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David Jones Unites Physical, Online Stores Under One Exec

Jake Nelson February 3, 2021 No Comments

Struggling luxury department store David Jones is putting a single executive in charge of both its physical and online stores, in the hopes of delivering a better omnichannel experience to…

Solar Panels Blamed For 500pc Increase In Rooftop Fires

Computer Daily News February 3, 2021 No Comments

SYDNEY: Solar panels designed to keep firefighters safe from electric shock may actually be putting them at risk, according to a new report. It suggests the panels may be responsible…

Okta Report Highlights Apps Driving The Digital Economy

Computer Daily News February 3, 2021 No Comments

SYDNEY: Enterprise identity company Okta has announced findings of its latest survey highlighting how technology has played a critical role in 2020 as businesses in all industries across the globe…

Chip Sales Rise Due To Pandemic-Fuelled Rush

Computer Daily News February 2, 2021 No Comments

SAN FRANCISCO: Global semiconductor sales rose 6.5 percent overall in 2020 due to a recovery during the last three months of the year. Pandemic stay-home orders rolled out around the…

Harvey Norman Gives Away $1m In Free Zoo Excursions

Jake Nelson February 1, 2021 No Comments

Harvey Norman is funding free visits to Sydney Zoo for every Year 2 public school student in NSW in a partnership worth more than $1 million. The free self-guided excursion…

NAB Snaps Up 86 400 For $220m

Computer Daily News February 1, 2021 No Comments

SYDNEY: National Australia Bank (NAB) has agreed to buy out mobile digital bank 86 400 for approximately AU$220 million, and roll it into its own digital-only bank, UBank. NAB already…

Aust Trading Apps, Super Funds Hit In GameStop Fustercluck

Computer Daily News February 1, 2021 No Comments

SYDNEY/NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO: The GameStop Fustercluck is essentially a finance story, but it is the technology fuelling what has been called a revolt against Wall Street that makes it interesting…

Household Appliance Prices Soar In Oz After Pandemic Stock Shortage

April Glover January 29, 2021 No Comments

The price of household appliances in Australia climbed significantly in the last six months due to pandemic stock issues, a new report claims. According to the ABC and Citi data,…

Oz Retail Surged Over Christmas Despite COVID

Jake Nelson January 28, 2021 No Comments

Australian retail sales defied the pandemic over Christmas, increasing almost 10 per cent year-on-year over the previous December. While turnover fell 4.2 per cent from November to December in statistics…

Worldwide IT Spending To Grow 6.2pc In 2021

Computer Daily News January 28, 2021 No Comments

SYDNEY/SAN FRANCISCO: IT spending in Australia is forecast to grow four percent to reach almost A$98 billion in 2021, after a 1 percent decline last year according to a Gartner…