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Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises
Customer Experience

Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises

Australian holiday spending is set to rise 18% to AUD $969 per shopper, driven by price hikes and stress, with many using AI to aid gift buying this season.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
The operational backbone of modern organisations is being reimagine
Customer Relationship Management

The operational backbone of modern organisations is being reimagine

AI is evolving beyond ERP and CRM tools to become the operational backbone, integrating systems and automating workflows across organisations by 2026.

By Vab Mittal • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Link advisers to gain AI tools as Afterburner boosts efficiency
Customer Experience

Link advisers to gain AI tools as Afterburner boosts efficiency

Link Financial Group partners with Afterburner AI to equip advisers with automation tools, cutting admin time drastically to boost client service delivery.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
'The AI hype has value': SAP's Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
Software-as-a-Service

'The AI hype has value': SAP's Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate

SAP's Muhammad Alam says AI delivers true ROI when embedded seamlessly into applications, breaking data silos and enhancing user experiences, not as a standalone application.

By Catherine Knowles • 8 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Emirates partners with OpenAI to drive AI adoption across airline
Digital Transformation

Emirates partners with OpenAI to drive AI adoption across airline

Emirates has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI, including ChatGPT Enterprise, across its operations, enhancing services and staff training in aviation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
In finance, intelligence is human before it is artificial
Digital Transformation

In finance, intelligence is human before it is artificial

Despite billions invested in AI, financial firms see slow adoption as solutions must prioritise trust, transparency, and augment human judgement over automation.

By Zhuang Qiang Bok • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI-first studios & multimodal workflows transform production
Naming conventions

AI-first studios & multimodal workflows transform production

AI-first studios and multimodal workflows are revolutionising production, slashing asset creation times and boosting creative output across global sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI transforms retail efficiency, slashing manual product tasks
Digital Transformation

AI transforms retail efficiency, slashing manual product tasks

AI is revolutionising retail by automating manual product tasks, enabling faster listings and freeing teams to enhance customer experience and boost sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026

By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI Adoption stories

Outdated NHS technology blamed for burnout & patient safety risks
Digital Transformation

Outdated NHS technology blamed for burnout & patient safety risks

A survey reveals 93% of UK clinicians blame outdated NHS technology for burnout, with 23% citing daily risks to patient safety and care delays.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australian boards push AI but lag in oversight & expertise gaps
Digital Transformation

Australian boards push AI but lag in oversight & expertise gaps

Australian boards prioritise AI adoption but face gaps in oversight and expertise, with only 13% having directors skilled in AI amid rising cybersecurity concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Business leaders' mixed signals about AI use are creating workplace anxiety
AI Security

Business leaders' mixed signals about AI use are creating workplace anxiety

Business leaders back AI in work yet feel uneasy when employees use it, sparking confusion and security risks amid widespread 'Shadow AI' use in UK offices.

By Nicky Marks • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
The hidden cost of free AI
Breach Prevention

The hidden cost of free AI

Over half of employees using free AI tools at work risk exposing sensitive data, highlighting hidden costs and security gaps in unsanctioned AI use.

By Bret Kinsella • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Adactin launches AI studio to drive real-world GenAI adoption
Digital Transformation

Adactin launches AI studio to drive real-world GenAI adoption

Adactin launches AI Innovation Studio to help Australian organisations trial GenAI solutions using AWS tools, focusing on practical adoption and custom roadmaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Dropbox, Leader launch AI-powered Dash to boost Aussie partners
Unified Communications

Dropbox, Leader launch AI-powered Dash to boost Aussie partners

Dropbox partners with Leader to launch AI-powered Dash in Australia, aiming to boost partner skills and drive real productivity gains across business teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
New book offers practical guide to digital transformation with AI
Digital Transformation

New book offers practical guide to digital transformation with AI

A new book by digital experts offers practical guidance on using generative AI to drive successful digital transformation amid global USD $3 trillion investments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
UK cyber insurance premiums soar as identity controls tighten
Ransomware

UK cyber insurance premiums soar as identity controls tighten

Cyber insurance premiums for UK firms surge as insurers demand stronger identity controls and reward AI adoption to curb rising claims and risks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Pluralsight warns of AI market correction and skill erosion
Digital Transformation

Pluralsight warns of AI market correction and skill erosion

AI investments face a market correction as 95% of firms see no 2025 returns, amid rising skills gaps and declining entry-level tech roles, says report.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025