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Powering up

Powering up

16 March 2023

Solving the problems of our transportation system and accelerating decarbonisation may sound like Herculean labors to most of us, but for energy titan Trevor St Baker AO they are the things of the daily to-do list. We sat down with the Brisbane-based businessman to reflect on his 60 years in the power industry and get the inside scoop on ushering in a world of flying cars.

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COP26 week two: It’s a wrap

COP26 week two: It’s a wrap

15 November 2021

After the fanfare of the opening statements and commitments, the second week at Glasgow meant bridging divides to reach a consensus deal in extra time as the Paris 2015 ambitions start to take flight.

COP26 week two: It’s a wrap
Technology Fast 50 2020

Technology Fast 50 2020

1 September 2020

Calling today’s tech leaders and future disruptors. Nominations are now open for the Deloitte Technology Fast 50.

Technology Fast 50 2020
The changing face of banking technology

The changing face of banking technology

13 January 2020

In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, corporate finance teams have a range of options to improve efficiency, productivity and security with bank communication.

The changing face of banking technology
Why venture capital is more important than ever for investors

Why venture capital is more important than ever for investors

12 December 2019

Venture capital is too important for investors to ignore as it occupies an increasingly large part of the global economy and provides opportunities not available elsewhere, experts told the 2019 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.

Why venture capital is more important than ever for investors
Eyes in the skies

Eyes in the skies

16 August 2019

More than mere high-tech toys, drones are being put to work by businesses around the world in a multitude of ways.

Eyes in the skies
New Year, new opportunities

New Year, new opportunities

3 December 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, we’d like to share some of the achievements of our Corporate and Institutional clients over the past year.

New Year, new opportunities
Is eHealth the key to a healthier practice?

Is eHealth the key to a healthier practice?

19 June 2018

An ‘e’ prefix tends to indicate a technological leap forward, and that’s certainly the case for ‘eHealth’. It’s helping patients manage their own health and changing their relationship with healthcare providers. So, where does that leave your bottom line? NAB’s Cameron Fuller examines the impact of technology and contemplates potentially profitable new business models.

Is eHealth the key to a healthier practice?
Face it: the future is here

Face it: the future is here

10 May 2018

Biometric authentication is being rolled out across various industries – and the possibilities feel endless.

Face it: the future is here
Alipay has landed

Alipay has landed

7 May 2018

With 1.2 million visitors injecting $10 billion into the Australian economy each year, and almost one third of our international students now coming from China, Chinese custom is big business. Alibaba Australia’s MD explains Alipay.

Alipay has landed
Five ways to grow locally

Five ways to grow locally

3 May 2018

Heading overseas isn’t the only way to grow your business. Here are five ways to consider pumping up your revenue on home ground.

Five ways to grow locally
Chatbots: plugging the gaps in healthcare and banking

Chatbots: plugging the gaps in healthcare and banking

21 February 2018

Chatbots are ready to answer questions 24 hours a day – a big plus when you’re talking health or finances. Dana Bradford, senior research scientist at CSIRO, and NAB’s head of innovation Jonathan Davey discuss how conversations with machines could make life easier.

Chatbots: plugging the gaps in healthcare and banking
Moses & Son: Determined to recharge Australia’s wool industry

Moses & Son: Determined to recharge Australia’s wool industry

21 February 2018

The grandeur of Australia’s wool industry is visible in the huge old wool stores standing tall all over our cities. Moses & Son’s Martin Moses wants Australian wool to rise again – and says the next generation of sheep farmers has the power to take on the world.

Moses & Son: Determined to recharge Australia’s wool industry
The race is on: why Australia can lead in health innovation

The race is on: why Australia can lead in health innovation

25 January 2018

The race is on to cut costs and save lives. As a nation, we have an impressive history of healthcare innovation – but what of the future? And what’s our place in the race to find new, cost-effective ways to diagnose, treat and prevent illness?

The race is on: why Australia can lead in health innovation
The day after tomorrow’s economy

The day after tomorrow’s economy

25 August 2017

NAB’s Mark Todd and a panel considered the future of fintech and the implications for investment at the KangaNews-NAB Fixed Income Beyond the Institutional Sector Summit.

The day after tomorrow’s economy
How to boost your chances of succeeding in China

How to boost your chances of succeeding in China

26 June 2017

A new partnership between Monash University’s Food Innovation Centre and China’s largest food processing organisation, COFCO, is aimed at helping Australians better understand the Chinese retail environment.

How to boost your chances of succeeding in China
SproutX boosts agtech innovation with start-up support

SproutX boosts agtech innovation with start-up support

19 May 2017

Australia has the talent and the willing investors, so what’s holding our agtech sector back? SproutX General Manager Sam Trethewey discusses a new accelerator program and national co-working space network that could put us on a par with the world’s great innovators.

SproutX boosts agtech innovation with start-up support
Eye in the sky

Eye in the sky

10 February 2017

How can satellites help to combat rising global pesticide usage?

Eye in the sky
Rich Gilmore is breaking new ground in natural value

Rich Gilmore is breaking new ground in natural value

10 February 2017

Rich Gilmore left school hoping to become a wealthy stockbroker, before a trip to an African mangrove forest opened his eyes to saving the environment. “It was a life changing experience for me to see scientists and volunteers out in the field solving other people’s problems…”

Rich Gilmore is breaking new ground in natural value
Striking a balance

Striking a balance

10 February 2017

How farmers, environmentalists and investors are working together to save the Murray-Darling Basin.

Striking a balance
Super dirt

Super dirt

10 February 2017

Why is sustainable soil management so vital to our survival?

Super dirt
Big data takes the guesswork out of farming

Big data takes the guesswork out of farming

10 January 2017

Big data could help level the playing field for small- to medium-sized farmers. The Australian Farm Institute’s Mick Keogh and Precision Agriculture’s Andrew Whitlock discuss the opportunities and how to make the most of them.

Big data takes the guesswork out of farming
Sweet taste of export success

Sweet taste of export success

13 December 2016

Cultivating fruit that’s sweet in taste, colour and consistency has positioned 2PH as a citrus market leader that can set its export price.

Sweet taste of export success
Five simple cyber security tips for farmers

Five simple cyber security tips for farmers

6 October 2016

Technology has been a boon for farmers but it can also make them vulnerable to a cyber attack. NAB’s Chief Information Security Officer Andrew Dell and Beyond Technology’s Greg Spencer reveal the best strategies for cyber security.

Five simple cyber security tips for farmers
Healthy benefits from new domain names

Healthy benefits from new domain names

22 July 2016

A host of new domain name extensions are providing health practitioners with new branding and search marketing opportunities, as well as creating a level of trust and credibility for the overall sector.

Healthy benefits from new domain names
Physio industry builds social media muscle

Physio industry builds social media muscle

22 December 2015

The peak representative body for Australia’s physiotherapists is using social media as a valuable tool to engage and benefit its members, but also to boost awareness of the profession and its role in the community.

Physio industry builds social media muscle
Protecting your business from denial of service

Protecting your business from denial of service

24 September 2015

A denial of service (or DoS) attack is designed to disrupt a website in order to prevent legitimate users from accessing it. The attackers ‘flood’ the website with many connection requests, far too many for the website to handle, and as a result the website is knocked offline.

Protecting your business from denial of service
Pioneers in the piggery

Pioneers in the piggery

28 July 2015

The Brosnans used innovative technology to create a 1,300-sow piggery that’s efficient, humane and powered by electricity generated from pig manure and other waste products. We look at how they’re leading the way with their sustainable, whole-of-farm approach.

Pioneers in the piggery
Navigating the age of cyberattacks

Navigating the age of cyberattacks

10 July 2015

SMEs need to be especially vigilant in taking steps to protect themselves from cyberattacks, particularly considering a Symantec report finding that in 2014, 60 percent of all targeted cyber attacks globally focused on SMEs.

Navigating the age of cyberattacks
Continuous improvement is key to business success

Continuous improvement is key to business success

2 June 2015

Continuous improvement is fundamental to business success. Training and management consultant Derek Stockley explains how leading by example and creating the right culture can engage and motivate your employees as well as generate new ideas.

Continuous improvement is key to business success
Top 10 apps for small business

Top 10 apps for small business

20 May 2015

Apps are making sophisticated technology available to small businesses for little or no cost. Darnelle O’Brien, Director of The K.I.S.S Marketing Agency, discusses their benefits and shares her top 10 suggestions for places to start.

Top 10 apps for small business
The future of drones on the farm

The future of drones on the farm

8 May 2015

Farmers are using drones to collect information on everything from germination patterns to hail damage. Peter Birch, who operates a drone for farmers around Australia, discusses their value and the role they’re likely to play in the future.

The future of drones on the farm
Cloud computing in general practice

Cloud computing in general practice

2 April 2015

Cloud computing can reduce practice costs and increase efficiency but, as yet, only a minority of general practices have embraced the technology. Dr Nathan Pinskier and NAB’s cloud computing expert Tim Palmer discuss the benefits, current limitations and the potential for change.

Cloud computing in general practice
2015: Opportunities for SMEs in the year ahead

2015: Opportunities for SMEs in the year ahead

14 January 2015

2015 could be a good year for smaller businesses. Dean Pearson, NAB’s Head of Industry Analysis, looks at opportunities sector by sector, suggests ways to make the most of them and explains how technology is helping to level the playing field for SMEs.

2015: Opportunities for SMEs in the year ahead
How Generation Y can benefit your business

How Generation Y can benefit your business

2 December 2014

While many are divided over Generation Y, these young people can bring unique benefits to your business. Futurist, demographer and social commentator Mark McCrindle explains how, and shares his tips on how to make them valuable members of your team.

How Generation Y can benefit your business
The vision to make a difference

The vision to make a difference

1 December 2014

With a skilled workforce of blind and vision-impaired employees, the Royal Society for the Blind Industrial Services in South Australia has carved out a reputation for providing efficient, cost effective and high quality packaging and assembly services to a range of businesses.

The vision to make a difference
The World in 2015: China, education, technology and policy

The World in 2015: China, education, technology and policy

26 November 2014

The World in Gala Dinner evening, inspired by The Economist's annual The World In... publication, returned to Sydney last night. China Business Editor and Shanghai Bureau Chief, Vijay V Vaitheeswaran, shared the publication’s key predictions for 2015.

The World in 2015: China, education, technology and policy
The World in 2015: Daniel Franklin’s top 12 predictions

The World in 2015: Daniel Franklin’s top 12 predictions

26 November 2014

The World in Gala Dinner evening, inspired by The Economist's annual The World In... publication, returned to Sydney last night. Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist and Editor of 'The World In…', shares his annual collection of forecasts for the year ahead.

The World in 2015: Daniel Franklin’s top 12 predictions
Precision farmer David Cox discusses the role of technology

Precision farmer David Cox discusses the role of technology

7 October 2014

From satellite navigation to controlled traffic zonal tillage, David Cox is at the cutting-edge of precision farming. He explains how he uses technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency on his North Queensland sugarcane farm and how he’s now helping other farmers do the same.

Precision farmer David Cox discusses the role of technology
Talking Shop – Winter 2014

Talking Shop – Winter 2014

22 August 2014

The Winter edition of Talking Shop covers a range of topics designed to help your business prepare for a successful festive season including keeping your business safe, accepting UnionPay and harnessing the power of Facebook. There’s also tips for making the switch to PIN.

Talking Shop – Winter 2014
Farmers using social media to grow their business

Farmers using social media to grow their business

15 August 2014

Social media can help you grow your business, deliver advice from international experts, even provide practical ways to help fix your tractor – but how do you know where to start? Digital strategist Tim Gentle explains how to develop a strategy for making the most of online opportunities.

Farmers using social media to grow their business
Making the most of mobile technology

Making the most of mobile technology

14 August 2014

Technology changes quickly, so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and out of touch. But, as Chief Executive Officer of Tech Coach HQ, Megan Iemma explains, the secret to feeling in control and making the most of technology is taking it one ‘byte’ at a time.

Making the most of mobile technology
How Facebook can help build your business

How Facebook can help build your business

1 July 2014

Facebook can be good for business, but many business owners aren’t sure how to use it effectively. Steve Hibberd, co-founder of Tiger Pistol, discusses ways to make the most of Facebook by getting your message to the right people, as well as a special offer for NAB Business customers.

How Facebook can help build your business
Robots at your service

Robots at your service

23 April 2014

Robots are on the march. Most of them work on assembly lines, building cars, making electronic devices and processing food, drugs and chemicals. But robots are spreading beyond the factory - a trend that will accelerate in 2014.

Robots at your service
The world in figures: IT software and services

The world in figures: IT software and services

22 April 2014

Software and services firms will have a good year in 2014 according to The Economist Intelligence Unit. Software spending by businesses and government will rise by 6.2%, while the canny consultants who explain how to use the stuff will enjoy revenue gain of 5.7%.

The world in figures: IT software and services
Here comes the sun: better times for the music industry

Here comes the sun: better times for the music industry

15 April 2014

The internet has always been the enemy of music executives, facilitating piracy, denting cd sales and encouraging people to download single songs instead of buying them by the dozen. But it will give executives something to sing about in 2014.

Here comes the sun: better times for the music industry
The world in figures: IT Hardware

The world in figures: IT Hardware

10 April 2014

More than $1trn will be spent on hardware, including telecommunications gear, in 2014 with tablets expected to grow by 40%, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit. Salespeople, executives and even doctors will find ever more uses for portable screens.

The world in figures: IT Hardware
The talk of the town: NAB business wrap

The talk of the town: NAB business wrap

27 March 2014

There’s been a lot for Aussie businesses to talk about recently, from shoes to defence contracts - Australian and global markets appear to be bursting with opportunities. Here's a selection of business insights to help you uncover the opportunities across all business sectors in 2014

The talk of the town: NAB business wrap
Australia installs 2M small-scale renewable energy systems

Australia installs 2M small-scale renewable energy systems

10 January 2014

Australians have now installed more than two million small-scale renewable energy systems, the Clean Energy Regulator has confirmed, providing a strong indication that investment in small-scale renewable energy continues to flourish in Australia.

Australia installs 2M small-scale renewable energy systems
Top 5 tech in 2014

Top 5 tech in 2014

23 December 2013

Smartphones and tablets are old news. The New Year promises tantalising prospects when it comes to new technology and innovation. Business Spectator explores the top five new technologies set to send pulses racing in 2014.

Top 5 tech in 2014
Responding to the seismic shift in Agriculture

Responding to the seismic shift in Agriculture

2 October 2013

The 2011 Agricultural Census reveals an evolving sector - in terms of both farm and farmer. With bigger farms and more sophisticated owners to contend with, service providers need to prepare for a new and challenging landscape.

Responding to the seismic shift in Agriculture
Telehealth makes quality healthcare more accessible

Telehealth makes quality healthcare more accessible

20 August 2013

Telehealth could provide many Australians with easier access to healthcare, monitor chronic illnesses more effectively and assist the ageing population. Dr James Freeman (pictured) founded GP2U to remove logistical obstacles to the uptake of telehealth, but other challenges remain.

Telehealth makes quality healthcare more accessible
Technology supports exponential growth in a family farm

Technology supports exponential growth in a family farm

12 August 2013

30 years ago, Rushel Farm was a bare and uneven block of dirt. Today, Russell and Helen Chapman head a family concern selling over 550,000 cartons of capsicums, melons and mangoes every year. They’re also August’s featured family in the NAB Agribusiness Calendar.

Technology supports exponential growth in a family farm
Talking Shop – Winter 2013

Talking Shop – Winter 2013

22 July 2013

The Winter edition of Talking Shop has a new look in addition to the usual insights from industry experts on the latest security, technology and industry developments. We look at how to generate more sales, how to reduce the risk of online fraud and more.

Talking Shop – Winter 2013
Health care – Australia’s biggest employer

Health care – Australia’s biggest employer

19 July 2013

According to the 2011 Census, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry is now Australia’s biggest employer. The Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association’s Andrew McAuliffe discusses increasing demand, unequal growth and opportunities for innovation.

Health care – Australia’s biggest employer
Could teleworking be good for business?

Could teleworking be good for business?

26 June 2013

The NBN will make it possible for more employees to work anywhere - could that be good for your business? Dr Yvette Blount, Research Coordinator of Macquarie University’s Anywhere Working Research Network, discusses the benefits and obstacles you might want to consider.

Could teleworking be good for business?
Protect your business from cyber crime

Protect your business from cyber crime

15 March 2013

Sophisticated criminal gangs are putting Australian businesses at risk by attempting to take over their computers, stealing security information such as passwords and using these to siphon money from their bank accounts. Learn how you can help protect your business.

Protect your business from cyber crime
Tips on how to get paid quicker and easier when you are on the go

Tips on how to get paid quicker and easier when you are on the go

8 November 2012

Accepting payments on the go is vital for some small businesses success. This week as featured on Kochie’s Business Builders, Cindy Batchelor from our NAB Small Business Banking team presents our top tips to getting paid quicker and easier on the go. Watch Cindy’s tip.

Tips on how to get paid quicker and easier when you are on the go
eHealth in the spotlight

eHealth in the spotlight

28 July 2012

How eHealth ready is your business? Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, Chair of the World Medical Association is leading a team of clinicians to roll out eHealth for the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA). Here, he talks you through the eHealth basics.

eHealth in the spotlight
Social media in healthcare

Social media in healthcare

31 March 2012

Use of social media in business is skyrocketing globally, yet few local GPs are capitalising fully on this trend. Here’s how to boost your professional presence online.

Social media in healthcare
Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence

3 December 2011

To respond quickly to online customer queries, artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by businesses, from retailers to publishers. My CyberTwin CEO, Liesl Capper-Beilby (pictured), explains this trend.

Artificial intelligence
Cloud computing

Cloud computing

30 October 2011

Cloud computing can slash costs and drive productivity. Google’s Stuart McLean explains how.

Cloud computing
Crowdsourcing: an online success story

Crowdsourcing: an online success story

30 October 2011

We profile Australia’s largest tendering website, ServiceSeeking.com.au, co-founded by Jeremy Levitt (pictured), which has year-on-year revenue of 129 percent.

Crowdsourcing: an online success story
Harnessing new technology

Harnessing new technology

30 March 2011

Keeping up to date with technological advances can produce significant efficiency benefits for Australia’s agribusiness sector. From knowing when to update equipment to staying abreast of computerised farming techniques, technology management’s integral to an agribusiness plan.

Harnessing new technology
Business reporting

Business reporting

18 March 2011

You can’t manage it if you can’t measure it. But how do you get your reporting systems to accurately portray what you really need to know?

Business reporting