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A-HKFTA: Bridging Innovation Between Australia and the Greater Bay Area
The Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (A-HKFTA) is more than just a trade agreement; it is a strategic gateway for technology companies in Australia and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to expand their influence.
Australia to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: Hong Kong as a springboard
The Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement simplifies market access for Australian artificial intelligence, fintech and biotech companies, ensuring zero tariffs and seamless data flows. Hong Kong’s strong intellectual property protection, financial infrastructure and proximity to Shenzhen’s tech ecosystem make it an ideal stepping stone for Australian businesses to scale up in the US$2 trillion economy of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Australia: Hong Kong as a Gateway
Hong Kong’s legal and business environment provides a familiar yet globally connected basis for GBA businesses to comply with Australian regulations. Australia's strengths in deep technology, clean energy and quantum computing provide valuable collaboration opportunities for innovators in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Listing Opporutnity on ASX
Another funding pillar for startups: listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) - from a strategic measurement perspective, it can provide faster and cheaper access to capital than other listing markets.

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EXL Code Harbor streamlines platform migration, data governance, and workflow assessment
With their outdated technology and high costs, legacy codebases hold enterprises back. But in many cases, the prospect of migrating to modern cloud native, open

The UK Government Is Ready To Embrace AI, But Without Trust It Risks Disaster
Internationally, The UK Is Prioritizing AI Security Over Safety Last week, together with the US, the UK refused to sign an international agreement on artificial

Six Sigma certification: The six-level path to Master Black Belt
Six Sigma certification overview Six Sigma follows a certification path using belts, starting with White Belt and going up to Master Black Belt. These certifications

Public Anticipates Changes With Trump but Is Split Over Whether They Will Be Good or Bad
55% of Republicans say GOP congressional leaders do not have an obligation to support Trump’s policies and programs if they disagree with him President Donald

What Are Biometric Payments & How Do They Work?
Key takeaways: Biometric payments make use of a customer’s unique physical attributes to authenticate a transaction. Touch ID on smartphones — using fingerprints to confirm

EuroStack: Europe’s path to digital independence?
Resources: critical materials, energy and skilled labor; Chips: processors, memory technologies and quantum communication systems; Networks: Digital and physical connections, including cell towers and fiber

CIOs in Dubai discuss the AI-Ready IT team of tomorrow
As organizations across the Middle East accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, a critical question arises: how do you build an IT team equipped to

2. How COVID-19 changed U.S. workplaces
Kim Parker contributed to this chapter. The COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the U.S. labor market. Businesses shuttered, millions of Americans lost their jobs, and

New Mac Malware Poses as Browser Updates
A new macOS malware called FrigidStealer is spreading through fake browser update alerts, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data, according to research from Proofpoint. This

Is Your Postsale CS Strategy Setting Customers Up To Succeed?
Every time you turn around, it looks like someone is taking a shot at customer success (CS). Whether at last year’s SaaStr or elsewhere, more

How Birmingham’s $48M Oracle ERP project turned into an epic failure
“This was an abdication of responsibility on a grand scale, with costs once again falling on Birmingham residents,” BBC reported quoting Robert Alden, leader of

Checking vs Savings Account: What’s the Difference?
When managing your money, you often hear about two accounts: checking and savings. Each serves a different purpose — checking accounts are great for everyday

Get Seven Iconic MS Office Programs For Just $35
Since MS Office is so ubiquitous throughout the business world, it’s almost impossible to get along without some version of it. The problem is that

Strategies for telecom executives: navigating the OPEX conundrum
As the market becomes increasingly competitive and technology evolves rapidly, telecommunications industry leaders must find ways to achieve more with less — managing operating expenses

Key Ways to Measure AI Project ROI
Businesses of all types and sizes are launching AI projects, fearing that failing to embrace the powerful new technology will place them at a competitive

To ensure AI success, map your value streams, says Neudesic
AI is no longer a luxury but a necessity. And while necessity is the mother of invention, Australian CIOs may struggle to get everyone in

Darktrace: 96% of Phishing Attacks in 2024 Exploited Trusted Domains
Threat actors are increasingly targeting trusted business platforms such as Dropbox, SharePoint, and QuickBooks in their phishing email campaigns and leveraging legitimate domains to bypass

Elon Musk just released an AI that’s smarter than ChatGPT — here’s why that matters
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