Tech & Innovation
News, opinions and advice on technology development and the state of innovation.
FlexCareers raises $1.8 million to accelerate its HR technology platform roll-out
FlexCareers, Australia and New Zealand’s leading platform for flexible jobs, return to work and future of work services has completed an oversubscribed convertible bond issue, raising $1.8 million to accelerate the roll out of its end-to-end HR technology platform.
Neobank Volt closes $70m oversubscribed Series C; hits $100m total funding and sets sights...
Australia's first neobank, Volt Bank Limited (Volt) has closed a $70m Series C equity funding round, which was oversubscribed by $10m beyond the original target of $60m.
Oracle’s Larry Ellison rains on the ‘cloud’
As founder of Oracle, one of the pre-internet powerhouse technology companies, you might expect Larry Ellison to be cynical of all this talk about cloud computing. He is.
DentalTech startup Pearlii launches to deliver free dental screening and education
Founded in Melbourne, Pearlii provides people with access to free, fast, and safe at home dental check-ups, no matter their income or personal situation.
COVID-19 challenges in Australia put focus on cost reduction and utilisation of fleet
LBM Fleet Solutions customers have seen a reduction of up to 88% in safety incidents across their fleets by implementing their Driver Safety program, which includes a proprietary Safety Scoring system.
Australian businesses to lead by example in this new era for retail shopping.
The ripples from the pandemic will be felt for months and years to come, but a recovering economy, a reduced unemployment rate and growing consumer confidence are providing a very welcome glimpse of a new era of post-pandemic retail.
This software is taking the accounting market by storm – is this the next...
A simple financial solution that allows users to manage their finances, including loans, repayments, budgeting and valuations, myprosperity.com.au is engineered with live feeds from the ASX, Redbook, Yodlee and RP Data, all via a secure online portal.
Vodafone auctions the very first sms text ever sent to benefit the UN Refugee...
Vodafone has auctioned the world's first SMS.
It was transmitted through the Vodafone network on December 3, 1992...
2015 is the year of the DAM. And you’d better know what DAM means
In the business world, 2014 was the year of buzzwords like ‘Content Marketing,’ ‘engagement’ and ‘mobile friendly’.
This year, Digital Asset Management (DAM) Platforms...
Brisbane’s newest home for innovation has opened its doors to up to 200 start-ups
More than 200 start-ups will be based at The Capital, with many more businesses to be supported through events and industry programs that will run out of the facility.
Welcome to the Jungle! Meet Australia’s Coolest Companies 2016
Thankyou walked away with the title of Anthill’s “Coolest Company 2016” at the 11th annual Cool Company Awards on Thursday night.
There is nothing cooler than...
Australia’s ranking as a ‘networked’ nation is on the slide, according to World Economic...
According to the World Economic Forum, Australia is slipping as a 'networked' nation. The organisation's annual survey of 133 nations for its Global Information Technology Report (2009–2010) ranked Australia as the world's 16th most 'networked', falling from its 14th place held over the past two years.
Barayamal accelerator is looking for 5 innovative Indigenous startups to give a funding total...
Five innovative Indigenous startups will be selected for the Barayamal Accelerator and receive a funding total of $50,000 in grants with all startups also receiving support through free coworking space, mentoring and training from industry experts at the Victorian Innovation Hub, Goods Shed North.
You’re not too small for hackers to notice: Here are 3 ways SMBs can...
With 48 million cyber security incidents in 2014 alone, one really dangerous thing for SMB owners to think is, “We’re not big enough for cyber attackers.”
Between Asia and Australia, which fintech market should you invest in today?
Right now, trade between Asia and Australia is reaching into new markets with exporters in Australia spotting and grabbing new opportunities every...
DC Power Co raises $1.6m in round two of its fight against the big...
DC Power Co plans to unlock the collective power of Australia’s two million solar households to create a large-scale competitor to the big energy companies’ coal fired power plants.
Australian SEO startup Longtail UX expands into Japan by partnering with Sophola
SOPHOLA’s exclusive partnership with Longtail UX enables the Sydney startup to operate its service in Japan. As part of this agreement, SOPHOLA will work with Longtail UX to help it understand the production processes in the region.
Meet the innovative social enterprise that is curating office spaces like art galleries
Award-winning social enterprise, ColourSpace, is bringing art-as-a-service to Sydney, on a mission to turn cities into galleries supporting local artists.
Melbourne-based AEV Robotics has raised $2.5 million to drive the future of autonomous transport
Investible, one of Australia’s most active VCs at seed stage, has participated in a $2.5 million funding round for AEV Robotics, a Melbourne-based technology company that is poised to dramatically improve the affordability and scalability of low-speed autonomous vehicles and autonomous fleet services.
Transitioning to a hybrid workforce – Expert insight from a technology chief at Poly
Ultimately hybrid working is a change that offers both employees and employers flexibility and choice, where collaboration and communication drive productivity, and where businesses thrive through motivated and engaged teams.
