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5 Things you should know about Aussie Tech
We have a government oddly making smart decisions, a cringe-worthy startup interview and the US has now made it easier for Australians to go work in Silicon Valley. This is what you need to know in Australian tech today. 1. The NSW government wants to get behind a ‘collaborative economy’. After legalising Uber and other ride-sharing…
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Executive in Focus – Richard Branson
It is unlikely that you have not heard the name Richard Branson before. Branson has been one of the most influential and well known entrepreneurs of the last 50 years. Starting very young, Branson set up a mail order record business at age 17 called “Student”. Branson found success by selling records at considerably less…
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Best Tech of CES 2016
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Clive Palmer’s Nickel Operation Enters Voluntary Administration
Company Directors for Clive Palmer’s Nickel Operation have announced this morning that the company has entered Voluntary Administration. FTI Consulting will be handling the affairs of the company as voluntary administration as of this morning after sacking 237 workers on Friday. The Layoffs came after the Queensland Government refused to loan the company a $35…
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Red Teams – How to plan for what you haven’t thought of
Leadership can be a terrifying thing sometimes. A good leader must provide direction and clarity in instructions on how to get to the end goal. This can be extremely difficult when you are plagued by the unknown. Often times the best made plans can come apart due to unforeseen circumstances. The question of “What if there…
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GoPro Stock Tanks – Massive Layoffs
US Camera Company Giant GoPro revealed earnings for the final quarter of 2015 which were not good to say the least. The Company which went public in 2014, predicted 4th Quarter earnings of $435 Million USD and a total of $1.6Billion USD for the year. Reported earnings significantly missed this target with $200Million for the…
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What’s New in iOS 9.3
Apple is releasing iOS 9.3 in the very near future. With Development Beta Testers already downloading it and using it. Here are the top features so far: The Notes App now has the ability to lock personal information with Touch ID or passcode Night Shift – Darkens and Warms the screen for viewing at night…
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Apple Watch owns 50% Market Share
New figures from Juniper Research Group have shown that the Apple watch not only is leading the wearables market, but completely dominating the space. Juniper Research have revealed that the tech giant has seized over 50% market share since launching the Apple Watch in April of 2015. The research also shows that the market domination is coupled by…
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