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Australia's rise to prominence in the global ecommerce landscape
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai agents
Australia gains recognition as a leading force in the global ecommerce sector, bolstered by quick-to-market brands such as Geedup and Miss Amara.
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SafetyCulture unveils updated platform aiming to serve 100 million users by 2032
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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fleet management
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it training
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procurement
SafetyCulture introduces an updated operations platform with ambitious plans to serve 100 million users by 2032.
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API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
New research explores the massive impact of APIs on the economy, including the rise – and rising cost – of API-related security attacks.
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How AI is reshaping global transport and fleet insurance
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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data analytics
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fleet management
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ai
AI revolutionizes transport and logistics, introducing an estimated $6.5 trillion to the global economy through fleet insurance.
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Remote expands global payroll service to over 30 Countries
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
In an effort to simplify global payroll management, Remote plans to expand its services to 30 countries by 2024.
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Michiel Boere Joins Remote as CFO
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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onboarding
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employment
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cfo
Remote, an internet tech company, hires Michiel Boere as its new CFO to manage global financial strategy and operations.
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Yotpo appoints Ben Eatwell as new APAC marketing director
Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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apac
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asia
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b2b
Yotpo appoints Ben Eatwell as Marketing Director for APAC, aiming to expand their retention marketing platform to a broader range of retail businesses.
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How Python turns data into business value across organisations
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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data science
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martech
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supply chain systems
The value of data is rising as businesses navigate supply chain disruptions and an impending recession. Python can help unlock the power of data.
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Overcoming maritime’s digital barriers through industry-wide collaboration
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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supply chain systems
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data analytics
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ai
Commercial shipping is vital to global trade. Technology can optimize safety and efficiency, but barriers hinder progress. Collaboration is crucial.
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APAC firms struggle with rising customer expectations
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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esg
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rpa
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apac
To accelerate growth, APAC firms will sharpen their regional focus by investing in opportunities that reduce their dependence on global solutions.
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APAC region is creating its own 'data gravity' - Digital Realty
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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quantum computing
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digital realty
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data growth
Asia Pacific's burgeoning data creation is forming a 'data gravity' effect, making data centralisation hard, suggests Digital Realty's 2020 DGx Index.
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DigiPlex backs Nordic region as next data centre mecca
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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digiplex
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data centre cooling
As Europe's core data centres face saturation, DigiPlex promotes the Nordic region, citing cheaper power, a cooler climate, and robust business support.
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Unprotected machine identities costing firms billions - report
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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venafi
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global economy
Poorly protected machine identities are costing firms between USD $51 billion and USD $72 billion globally, according to a report by Venafi and AIR Worldwide.
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Inland Revenue cracks down on multinationals' tax obligations
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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tax
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global economy
New Zealand Inland Revenue tightens regulations on multinationals, aiming to boost annual tax revenue by NZD $200 million through updated anti-BEPS measures.
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PwC: NZ home to world’s most pessimistic CEOs
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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pwc
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global economy
PwC New Zealand’s 21st CEO Survey shows NZ CEOs expect the worst for the global economy but are positive about their own company's success.
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Are NZ's policy makers hampering global innovation?
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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hcm
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healthtech
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payroll systems
A report from ITIF ranks New Zealand 28th in global innovation support, urging policy makers to adopt ‘win-win’ policies that enhance global innovation.
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Kiwis in the running for global startup awards
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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talent unleashed
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investing
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funding
The chance to spend time with Richard Branson is on offer in this year's Talent Unleashed Awards, with an entrepreneur school and funding on the way.
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RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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us
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australian dollar
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inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate unchanged, having cut the benchmark to a record low last month, saying further cuts may be appropriat.
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NZ dollar rebounds to pre-OCR levels as higher yields lure investors
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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new zealand dollar
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australian dollar
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nz dollar
The New Zealand dollar has regained ground lost after the Reserve Bank moved its policy to neutral late last month, as investors are attracted to t.
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NZ dollar gains on Australian trade figures, Chinese services
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
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greece
The New Zealand dollar gained after better than expected Australian trade data and upbeat Chinese services sector figures stoked optimism about dem.