Generation Z stories
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Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs
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financial systems
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.
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Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments
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financial systems
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bnpl
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ar, vr & metaverse
Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.
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Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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instagram
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us
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youtube
Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.
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Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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edutech
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digital entertainment
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video
Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
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Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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it training
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ai
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slack
Slack's latest Workforce Index reveals that 95% of Australian employees distrust AI, and 71% report monthly burnout. Despite this, AI usage is up 6% since January.
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New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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millennials
UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.
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Gen Z less enthusiastic about AI in Aussie workplaces, says Seismic study
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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ai
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workplace
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sales
Despite being reputed as tech embracers, Gen Z exhibits less optimism for AI's workplace potential, suggests an Australian survey by Seismic.
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IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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shares
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market
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deloitte
Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.
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Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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martech
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biometrics
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commerce systems
The pandemic-associated rejection of cash is seen as accelerating the switch to a cashless economy, despite some resistance and concern over security.
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UK sees 10% rise in female university computing applications
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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edutech
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ai
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gender equality
UK sees a 10% hike in university computing applications from women, signalling the third consecutive year of growth.
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Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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aras
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flexible work
Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.
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Aussies struggle to identify AI in love scams, McAfee study shows
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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casb
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ai
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valentine's day
New research unveils that while 41% of men use AI for online dating, there's growing concern over authenticity, with 40% of Australians encountering fake profiles and 25% chatted with a potential partner who turned out to be a fraudster.
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Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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inflation
Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.
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UK's trust in emerging tech lagging – BSV Blockchain study
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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iot
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blockchain
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ai
BSV Blockchain study highlights significant gap in UK's trust and understanding of emerging technologies including blockchain and AI.
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More Australians turning to mobile banking, Westpac leading the way
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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fintechs
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forrester research
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westpac
More Aussies use mobile banking with Westpac's app hailed as top-notch in Forrester's review, a first time feat.
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AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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christmas
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inflation
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social media
Australian consumer spending is set to decrease this festive season due to cost-of-living pressures, says Sitecore report.
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Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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malware
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phishing
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physical security
Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.
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Tech industry's skills gap & bias towards top universities limiting diversity
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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edutech
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it training
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higher education
A 'Diversity in Tech' report indicates a skills gap and bias towards top universities limits tech industry diversity.
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Why we should listen to Gen-Z's cybersecurity literacy need
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
There’s no advancement in IT without cybersecurity at the front, and these young adults have a skill gap in the area.
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Generation Z holds more power in firms' tech purchasing decisions
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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apm
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low-code
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software development
Generation Z (Gen Z) is the newest generation in the global workforce, and already it is having an impact on how businesses harness technology.