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Diligent adds AI tools to Entities for faster, smarter governance

Diligent has enhanced its Entities software with AI tools for smarter governance, integrating features like AI report generation and Microsoft Teams access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Data Protection

Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security

Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Marketing Technologies

Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant

Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Email Security

Email still vital for business despite messaging app surge

Despite instant messaging growth, 48% of IT leaders say email remains the top channel for vital business communications worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Large Language Models

World's first LLM creativity benchmark launches for advertising

The world's first benchmark to assess large language models for creativity in advertising has launched, backed by leading industry groups.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Legacy IT hampers rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare

Legacy IT systems hinder rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare, with 99% reliant on outdated tech despite AI use rising from 70% to 93% in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Virtualisation

Don't just bounce back, bounce forward: Turning data recovery into a secret weapon

Organisations should treat data recovery as a strategic asset, using resilience and AI to swiftly bounce forward from cyberattacks, not just bounce back.

By Rick Vanover • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Honeywell launches AI building management for Australia, NZ

Honeywell launches its AI-powered Connected Solutions platform in Australia and New Zealand to streamline building management and boost energy efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow

AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Data Analytics

AI, loyalty and ANZ grocery retailers: What's new

Australian and New Zealand grocers are set to boost profits and engagement by adopting AI-driven personalisation and loyalty strategies in 2025/2026.

By Jonathan Reeve • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Hyperscale

AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Risk & Compliance

True Alliance taps Celonis & TEC150 for procurement overhaul

Sydney-based True Alliance partners with Celonis and TEC150 to revamp procurement, boosting compliance and controls using Celonis' Process Intelligence platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Crypto

Bitcoin reaches all-time high of USD $112,000 on ETF inflows

Bitcoin soared to a record USD $112,000 in May, driven by USD $5.25 billion ETF inflows and rising corporate cryptocurrency holdings worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Customer Experience

Australian marketers boost budgets as commerce media reshapes ads

Australian marketers are boosting budgets for commerce media, which now makes up 30% of spend as brands shift to personalised, integrated shopping experiences.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls

Global happiness fell nearly 10 points to 58% in 2025, but AI-driven customer service satisfaction rose 5 points to 41%, says NiCE's report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users

RingCentral has launched Customer Journey Analytics for Australian users of its RingCX platform, enhancing visibility across unified communications and contact centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Displays

AOC launches Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia at AUD $489

AOC launches its new 27-inch QHD Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia, priced at AUD $489, boasting 180 Hz and DisplayHDR 1000 certification.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

AI cuts invoice processing time at Queensland injury agency

Queensland's National Injury Insurance Scheme has cut invoice processing from five days to under 24 hours using AI, boosting accuracy and staff productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025