IAG invests in Airtasker, First GDPR lawsuits and Capgemini's new Australian Chief
Capgemini has its fourth Australian chief since 2013
It’s not quite a revolving door but it is not far from it. Capgemini has appointed Olaf Pietschner as Head of Capgemini in Australia and New Zealand, effectively its fourth local leader since 2013, when Deepak Nangia took over the role from Paul Thorley. Nangia was replaced by Nicolas Aidoud in 2016 who now makes way for Pietschner, formerly Chief Operating Officer for the region.
Australian Ecommerce Sales Surpassed $21 billion in 2017: AusPost
Australians spent $21.3 billion online last year, up 18.7 per cent versus 2016, according to Australia Post.
IAG invests several million dollars into Airtasker
IAG, via its $75 venture million fund Firemark Ventures, will invest in Airtasker. The company says the move is part of its strategy to invest with partners who might potentially to disrupt the insurance sector.
Australian Finance Sector Setting Poor Example for Accessibility: Report
Digital accessibility is gaining increasing traction as an issue in Australia. But while advocates argue inclusive design should be standard practice, new research suggests many organisations are still lagging. Even a sector like finance, often considered a leader in accessibility, is struggling.
Privacy advocates launch first legal action against Google and Facebook under GDPR
Privacy activists have wasted no time testing Europe’s new data rules, filing lawsuits against the Google and Facebook on Day One of GDPR enforcement.
RMIT launches Digital Transformation short course
RMIT Online is launching an online course titled Digital Transformation to help executives and professionals future-proof their careers in the digital era.
Consumers Concerned with the Amount of Personal Information Companies Can Access
Three-quarters (75 per cent) of European consumers are concerned about the extent of personal information companies might have access to, and less than half (42 per cent) trust that companies will use their personal information correctly.