Retail technology is evolving fast – but integration remains the real battleground
In retail, technology has never moved more quickly. But for many IT leaders, speed isn’t the problem – it’s direction. From composable commerce platforms to…
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“Don’t think for a second that you can outsource your risk,” warns Brennan’s cyber chief
With recent changes to Australian cybersecurity regulations, iTnews’ sister publication techpartner.news invited cybersecurity providers to nominate spokespeople to share their perspectives on what organisations should…
Jobs at risk as ‘significant’ restructure hits ANZ tech teams
Hundreds of roles are under threat at ANZ Banking Group as the company initiates a major restructure of its technology division. The Finance Sector Union…
Australia Post brings Starlink to 270 post offices
Australia Post has worked with Telstra to deploy Starlink enterprise internet at 270 of its most far-flung post offices. Image credit: Australia Post The postal…
Flight Centre Corporate now has a single observability strategy and tool
Flight Centre’s Corporate travel division has elevated observability from a technical tool to a strategic platform that supports its productivity and customer experience ambitions. Flight…
Travel eSIMs secretly route traffic over Chinese and undisclosed networks: study
A security study has unearthed security concerns for travel electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs), showing that many providers route user data through foreign telecommunications networks…
TPG Telecom reveals iiNet order management system breached
TPG Telecom has revealed that iiNet’s order management system was breached by an unknown attacker who abused legitimate credentials to gain access. The telco said…
Google faces $55m fine over Telstra, Optus search deals
Google is facing Federal Court proceedings and a $55 million fine over historical agreements struck with Telstra and Optus to put Google Search on Android…
IAG uses GenAI to decide whether to send tradies for ‘make safe’ repairs
Insurer IAG is using generative artificial intelligence to assess whether a property requires urgent repairs following a hazard or incident. Willem Paling, second right, at…
Strandbags looks for ‘nice clean base’ in backend overhaul
Strandbags is undertaking a backend technology overhaul, replacing legacy custom-built platforms with modern software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. Recently appointed group chief technology officer John Khoury is…
DFAT renews Datacom contact centre deal for $176m
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has handed Datacom $176 million to continue managing its contact centre services for another five years. The…
Monash Uni selects technology suppliers for supercomputer
Monash University is enlisting Nvidia, Dell and CDC Data Centres to build its MAVERIC artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer announced back in June. Nvidia GB200 NVL72…