Digital Economy stories

Australian fintech sector shows success but start-ups face steep entry barriers
Yesterday
#
fintech
#
ey
#
innovation
Australia's fintech sector thrives, yet emerging start-ups battle daunting entry barriers, according to EY FinTech Australia Census report.

New govt briefed on NZ's digital identity landscape
Last week
#
government
#
digital economy
#
services
DINZ highlights potential of digital identity to boost New Zealand's productivity, advising ministers on improved laws and implementation.

OpenUK report examines state of open source skills in the UK
Last month
#
recruitment
#
connectivity
#
capital
OpenUK's 'Skills or Bust' report highlights potential for economic growth through open source skills in the UK.

Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament
Last month
#
silicon valley
#
parliament
#
innovation
UK industry leaders gathered at Parliament to strategise on the future of the digital economy, covering digital skills, diversity, and sustainability.

Data centres could use 20% of global power by 2025
Last month
#
migration
#
compliance
#
industry experts
Data centres could account for a fifth of the world's power consumption by 2025, underlining a pressing need for sector sustainability, says Wisetek.

Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand
Last month
#
dei
#
cybersecurity
#
climate change
The Quadrent Green Lease programme champions digital inclusion and e-waste reduction in New Zealand's underprivileged communities.

ST Engineering plans to enhance digital transformations in financial services
Last month
#
digital transformation
#
5g
#
cyber threats
ST Engineering will enhance digital transformation in finance by expanding cybersecurity solutions, in partnership with the non-profit Elevandi.

Actian revamps Data Platform with advanced integration capabilities
Last month
#
public cloud
#
isg
#
data management
Actian revamps its Data Platform, formerly known as Avalanche, enhancing it with advanced data integration capabilities.

atNorth joins Finnish Data Center Association to boost expansion
Last month
#
colocation
#
dc
#
digital economy
Nordic player atNorth has joined the Finnish Data Center Association, bolstering the growth of Finland's data centre industry.

STT GDC & Basis Bay to develop green data centres in Malaysia
Last month
#
malaysia
#
development
#
construction
STT GDC and Basis Bay partner to construct eco-friendly data centres in Malaysia to meet surging digital demand.

Microsoft spending record A$5 billion on Australia's digital future
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
#
microsoft
#
cybersecurity
#
tech sector
Microsoft pledges a record A$5bn investment in Australia's digital future, aiming to boost AI, create jobs, and enhance cybersecurity.

Avanade launches AI-ready platform to aid enterprises in cloud journey
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
#
cloud services
#
microsoft
#
ml
Avanade has launched Avanade Cloud Impact, a platform that helps businesses establish an AI-ready digital core and save on cloud spend.

TDCX Foundation aids youth digital literacy for its first anniversary
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
#
cx
#
digitisation
#
connectivity
TDCX Foundation celebrates first anniversary with projects enhancing digital literacy for Southeast Asian youth. #socialimpact.

Gartner predicts 1,000% rise in unionisation due to GenAI by 2028
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
#
it in manufacturing
#
cios
#
warehouse
GenAI is set to transform the workforce, with a 1,000% increase in unionisation among knowledge workers predicted by 2028, according to Gartner.

Salesforce partners to uplift Filipino women with digital skills
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
#
salesforce
#
digital divide
#
data
Salesforce partners with Ayala Foundation to empower 185 Filipino women in the digital economy, promoting gender inclusivity and closing the digital divide.

Google Cloud forms strategic partnerships with Vietnam's top game devs
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
#
it infrastructure
#
data analytics
#
vietnam
Google Cloud partners with top Vietnamese game developers VNGGames, Amanotes and Wolffun Game to enhance gaming services.

Mastercard tests tokenization of CBDCs on blockchains
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
#
testing
#
blockchain
#
compliance
Mastercard is testing the tokenisation of Central Bank Digital Currencies on various blockchains, enabling secure transactions between different blockchains.

Global Payments and Visa launch mobile tap in Singapore
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
#
cx
#
visa
#
innovation
Visa and Global Payments have partnered to introduce 'Mobile Tap' in Singapore, which allows SMEs to accept digital payments.

How universities can compete in the future digital economy
Mon, 18th Sep 2023
#
ml
#
ai
#
digital economy
Universities are increasingly deploying digital technologies to transform their business operations and deliver an enhanced multi-modal student experience.

Building an economy of the future with radical digital transformation
Mon, 18th Sep 2023
#
ml
#
digital transformation
#
ai
The rise of generative AI is having a profound impact on business and society, leaving governments scrambling to catch up.

UK AI economy projected to reach £2.4 trillion by 2027: AiiA
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
#
paas
#
ml
#
ai
The mapping released by AI Industry Analytics profiled 8,900 companies, 70 public corporations, 300 AI Hubs, 4,100 investors, and 280 government projects.

Atturra to acquire managed IT services provider Sabervox
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
#
managed services
#
digital economy
#
mergers and acquisitions
Headquartered in Newcastle, Sabervox specialises in providing managed IT services and cloud subscriptions to mid-sized customers in regional NSW and beyond.

Three reasons why Asia-Pacific is winning the crypto race
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
#
fintech
#
blockchain
#
cryptocurrency
As we traverse into the next chapter of the crypto narrative, the APAC region emerges prominently as a crucible of innovation, adaptation, and forward momentum.

Almost 10% of Australian jobs to be automated by 2027: ServiceNow
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
#
digital transformation
#
it automation
#
ai
New research outlines how artificial intelligence will create a once-in-a-generation opportunity to upskill Aussie workers.