F5 Networks tops third quarter earnings targets

The company reported​ non-GAAP net income of $134 million, or $2.18 per diluted share, on revenue of $586 million. F5 Networks on Monday delivered better-than-expected third quarter financial results. The company reported non-GAAP net income of $134 million, or $2.18 per diluted share, on revenue of $586 million. Wall Street was looking for earnings of $2.03 per … Continue reading F5 Networks tops third quarter earnings targets Continue Reading

Intel engineering chief out after 7nm product delays

Under Monday’s reorg, Dr. Ann Kelleher will lead technology development. Intel is revamping its technology leadership in a bid to turnaround its manufacturing unit after announcing delays in its 7nm processes. Last week, Intel said on its second quarter earnings report that its 7nm products would be delayed. Rival AMD is already on 7nm as is … Continue reading Intel engineering chief out after 7nm product delays Continue Reading

DoorDash signs agreement with transport union to protect deliverers during COVID-19

DoorDash drivers and riders will be given financial assistance if they’re tested positive to COVID-19 or are required to self-isolate. Food delivery platform DoorDash and Transport Workers’ Union have signed an agreement aimed at providing support to delivery workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Under the agreement, DoorDash will provide financial assistance to Australian delivery workers who … Continue reading DoorDash signs agreement with transport union to protect deliverers during COVID-19 Continue Reading

Westpac merges tech and operations to form new group operating office

Appointed Scott Collary as its chief operating officer. Westpac on Tuesday announced the standing up of a new group operating office that combines the functions of its existing group operations and group technology arms. Leading the division as its chief operating officer will be Scott Collary, who joins Westpac from Bank of Montreal in Canada … Continue reading Westpac merges tech and operations to form new group operating office Continue Reading

AWS and NZ’s Vector launch IoT-connected energy platform

The New Energy Platform aims to change how energy is managed, delivered, and consumed across Australia and New Zealand.   Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with New Zealand electricity and gas distribution company Vector to develop an Internet of Things (IoT) and analytics solution, targeted at the energy sector. Under the … Continue reading AWS and NZ’s Vector launch IoT-connected energy platform Continue Reading

Traditional businesses finally embrace digital, but still face limits

In this first piece from a two-part feature, we look at how businesses once resistance to digital are finally turning to such tools to address challenges brought about by the global pandemic, but the devil’s in the application and there are limits to how much they can gain from going online. Businesses once resistance to … Continue reading Traditional businesses finally embrace digital, but still face limits Continue Reading

Changing how consumers experience products, brands

In this followup piece from a two-part feature, we explore how the global pandemic has impacted the way products are showcased and brands engage consumers as well as opened up new doors for some online players. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need to change the way consumers interact with products and brands. Some businesses … Continue reading Changing how consumers experience products, brands Continue Reading

New Zealand establishes algorithm charter for government agencies

A standards guide on how to use algorithms across government. The New Zealand government has launched a set of standards designed to act as a guideline for government agencies on how to use algorithms. Dubbed as the “first in the world”, the Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand, according to Minister for Statistics James Shaw, will … Continue reading New Zealand establishes algorithm charter for government agencies Continue Reading

Chemo At Home delivering in-home treatments to Aussie patients who need it most

The company uses AvantCare, a cloud-based portal to manage its staff, patient care, and inventory nationwide. Undergoing chemotherapy is not only a difficult process for patients but also their family members. That’s what Julie Adams faced first-hand when her father was affected by emphysema and required to undergo continual treatments. It was this difficult time … Continue reading Chemo At Home delivering in-home treatments to Aussie patients who need it most Continue Reading

Commonwealth Bank backs Backr as the answer for small businesses during COVID-19

The yellow bank’s X15 Ventures has launched Backr, touted as an app that helps small business owners launch new ‘digitally-enabled businesses to support economic recovery’.   Image: Commonwealth Bank of Australia The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) launched X15 Ventures in February, dubbing the initiative as a “venture building entity”. But at its very first investment … Continue reading Commonwealth Bank backs Backr as the answer for small businesses during COVID-19 Continue Reading