November 2023
- Opinion
- Fast 100
Three pieces of advice for growth companies
Against a tough economic backdrop, high-growth companies may get limited help from external sources of capital.
- Mark Summerhayes
June 2023
How AI will change the labour market
Digitisation, automation and AI are having a profound impact on labour markets, with low-skilled jobs or those involving repetitive tasks at greater risk of being replaced by AI.
- Nicki Bourlioufas
October 2020
- Sponsored
- Schneider Electric
Cyber strategy is about enabling trust and building stronger defences
Critical infrastructure such as networked computer systems running the nation could in danger of cyber security attacks because of weak defences.
Sponsored
by Schneider Electric
- Sponsored
- Schneider Electric
BHP's carbon footprint commitment is a major signal to miners
Major companies, such as BHP, are leading the way towards a zero-carbon emissions strategy, and this will fuel technologically enabled solutions for energy use.
Sponsored
by Schneider Electric
September 2020
- Opinion
- Growth Nation
Industry insight: why smart tech adopters will dominate the future
Accenture conducted a global survey, which found the top 10 per cent of companies leading in technology were performing twice as well as the bottom 25 per cent.
- Scott Hahn
December 2019
Humans take first place in world of big data and surveillance
Despite ethical issues around the use of big data and surveillance, we have to work hard and avoid them by putting humans first.
- Mark Eggleton
Look for a problem and make a lasting impact
Sustainable and lasting technological solutions evolve as a result of meeting demands in the market.
- Mark Eggleton
September 2018
- Exclusive
- Special Reports
Next Capital snaps up iseek Communications in data centre play
Next Capital has bet on iseek Communications in a deal valuing the data storage and cloud provider at $60 million including debt.
- Updated
- Carrie LaFrenz
August 2016
Cisco to slash workforce by 20 per cent
The new emphasis on software is requiring staff with a different set of skills, CRN reported.
- Updated
- Jillian Ward
May 2016
Four impressive Millennials reveal what drives them
They're young, tech-savvy and impressive. Four Gen Y entrepreneurs reveal their secrets to success.
- Updated
- Anne Hyland
WeWork to bring its global community to Martin Place and Pyrmont, Sydney
WeWork, the fast-growing leader in co-working office space, will open in Sydney later this year, first on Martin Place and then in Pyrmont.
- Updated
- Robert Harley
March 2016
Sheep and cattle could be enclosed by virtual fences
Having the power to move and monitor animals from a smartphone might soon be a reality for farmers.
- Updated
- Emily Parkinson
Bill Ferris says digital helps companies go global quickly
A key part of the National Innovation Agenda implementation, led by Bill Ferris, is to remove barriers so entrepreneurs can break out of the 'small market economy' mindset, writes Tamara Plakalo.
- Updated
- Tamara Plakalo
Google, Facebook and Amazon outpace older companies in race to get onto S&P 500
The speed at which new companies, particularly technology driven businesses like Google and Facebook achieve global scale has accelerated dramatically over the last two decades.
- Updated
- Andrew Birmingham
July 2015
Australian venture capital fund Sapien Ventures to channel China's millions
A new Australian venture capital fund has been created to capture the estimated $400 million of Chinese visa money that has been designated to back technology start-ups.
- Updated
- Jonathan Shapiro
How to find a job in 2015
Social media, blogs and job sites are disrupting the recruitment sector and making searching for new work a full-time job. But don't neglect the old ways – they can still pay off.
- Updated
- Ben Potter
October 2014
Is giant Google too big to tackle and too mighty to ignore?
It’s the leviathan in the room. Say you make widgets – no matter how carefully you build your business or lovingly build your lists and nurture your customers – there is a danger that Google will ride into town.
- Updated
- James Sherbon
How much of yourself will you sell for personalised service?
Australians are relatively free and easy when it comes to giving information about themselves – especially when it comes to making their lives simpler.
- Updated
- Mark Eggleton
Just how digitally ready is Australia?
At the recent Growth as an Enabler of Technology roundtable jointly held by The Australian Financial Review and KPMG, the big question was if Australian business is digitally ready. Its conclusion: we’re getting there.
- Updated
- Jonathan James
CIOs to widen their armoury
It’s a burning issue in 21st century Australian business – the evolving role of the CIO and who they should report to.
- Updated
- James Sherbon