Digital Economy stories - Page 10
Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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digital divide
1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.
Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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martech
Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.
Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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fintech
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insurance
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finance, leasing & rental
Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.
Queensland Government appoints Chris McLaren as Chief Customer & Digital Officer
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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The Queensland government has appointed a new Chief Customer and Digital Officer to drive the state's digital economy and improve citizen-centric services.
Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional General Manager
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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payment technologies
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digital economy
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smes
Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional GM for SEA, to support SMEs in digital economy & collaborate with public & private sectors.
Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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cdp
Salesforce report reveals that 83% of Australians don't feel prepared for the digital skills required by modern businesses.
Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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hcm
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apm
Skillsoft has released its latest annual report exploring skills gaps, training and development, compensation, and job satisfaction in the IT industry.
COVID-19 drives up digital payments throughout APAC region
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The latest research by Kaspersky reveals that mobile payment apps are booming in APAC, with 90% of respondents using them in the past year.
80% of better performing companies more willing to collaborate with competitors
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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cx
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martech
A new study reveals a sharp divide in the digital strategies of better-performing companies (leaders) versus followers.
MBIE announces launch of new digital identity numbers for NZ businesses
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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data analytics
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planning
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bi
MBIE says Organisation Parts enable New Zealand organisations to digitise their businesses and compete in the changing digital economy.
Sitecore attracts major martech capital investment of US$1.2b
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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martech
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sitecore
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investment
According to Sitecore CEO Steve Tzikakis, the investment marks an ‘unprecedented’ milestone for the martech industry.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Veeam?
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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veeam
Veeam's senior global technologist speaks on the great shift to a digital economy and organizations' investments in digital platforms.
B2B buyers more likely to buy from vendors with digital purchasing channels - report
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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healthtech
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procurement
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oil and gas
B2B buyers are more likely to purchase from vendors that offer digital self-serve channels, quick responses, and transparent pricing, says PROS.
How impatience drives our digital behaviour
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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crm
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ddos
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cx
Research shows our digital impatience impacts consumer behaviour, with over half abandoning slow-loading sites and checkout times over 30 seconds.
Funding worries hold back Singapore SMEs from digitalisation
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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qbe
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digital economy
Many of Singapore’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seek government support in order to remove barriers to adopting digital business infrastructure.
Forrester Research names leading global digital experience agencies
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
Forrester Research's Q4 2019 Wave Report names Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, Publicis Sapient, and PwC as leaders in the global digital experience agency landscape.
IDC: What CEOs need to know about the digital economy
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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digital transformation
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digital age
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digital economy
In just a few short years, IDC predicts that half of all GDP worldwide will come from digitally enhanced products, services, and experiences.
Asia Pacific economies poised for public cloud boom, says Google Cloud
Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Public cloud will create more than 1.6 million jobs and contribute US$450 billion to global economies, according to a new Google Cloud report.
Google to launch new cloud region in Poland
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Google Cloud is launching a new cloud region in Poland, in addition to a partnership with Polish firm Domestic Cloud Provider (DCP).
Callaghan Innovation: 'Unicorns' create $34b for New Zealand
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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entrepreneur
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callaghan innovation
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digital economy
New Zealand's 'unicorns', including Rocket Lab and Xero, have driven more than NZD $34 billion in value, boosting the nation's innovation ecosystem.