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Freelance computer security & writing skills surge in Q2 2024
Marketing Technologies

Freelance computer security & writing skills surge in Q2 2024

Demand for freelance computer security, writing, and business skills soared in Q2 2024, per Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Index, defying AI disruption fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board
Initial Public Offering

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Exclusive: How Remote is transforming workforce recruitment
Hybrid & Remote Work

Exclusive: How Remote is transforming workforce recruitment

TechDay spoke with Remote's CRO, Chris McNamara, to discuss the company's global impact and innovative workforce strategies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
'Remote Talent', a global marketplace connecting remote workers & employers
Human Capital Management

'Remote Talent', a global marketplace connecting remote workers & employers

'Remote Talent', a global marketplace aiming to link remote job seekers and employers, has been launched by HR platform Remote.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Programming, writing and research skills in hot demand
Artificial Intelligence

Programming, writing and research skills in hot demand

Programming, writing and research skills are dominating the freelance job market, according to the Fast 50 Q4 2022 Index.

By Shannon Williams • 9 min read • Fri, 6th Jan 2023
Freelance tech jobs boom, NFTs and crypto plunge following crash
Crypto

Freelance tech jobs boom, NFTs and crypto plunge following crash

Jobs in software development, statistical analysis and local jobs have seen significant growth in Q2 2022, according to Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Report.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022
UNIQLO operator chooses Adyen for multiple market payments
Marketing Technologies

UNIQLO operator chooses Adyen for multiple market payments

The operator of UNIQLO, Fast Retailing, has selected Adyen to power payments for its in-store and online checkout in multiple markets.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022
Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase
Buy Now Pay Later

Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase

Adyen has expanded its partnership with AfterPay allowing more of Adyen's merchants in more countries worldwide to use the BNPL provider.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
G2 ranks the best software from ANZ
Software-as-a-Service

G2 ranks the best software from ANZ

G2's new APAC office release showcases the best ANZ software firms, elevating Canva, Atlassian, and PushPay among 107 contenders in a booming market.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?
Marketing Technologies

Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?

Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
How interconnection increased global data flows by 45X
Hyperscale

How interconnection increased global data flows by 45X

Global data flows surge 45x in a decade, driving a digital economy boom and reshaping global GDP, McKinsey report reveals.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Freelancer.com hits landmark 10 million members
Marketing Technologies

Freelancer.com hits landmark 10 million members

Starting 2014 on a high after a promising finish to 2013, Freelancer.com has smashed through 10 million members.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014

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Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025
Artificial Intelligence

Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025

Young Australians prioritise job security, career growth, and hybrid working in 2025, with Google, Canva and Amazon leading as top employers, says Hatch survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Freelancer appoints NEXTDC CEO Craig Scroggie as director
Hyperscale

Freelancer appoints NEXTDC CEO Craig Scroggie as director

Freelancer has welcomed Craig Scroggie, NEXTDC CEO, as its new Non-Executive Director, starting 1 August 2024, aiming to leverage his ICT expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up
Opinion

Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up

Australian businesses face uncertainty over the validity of electronic signatures, as relief measures are set to expire.

By Sam Chandler • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
LinkedIn reveals Australia's most powerful CEO profiles
Unified Communications

LinkedIn reveals Australia's most powerful CEO profiles

LinkedIn announces its 2017 Power Profiles list for Australia, featuring the most viewed professionals in various categories.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
LinkedIn reveals its top Australian tech influencers
Social Networking

LinkedIn reveals its top Australian tech influencers

LinkedIn has revealed its top influencers in Australia, showcasing the strength of personal brands and how they can grow your business.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016