User Technology Support Services (EUTS) to the ATO. Through the renewed contract, Leidos Australia will...
