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Insight named emerging leader in Gartner guide for generative AI
Digital Transformation

Insight named emerging leader in Gartner guide for generative AI

Insight is named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's 2025 Innovation Guide for generative AI consultancy, aiding Asia Pacific firms from pilot to enterprise AI deployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Report finds claims of US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warns on AUD ties
Wall Street

Report finds claims of US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warns on AUD ties

A report finds claims of rapid US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warning Australia faces risks due to heavy reliance on the US dollar amid biased global media.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Charlotte robot promises eco-safe home building on Earth & Moon
Clean technologies

Charlotte robot promises eco-safe home building on Earth & Moon

Charlotte, a new robot by Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt, can build eco-friendly homes on Earth and the Moon up to 5,000 times faster than traditional methods.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Opal drives record AI adoption in marketing, boosts workflow scale
Data Analytics

Opal drives record AI adoption in marketing, boosts workflow scale

Optimizely's AI platform Opal hits record use, enabling 10,000 daily marketing actions across 50+ countries, boosting campaign speed and personalisation globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Continuous improvement in your supply chain has never been more important
Semiconductors

Continuous improvement in your supply chain has never been more important

Over half of supply chain leaders face daily disruptions; Australian businesses must prioritise continuous improvement to build resilience and drive growth.

By Pascal Coubard • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer for global push
Human Capital Management

Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer for global push

Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

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Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates
Biometrics

Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates

Trust in organisations managing identity data in Australia has dropped, with only 11% fully trusting them amid rising AI use and data security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035
Data Analytics

NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035

NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Firmus appoints new CFO & chair after USD $330 million raise
Financial Systems

Firmus appoints new CFO & chair after USD $330 million raise

Firmus Technologies appoints Kirsty Godfrey-Billy as CFO and Grant Dempsey as Chair after raising USD $330 million to advance its renewable-powered AI campus project.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge
Malware

Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge

As cyberattacks rise, Australian SMEs urged to boost defences with staff training and multi-factor authentication during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Macquarie Telecom, Netskope unite to boost AI security in Australia
Firewalls

Macquarie Telecom, Netskope unite to boost AI security in Australia

Macquarie Telecom and Netskope partner to offer integrated AI, cloud, and network security, helping Australian firms tackle rising cyber threats and compliance demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia
Network Infrastructure

CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia

CID Group, Nokia and Pivotel launch a zero-capex Private 5G-as-a-Service solution to boost secure, sovereign data networks across Australia's critical industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australian consumer loyalty hinges on trust & service quality
Data Protection

Australian consumer loyalty hinges on trust & service quality

Australian consumer loyalty relies heavily on trust and high-quality service, with 86% likely to abandon brands after poor customer support experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
How to choose the right AI contact centre platform in 2026
Unified Communications

How to choose the right AI contact centre platform in 2026

Choosing an AI-powered contact centre platform in 2026 is vital for businesses aiming to enhance customer experience and support future growth effectively.

By Audrey William from Crayon IQ and Michael Clark from CXTT Consulting • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think
Firewalls

Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think

Australian businesses face a cyber security 'perfect storm' in 2025 as AI, stricter rules and smarter attacks reshape risk and defence strategies.

By Dan McLean • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges
Multi-factor authentication

Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025