There is no doubt that technology has become an inseparable part of our lives. From smartphones to laptops, it has revolutionised the way we communicate, work, and live – more so than ever since Covid-19. And whilst technology has brought and continues to bring many benefits, it has also led to some negative consequences too.… Read more »
Google and Microsoft are on a mission to remove the drudgery from computing, by bringing next-generation AI tools as add-ons to existing services. On March 16, Microsoft announced an AI-powered system called Copilot will soon be introduced to its 365 suite apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. The news came about two days… Read more »
Hnry believes sole traders should have access to world-class tax accountancy services. They say there’s no other certainty in life than death and taxes, but for many sole traders, doing their taxes is a kind of death. Death by a thousand numbers, receipts, deadlines and obligations. It’s enough to kill the startup dream. Then along… Read more »
OnePassport knows that when people trust you with their personal information, data security matters more than anything. COVID resulted in many headaches, but one less talked about is the avalanche of administration brought down on small business. The paperwork and monitoring involved in ensuring the ever-changing compliance of your workforce can bury even the most… Read more »
What happens when a sports-mad CEO joins a small NGO disability charity? A tech upgrade for its remote support “coaches”, for a start. The charity sector isn’t exactly known for its cutting-edge tech, but Wallara isn’t your average charity. “We’ve invested a lot in our digital side,” says CEO Phil Hayes-Brown. “When I came here… Read more »
Nothing excites investors and markets more than an emerging technology predicted to transform the way we live and work. Cloud accounting, NFC payments, mobile phones and social networking have all been this transformational force. Others have been hailed as the next big thing, to then plateau abruptly, or even fade into obscurity. Amazon’s Kindle is… Read more »
With apologies to America’s founders, “Give me digital, or give me death!” could be a catch cry for small business owners faced a rapidly changing and disrupted economy as they struggle to decide where to invest their limited resources to remain competitive. It’s hard to know which way to go, but there are some fundamentals… Read more »
The classic saying “two heads are better than one” reflects the idea that collaboration is the key to success. In the software technology world, best-of-breed represents this approach, encouraging businesses to have several solutions working closely together to create a better experience for end-users and IT teams, rather than relying on a single-vendor solution.
Offering equity to your whole team can actually give you the boost you need and help foster strong team alignment when you start your company.
Working with the likes of John Holland, Transurban, Mirvac, and Boral, Versent has now grown to almost 300 staff in offices across Australia and in Singapore.
Vincent Quah’s eyes were opened to the potential of technology as a learning tool while he was teaching molecular genetics.
The Cup eXchange knows it has to be convenient and desirable enough to change consumer behaviour, and financially viable for cafes.
Melbourne education startup Maths Pathway, which has created an online learning system to help teachers better teach their students mathematics, has raised $2.1 million in a seed funding round led by Social Ventures Australia (SVA).
The Index examines Australia’s position in a global setting and will hopefully provide insights to policy makers and state and federal government to maximise the benefits of a digitally inclusive Australia.
Two months further on we still didn’t have any product to speak of – let alone demonstrate to potential customers. Alarm bells started ringing.
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