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Atarim launches InnerCircle AI agents to boost creative projects
Unified Communications

Atarim launches InnerCircle AI agents to boost creative projects

Atarim unveils InnerCircle, six AI agents embedded in workflows to enhance digital creative projects with expert guidance and real-time collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility
eLearning

TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Plain English Foundation editors named judges for 2025 awards
Education, Learning & Training

Plain English Foundation editors named judges for 2025 awards

Two Plain English Foundation editors join the 2025 Plain Language Awards panel, judging public sector website and document categories in Australia and NZ.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025
Marketing Technologies

LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025

LG unveils AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2025, showcasing smart fridges, washers, and vacuums designed for energy efficiency and personalised living.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
AI ethics gaps persist in company codes despite greater access
Digital Transformation

AI ethics gaps persist in company codes despite greater access

Despite improved accessibility, 85% of company codes still lack ethical guidance on AI risks, reveals LRN's 2025 report on corporate conduct practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity

DE-CIX has earned Google Gold status as a Verified Peering Provider, enhancing global connectivity and access to Google services across 60 locations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Squiz launches AI search tool for secure, compliant web answers
Marketing Technologies

Squiz launches AI search tool for secure, compliant web answers

Squiz launches Conversational Search, an AI tool offering secure, compliant answers on enterprise websites using verified organisation-owned content.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Lenovo honoured for disability inclusion in UK, US & Brazil
Lenovo

Lenovo honoured for disability inclusion in UK, US & Brazil

Lenovo has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Index in the UK, US and Brazil for 2025, marking its fifth consecutive US win.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
AWS brings vibe coding to the Enterprise with spec-driven Kiro IDE tool
DevOps

AWS brings vibe coding to the Enterprise with spec-driven Kiro IDE tool

AWS unveils Kiro, an AI-powered IDE that transforms prototypes into production-ready code with spec-driven development and automated workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

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Ecommpay wins award for diversity & inclusion excellence
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Ecommpay wins award for diversity & inclusion excellence

Ecommpay has won the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative award, recognising its commitment to workplace inclusivity and financial accessibility.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Whimble launches on-demand disability care platform in Toronto
Accessibility

Whimble launches on-demand disability care platform in Toronto

Whimble has launched its on-demand disability care platform in Toronto, offering flexible support to meet the growing needs of people with disabilities and their carers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Ecommpay for Good highlights a year of progress in inclusion
Fintech

Ecommpay for Good highlights a year of progress in inclusion

Ecommpay marks National Inclusion Week by highlighting a year of progress in its Ecommpay for Good programme, enhancing financial inclusivity and accessibility.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for three Women in Tech Employer Awards
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for three Women in Tech Employer Awards

Ecommpay is a finalist in three categories at the 2025 Women in Tech Employer Awards, celebrating its commitment to inclusivity and diversity in tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'

Autodesk is harnessing AI to reshape design workflows, boosting productivity and user experience amid rising digital disruption across industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses
Digital Transformation

AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses

Over a third of Australian businesses use AI chat tools for customer service, with another 39% planning adoption to boost satisfaction and accessibility.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Mastercard's Transit Tales turns Sydney commutes into stories
Artificial Intelligence

Mastercard's Transit Tales turns Sydney commutes into stories

Mastercard's Transit Tales offers Sydney commuters personalised AI-generated audio stories during train rides, blending classic literature with modern genres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
How Retailers Can Prepare for Peak Season Success
Customer Experience

How Retailers Can Prepare for Peak Season Success

Retailers worldwide are embracing AI-driven personalization and immersive tech to boost holiday sales and reduce returns this peak season, says new survey.

By Wanda Cadigan • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
CreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports
Software-as-a-Service

CreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports

CreditProtect launches in Australia, offering SMEs affordable, AI-driven credit reports through a new platform backed by Experian and illion data partnerships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025