Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages
Telco companies will be forced to inform customers about major network outages under new rules directed by the communications watchdog.The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able to …
Work, Wander, and Well-being: Mastering the Art of the Working Holiday
Taking your business on the road for a working holiday presents an enticing blend of work and leisure, allowing you to explore new destinations while keeping your operations running smoothly.This conc …
Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant
Energy costs could be slashed by plugging in two million smart meters linked to more than 140,000 household devices to create a virtual power plant bigger than a solar farm.The Australian Renewable En …
How smart speakers ‘could detect domestic violence’
Enlisting thousands of smart speakers in Australian homes to detect intimate partner violence could be an “unprecedented opportunity” to help victims, a study has noted.But Monash University researche …
AI use not the ‘Wild West’, company executives warned
More than two-thirds of Australian organisations have embraced artificial intelligence but many executives are largely ignorant of existing laws governing their use, according to a new report.Artifici …
What you can do to protect yourself as scams evolve
In 2022, Australians fell victim to investment and cryptocurrency-related scams, losing $242.5 million (US$166 million). In the United Kingdom (UK), a total of over £2.3 billion was lost in 2021 becau …
What insurances does a growing business need? VIDEO
One of the drawbacks to owning a growing business is having more at stake. An expanding business is likely to be having dealings with an ever-increasing number of individuals, getting involved in a wi …
Looking Onwards to 2023It’s been another big year for Australia and the world with the ongoing pandemic, cost of living crisis, war in Ukraine, and supply chain crunch all adding to a general sense of …
