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TAFE NSW launches utility management programme with EPX
The rollout should help the education provider spot waste and cut utility use across 153 campuses and 1,812 buildings in New South Wales.
Australian business conditions weaken as sector gap widens
Rising oil prices and higher borrowing costs are squeezing retail and housing-linked firms, while mining continues to hold up.
Australia consumer confidence drops as rate hikes bite
Households and retailers face extra strain after confidence fell 2.7% in November, with mortgage holders hit hardest ahead of Christmas shopping.
Wise launches Everyday Account in Australia for relocators
Relocators and other customers can now manage Australian bills, salary payments and foreign currencies in one account, with fees removed on local AUD transfers.
Australian firms not ready for AI at scale, study warns
Only 8% of data and AI leaders said their information was ready for scale, as weak governance and skills gaps held back adoption.
TCL unveils Australian Christmas guide for premium TVs
Shoppers are being pitched large-screen sets and surround sound as TCL targets Australia's festive premium TV market with prices up to AUD $14,999.
AI replacing entry-level roles sparks concerns for creative jobs
Fewer junior roles and weaker training pathways are leaving emerging creatives worried AI could stall careers before they properly begin.
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NetSuite partner Annexa's Matthew Owens said the NetSuite Next upgrade is nearly effortless, but finance is slower putting AI agents to work.
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Creators could gain new protections from commercial AI style copying as Adobe lobbies regulators in several countries for clearer licensing rules.
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Fleet operators could get faster intervention for drowsy drivers as the tie-up pairs in-cab monitoring with human-led response and risk analysis.
BlackBX launches partner programme for website support
Partners can now offer clients clearer oversight of website patching and uptime, with BLACKBX filling a gap left between IT contracts and hosting.
Google Cloud makes LookML indexing generally available
Enterprises using AI agents should get more reliable revenue and churn calculations as governed LookML definitions are now indexed in Knowledge Catalog by default.
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That could cut deployment delays for firms using autonomous agents, while keeping higher-risk access changes behind human approval and audit trails.
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Peak Insight appoints new hires after revenue surge
The Melbourne-based Cisco partner is expanding sales and services as FY26 revenue jumped 67 per cent and bookings surged.
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The updates are designed to help businesses automate routine work while tightening oversight of AI use across their project data.
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The recognition could help Boomi win enterprise buyers as firms race to govern AI agents, with Gartner's Visionary label boosting its profile.
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