January was a peaceful time for most, with COVID-19 not spreading recklessly, you could comfortably sit in a restaurant, there were no toilet paper shortages, and Apple’s stock was sitting comfortably at $327.85 USD (January 29). However, by 23rd of March, we saw their share price drop harshly by 33% to $224.37. Now come June, we’re able to buy toilet paper, we’re easing out of isolation, Australia has become one […]
Access to data is crucial for the success of any modern business. It has a direct impact on a company’s operations. On the contrary, the unavailability of data can prevent the business from completing even the most basic tasks. Despite the importance of having data at hand, many companies still don’t invest in a disaster recovery plan. This is why we hear many stories of how, because of some minor mistakes, many businesses end up facing losses. While the company may be able to contain […]
Microsoft has been sued for trademark infringement and for passing off for the trademark ‘Azure’ by Azure Knowledge Corporation, or “Azure,” a leading IT Company who has worked with companies such as Bloomberg, Vodaphone, and Deutsche Bank. Azure Knowledge Corporation a leading market research solutions and global data collection provider, is headquartered in New Jersey USA, but the infringement is being filed in India. Azure Knowledge Corporation has stated that Microsoft deliberately used […]
For the majority of Australians, it’s the first time we’ve worked as part of a full-time distributed workforce—and many of us are still feeling our way around. A lot remains uncertain, but as the government works toward a COVID-19 exit strategy, it’s clear that we’re still a way off from ending this battle. To discover how small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) are coping, Capterra surveyed 500 Australians currently employed by […]
Growing a business has never been easy, regardless of the era, circumstances, or company type. So many things can go wrong along the way, and anything from financial trouble to hiring problems can lead a startup to failure in months or even weeks. Today, oddly enough, it’s both easier and harder than ever before — harder in the sense that the competition is fierce and unrelenting, but easier due to […]
For the past decade, I’ve run paid search campaigns, specifically Google ads, for employers and also some of my clients. Sometimes I’ve been hands-on with a campaign and managed these myself from keyword research, ad creation to optimisation. On other occasions, I’ve had budget available to outsource the execution to an agency.
It’s a hot topic right now: how businesses can hire for and ensure diversity and gender equality in their workplace. And unlike a lot of hot topics, this one is here to stay.
The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, attended a congressional session on last Wednesday. His next ‘big idea’ of the globally renowned social network to foray in cryptocurrency was met with tremendous disdain. Libra is an about-to-be-launched cryptocurrency, which is securely backed by international assets. Its calling card is the ability to spend it anywhere all over the world. This also poses a ‘big if’ for the central banks and governments […]
With most of our information and data now stored online, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to hackers. Of course, there are plenty of things you can do to minimize these risks. So let’s take a look at ten ways you can protect your business.
Microsoft has announced today that it will acquire LinkedIn for US$26.2 billion – or US$196 per share – in an all-cash deal. The move will allow Microsoft to leverage LinkedIn’s 433 million users to build out new services for enterprise, and drive engagement to its other enterprise cloud services like Office 365 and Dynamics CRM. According to Microsoft, LinkedIn will retain its independence and branding. LinkedIn’s CEO Jeff Weiner will […]
Hackagong, one of Australia’s largest hackathon events, is back for 2015 and is offering $5,000 cash plus business mentoring and more as the first prize. Hackagong is an annual, weekend-long hackathon competition held in Wollongong where teams of designers, developers, creators and business-minded people get together and build something from start to finish in 30 hours. First started in 2012, Hackagong is in it’s fourth year running. Attracting over 150 […]
Victoria will need 40,000 extra IT employees over the next six years in order to meet demand in 2020, according to new data from the Australian Computer Society and Deloitte Access Economics released today. The data comes after the release of a recent report commissioned by ACS titled Australia’s Digital Pulse, which found that an extra 100,000 workers will be needed over the next six years to meet demand from companies. […]
Hackagong, one of Australia’s largest ‘hackathon’ events is back on for 2014 and is offering over $100,000 worth of prizes and giveaways for it’s competitors. Hackagong is an annual, weekend-long hackathon competition held in Wollongong where teams of designers, developers, creators and business-minded people get together and build something from start to finish in 30 hours. Hackagong first started in 2012 by founder Nathan Waters and since then, Hackagong has […]
If you have invested in Bitcoin, then your week is about to get a little bit worse. One of the world’s largest Bitcoin currency exchanges, Mt. Gox, appears to be dead after its website began showing a blank page. Meanwhile, a leaked document claims that at least US$375 million worth of Bitcoins may have been stolen. The document published by TwoBitIdiot, titled “Crisis Strategy Draft” has suggested that Mt. Gox “can go […]
Have you heard of a service called OneClass? If you are a student at an Australian university with groups on Facebook, then you will soon. OneClass is a Toronto-based startup that promises to help students get better grades, by having said students share with each other study notes from lectures and textbooks. According to TechCrunch, it capitalises on a trend in education where students are sharing notes with each other […]