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AI tech aims to reduce New Zealand's healthcare waits
Artificial Intelligence

AI tech aims to reduce New Zealand's healthcare waits

New Zealand's healthcare sector welcomes AI innovation from Medow Health, aiming to cut lengthy specialist wait times and enhance patient care.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Audible teams up with Strava for exclusive running challenge
Strava

Audible teams up with Strava for exclusive running challenge

Audible partners with Strava to offer Australian and New Zealand runners a challenge: run six hours and five minutes for a free two-month Audible trial.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market
Storage

Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market

Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
Biometrics

Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia

Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Empowered contact centre agents crucial for driving CX success
Unified Communications

Empowered contact centre agents crucial for driving CX success

As customer expectations rise, NICE's Rod Lester emphasises the critical role of agent empowerment in contact centres, driven by AI tools for enhanced service.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges
Ransomware

Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges

The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Why traditional transformation approaches fail field workers
Fintech

Why traditional transformation approaches fail field workers

As global digital transformation spending is set to reach USD $3.4 trillion by 2026, field workers are often overlooked in implementation, risking failure.

By Getac • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
IRONMAN 4x4 wins award for best retail project 2025
Digital Transformation

IRONMAN 4x4 wins award for best retail project 2025

IRONMAN 4x4 has been awarded the 2025 iTnews Benchmark Award for Best Retail Project, thanks to a digital overhaul with Soul+Wolf and PKF Digital.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
Data Protection

AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality

The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Samsung launches Odyssey 3D & OLED G8 gaming monitors in AUS
Gaming

Samsung launches Odyssey 3D & OLED G8 gaming monitors in AUS

Samsung Australia opens pre-orders for Odyssey 3D and OLED G8 gaming monitors, offering cutting-edge tech with prices from AUD $1,799 to $2,999.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
The case for Device as a Service: Smarter IT management for modern businesses
Digital Transformation

The case for Device as a Service: Smarter IT management for modern businesses

With DaaS transforming IT management in Australia, businesses are seizing the opportunity for flexible, cost-effective solutions that drive growth and efficiency.

By BPC Commercial • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections
Marketing Technologies

Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections

A recent Adobe report reveals that 77% of Australians have encountered more political deepfakes, raising alarms about misinformation ahead of upcoming elections.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays
DevOps

AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays

Accenture's research highlights the struggle of Australia's infrastructure sector, with 92% of projects missing schedules and 30% exceeding budgets due to rising costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Legal leaders discuss data risk at Relativity Fest Sydney
Data governance

Legal leaders discuss data risk at Relativity Fest Sydney

At Relativity Fest Sydney, legal experts discussed evolving data protection laws and the surge in cyber risk, highlighting the urgent need for organisational preparedness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
KPMG Australia spins off blockchain platform into start-up
Agricultural Technology

KPMG Australia spins off blockchain platform into start-up

KPMG Australia has announced the spin-off of its track-and-trace compliance platform, KPMG Origins, into a new independent start-up called OriginsNext.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Samsung doubles OLED TV range in Australia for 2025 launch
Gaming

Samsung doubles OLED TV range in Australia for 2025 launch

Samsung Australia doubles its OLED TV range for 2025, now offering 14 models with advanced AI features, varying sizes, and prices from AUD $2,529 to $11,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Enosi & Evolve Energy team up for UK market launch
Unified Communications

Enosi & Evolve Energy team up for UK market launch

Enosi has partnered with Evolve Energy to introduce its Powertracer technology to the UK, aiming to enhance clean energy trading for corporate buyers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025