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88% of C-suites will increase digital solutions for sustainability
Digital Transformation

88% of C-suites will increase digital solutions for sustainability

A TCS study finds that 88% of C-suites in the Asia Pacific will increase the use of digital solutions to help drive sustainability over the next three years.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
New Ericsson mobility report highlights mobile data traffic increase and significant 5G uptake
Ericsson

New Ericsson mobility report highlights mobile data traffic increase and significant 5G uptake

The recent Ericsson mobility report has signalled a significant growth in mobile data traffic over the last 10 years, with an increase over 300-fold.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
New Grover study reveals cost impact of consumer electronics around the globe.
Supply Chain

New Grover study reveals cost impact of consumer electronics around the globe.

Study reveals global expense of in-demand electronics, exposing supply chain shortages and currency fluctuations during pandemic.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Personal touch goes a long way for B2B customers, study finds
Customer Relationship Management

Personal touch goes a long way for B2B customers, study finds

New research reveals that business to business customers expect personal service in an online chat, and this is a crucial element of customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
CompTIA brings certification testing online, just in time for lockdown
DevOps

CompTIA brings certification testing online, just in time for lockdown

CompTIA partners with Pearson VUE to offer online testing for its certification exams, allowing users to take tests from home or office.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
5G smartphone shipments to increase 700% in 2020
Unified Communications

5G smartphone shipments to increase 700% in 2020

Global shipments of 5G smartphones are forecast to soar by 700% in 2020, from 29 million to 231 million units, driven by declining device costs, Omdia reports.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
University researchers succeed in boosting computer speeds by 2.5 times
DataCentre infrastructure

University researchers succeed in boosting computer speeds by 2.5 times

The scientists have found a novel approach that significantly improves the storage efficiency and output speed of computer systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
ANZ businesses unable to meet changing customer expectations, Zendesk states
Customer Relationship Management

ANZ businesses unable to meet changing customer expectations, Zendesk states

Australian and New Zealand businesses are struggling to meet customers' expectations, according to new research from Zendesk.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2020
Needs, challenges, opportunities: HP study delves into the world of creatives
HP

Needs, challenges, opportunities: HP study delves into the world of creatives

HP's new study reveals 80% of Australian creatives worry about staying relevant, while 92% feel the need to upskill to stay competitive globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Companies not utilising threat hunters correctly – study
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Companies not utilising threat hunters correctly – study

ThreatQuotient study reveals confusion over the role of threat hunters, with many teams focusing on reactive processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
Study shows the positive social impact of mobile big data
Unified Communications

Study shows the positive social impact of mobile big data

A new GSMA study reveals the potential for big data solutions to positively impact 150 million lives over the next five years.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Rebellious robots: the latest in robotic research
Robotics

Rebellious robots: the latest in robotic research

The latest in human-robot research is a handheld robot that is designed to try and frustrate its human counterpart in a bid to develop robotic cooperation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Cost of fraud averaging 3.4 times lost transaction value - study
Online fraud

Cost of fraud averaging 3.4 times lost transaction value - study

The LexisNexis study found that there was an average of almost 400 successful monthly fraudulent transactions in the South East Asia region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Record number of enterprises integrating IoT devices - Zebra
Marketing Technologies

Record number of enterprises integrating IoT devices - Zebra

Global enterprises surge towards 'intelligent' status, with 61% embarking on IoT-driven innovation, Zebra reports.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
Mobile-first communications lead to huge productivity gains, study shows
Unified Communications

Mobile-first communications lead to huge productivity gains, study shows

A new study by 451 Research and NetSfere shows that mobile-first communication enhances productivity, but inconsistent policies risk security and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
92% of businesses experience identity challenges - LastPass
Multi-factor authentication

92% of businesses experience identity challenges - LastPass

Data from the report reveals IT professionals overwhelmingly (82%) agree that poor identity practices have exposed their business to risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
How digital document management can help training organisations boost compliance
EduTech

How digital document management can help training organisations boost compliance

Proving enrolments are active and legitimate is a challenge for RTOs. Upstream says digital document management can help.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Study finds huge disconnect between managers and employees
Human Capital Management

Study finds huge disconnect between managers and employees

Australian managers overestimate their efficacy at engaging and recognizing employees, leading to a disconnect, says Achievers study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021