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Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’
Risk & Compliance

Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’

In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023

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Salesforce, Google expand partnership to drive productivity with AI
Data Analytics

Salesforce, Google expand partnership to drive productivity with AI

The partnership will deliver new bidirectional integrations that allow customers to bring together context from Salesforce and Google Workspace.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023
How human-tech connection is key to adoption and change management
IT Automation

How human-tech connection is key to adoption and change management

Without a cohesive plan for adoption and change management, users are often left to their own devices to make technology work for them.

By Tim O’Neill • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2023
HubSpot unveils HubSpot AI platform and new Sales Hub
Data Analytics

HubSpot unveils HubSpot AI platform and new Sales Hub

HubSpot has unveiled HubSpot AI, a set of AI-powered products and features to help customer-facing teams excel in a changing business landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023
The power of audio experiences in retail and hospitality
Customer Experience

The power of audio experiences in retail and hospitality

The strategic use of audio in retail and hospitality venues can enhance customer experience, drive sales, and improve employee productivity.

By Jonas Andersen • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023
Data centre market primed for explosive AI growth - Omdia
Hyperscale

Data centre market primed for explosive AI growth - Omdia

AI investment is driving growth in the data centre market, with colocation businesses set to benefit, according to Omdia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2023
Navigating uncertainty: The value of a robust finance unit
Fintech

Navigating uncertainty: The value of a robust finance unit

With the economy in a state of flux, a proactive, a high-performing Finance and Accounting team is the best asset an organisation can have.

By Rosie Cairnes • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2023
Couchbase adds generative AI to Capella database-as-a-service
Generative AI

Couchbase adds generative AI to Capella database-as-a-service

Capella iQ will use natural language processing to enable developers to build modern applications faster and easier in Capella.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Xero unveils new product innovations to boost efficiencies
Fintech

Xero unveils new product innovations to boost efficiencies

Xero introduces AI-powered features to boost efficiency for small businesses and advisors #smallbusiness #accounting.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
How organisations can prevent software bloat and drive efficiencies
Cybersecurity

How organisations can prevent software bloat and drive efficiencies

Failing to regularly assess the assets in the software stack can deliver more detriments than benefits to businesses.

By Sojung Lee • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
Slack announces redesigned interface and new user experience
Unified Communications

Slack announces redesigned interface and new user experience

This latest evolution of Slack will make it easier for users to stay focused and productive while simplifying access to essential tools and resources.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023
RealWear appoints Visionary Inventor Dr. Chris Parkinson as New CEO
Health Technologies

RealWear appoints Visionary Inventor Dr. Chris Parkinson as New CEO

Dr. Chris Parkinson, co-founder and former CTO of RealWear, has been appointed as the new CEO of the industrial XR wearables leader.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
Amazon Connect Ready to optimise the contact centre experience
Unified Communications

Amazon Connect Ready to optimise the contact centre experience

Amazon Connect Ready Partner solutions support seamless customer engagement across multiple channels, improve employee productivity and provide data analytics.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023

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Just 6% of Australian tech budgets spent on innovation
AI Agents

Just 6% of Australian tech budgets spent on innovation

Just six per cent of new funding to be spent on innovation, hindering Australia's ability to make productivity gains.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Almost 10% of Australian jobs to be automated by 2027: ServiceNow
Digital Transformation

Almost 10% of Australian jobs to be automated by 2027: ServiceNow

New research outlines how artificial intelligence will create a once-in-a-generation opportunity to upskill Aussie workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
Australian Unity appoints New General Manager of Enterprise Data
Productivity

Australian Unity appoints New General Manager of Enterprise Data

Craig Rowlands appointed as General Manager of Enterprise Data at Australian Unity, enhancing data capabilities and driving business growth.

By Imee Dequito • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Australian employees clued into AI benefits, but room to grow
Marketing Technologies

Australian employees clued into AI benefits, but room to grow

Only 22% of Australian workers currently use generative AI, despite recognising its benefits, according to Adobe's report on the future of digital work.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023