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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Corpay

Corpay is a company that provides users with payment solutions and tools for payment automation, cross border payments, and commercial cards.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2022

Marketing Technologies

Skill Finder adds 20 new Career Pathways to support Aus economic recovery

Skill Finder launches 20 new Career Pathways to meet demand for skilled workers in data analytics, digital marketing, and UX design.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Australian economy stories

Skills shortage

Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Disaster Recovery

How NZ’s infrastructure pipeline compares to Australia

New Zealand’s project list is poised to outpace Australia’s on a per capita basis, but delays could push capital and labour offshore.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023

Safety

Australian frontline workers prioritise safety over higher pay, report finds

The third annual Feedback from the Field report reveals that Australian frontline workers value safety over higher pay.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Space

New Space technology: Critical element in Australia's climate change response

As extreme weather events become Australia's harsh new norm, innovative satellite technology offers hope for better disaster preparedness and response.

By Gary Wood • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023

Sports

Sports events boost business, fuel innovation and economic growth

Cancellation of Commonwealth Games a missed opportunity for local sportstech businesses, says Australian journalist.

By James Demetriou • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023

Board of Directors

Industry veteran becomes Chairman of Cloudfloat Board

Bob McKinnon, a veteran of the financial services industry, has become the new chairman of Cloudfloat, a platform providing cash flow for small businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022

Data Analytics

One in six hours lost on rework

Rework is eroding productivity in New Zealand construction, with firms losing 16% of project time to fixing defects, a Procore report says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jun 2022

Fintech

Great Resignation could severely impact Australian economy

Great Resignation poses major risk to Australia's services sector & economy, but can also be turned into an opportunity, says DyFlex Solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022

Supply Chain

Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry

Rising costs and supply chain strain have left owners and subcontractors facing delays, overruns and wider disruption after Probuild's collapse.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Feb 2022

Data Analytics

Australian construction industry cries out for reform

Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021

Supply Chain

Online retail driving industrial demand

Australia will need about 500,000sq m of extra industrial space a year as e-commerce pushes vacancy rates tighter and lifts rents.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021

Fintech

MYOB highlights links between digitisation and Australia's economy

Small businesses in Australia are failing to digitise, costing the nation's economy $10 billion, according to MYOB.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021

Northland

Is getting on the property ladder harder for women?

Men own 31,000 more homes than women in New Zealand, underscoring how the gender pay gap is limiting access to property.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 7th Mar 2021

Supply Chain

Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger

Stone - Chalk and AustCyber merge to boost growth for Australian tech companies and provide support in cyber security and emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021

Federal Government

AIIA welcomes Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy

Senator Jane Hume has been appointed as Australia's new Minister for the Digital Economy, welcomed by the Australian Information Industry Association.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020