Microsoft expands access to cybersecurity skilling

Aims to skill and certify 100,000 women in Asia Microsoft is initiating new partnerships under its Ready4Cybersecurity program in Asia to improve access to cybersecurity skills and careers for the historically and systemically underrepresented with a focus on young women.  Into its second year, Ready4Cybersecurity is committing to skill and certify 100,000…

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China’s ICT spending for developing and operating

Digital businesses will total over $US2 trillion over the next four years IDC shared, during its IDC Directions event in Shenzhen, that China’s ICT spending for developing and operating digital businesses will total over US$2 trillion over the next four years. IDC shared expert insights, intelligence, and guidance to hundreds…

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How AI is helping WA protects its sea floor

Benthic habitats provide primary life support to a lot of sea life organisms Beneath the shimmering surface of Western Australia’s aquatic ecosystems lies a world teeming with life and activity – benthic habitats. These submerged communities of seagrass, macroalgae and other organisms are not only vital to the survival of…

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Worldwide semiconductor revenue to decline

As economic headwinds persist, weak end-market electronics demand is spreading Global semiconductor revenue is projected to decline 11.2 per cent in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. In 2022, the market totalled $US599.6 billion, which was marginal growth of 0.2 per cent from 2021. The short-term outlook…

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Succeeding in a competitive and dynamic B2B marketplace

Safety, trust, and customer experience are crucial for success Merkle, dentsu’s leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company, launched its global B2B Superpowers Index; the guide for brands endeavouring to deliver exceptional B2B experiences and increase their customer base. The report was developed by Merkle B2B, which provides an integrated…

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Console Connect and Macquarie Data Centres collaborate

The new data centre location is Console Connect’s fourth Point of Presence in Sydney We are excited to announce that the Console Connect Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform is now available at the Macquarie Data Centres campus in Macquarie Park, Sydney. The new data centre location is Console Connect’s fourth Point of Presence (PoP)…

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HKBN launches money-back fibre broadband dual guarantee

Demand for high-speed broadband services continues to surge in the post-pandemic era Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (“HKBN”) has launched the world’s first Money-Back Fibre Broadband Dual Guarantee, along with an upgraded 2000M fibre broadband service, pledging to offer smooth and speedy broadband experiences with industry-leading service quality and network performance. Demand for high-speed…

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$US50M Anthemis’ female innovators lab fund

The largest early-stage Fintech fund dedicated to women Anthemis, a specialist asset manager that creates value from driving financial systems change, today announced additional investments from institutions including Visa and BMO for its Female Innovators Lab (FIL) Fund. Anchored by Barclays, with investment from Aviva, the fund now totals $US50 million, making it the largest early-stage fintech…

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