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Phare Health secures £2.5m seed funding to innovate fintech tools for hospitals
Artificial Intelligence

Phare Health secures £2.5m seed funding to innovate fintech tools for hospitals

London-based Phare Health has secured £2.5m in seed funding to develop AI-driven fintech tools aimed at improving financial management in hospitals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Data centre construction boom shifts focus to emerging markets
Unified Communications

Data centre construction boom shifts focus to emerging markets

Data centre construction costs in emerging markets rise by as much as 22% according to Turner & Townsend's Data Centre Cost Index 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
Gartner predicts 1,000% rise in unionisation due to GenAI by 2028
Manufacturing

Gartner predicts 1,000% rise in unionisation due to GenAI by 2028

GenAI is set to transform the workforce, with a 1,000% increase in unionisation among knowledge workers predicted by 2028, according to Gartner.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
ECI Software Solutions crowned Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion
Supply Chain

ECI Software Solutions crowned Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion

ECI Software Solutions recognised as Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion for its commitment to supporting SMB growth through cloud-based technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Partners in Performance recognised for AI Virtual Expert
Artificial Intelligence

Partners in Performance recognised for AI Virtual Expert

Partners in Performance has ranked third in the nation's Most Innovative Companies for their Virtual Experts AI solution.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2023
Dell: Three decades of innovation empowering our customers to thrive
Network Infrastructure

Dell: Three decades of innovation empowering our customers to thrive

Dell Technologies' Innovation Index reveals a perception gap in Australia and New Zealand, with most business leaders fearing irrelevance.

By Angela Fox • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
Artificial intelligence seen as key labour shortage solution
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence seen as key labour shortage solution

Ceridian survey reveals leaders' confidence in achieving organizational goals, but highlights complexity crisis in the workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023
Embracing innovation for retail success in the digital era
eCommerce

Embracing innovation for retail success in the digital era

Retailers are no longer constrained by their physical locations – going online will help them serve a global market.

By Chris Chan • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
Why Telcos must act now to survive the next recession
Unified Communications

Why Telcos must act now to survive the next recession

A recession, without a doubt, will cause disruption and with disruption comes challenges, including labour shortages, budget cuts and much more.

By Greg Tilton • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality
Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.

By Pannie Sia • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Meeting sustainability expectations, but at what cost?
Supply Chain

Meeting sustainability expectations, but at what cost?

The food and beverage industry faces increasing pressure to be sustainable and profitable, but it is no longer a choice, writes journalist [Author].

By Jarrod Kinchington • 7 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Efficiency the name of the game in data centre landscape
Supply Chain

Efficiency the name of the game in data centre landscape

It is of vital interest that we gain a clear perspective, because more of the world depends on cloud services and data centre operations than ever before.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023

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Labour Shortage stories

Australian businesses record 20% drop in shifts per year, study reveals
Labour

Australian businesses record 20% drop in shifts per year, study reveals

Australian businesses saw a 20% YoY dip in shifts, with Victoria most affected at 31%, finds Sidekicker Jobs Index.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Labour shortages are continuing to ease in Australia
Jobs

Labour shortages are continuing to ease in Australia

Companies are hiring fewer casuals than they were compared with June 2022, with the average business posting 9% less shifts year-on-year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP
Human Capital Management

Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP

Australian businesses are more resilient to major disruptions than the rest of the world, but are at risk of labour and skill shortages.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
IWD 2023: Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with the rapid rollout of technology heightening the demand for IT security services.

By Richard Menear • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Australia's tech sector needs more diversity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Australia's tech sector needs more diversity

Australia's tech industry is thriving but struggling with gender equity. Women make up just 29% of the workforce, according to a report.

By Katrina Barry • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023