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Smartsheet named Gartner leader as it expands AI tools
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Smartsheet named Gartner leader as it expands AI tools

17 minutes ago

The ranking bolsters Smartsheet's pitch to big companies as it adds governed AI tools that support more than 100 million requests a year.

Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
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BitCoin

Binance Australia backs AusCryptoCon 2026 in Sydney

More than 10,000 people are expected in Sydney as Binance Australia deepens its bet on the country's digital asset sector with a fifth straight year.

about 18 hours ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Productivity

Australian workers mistrust AI as errors hit workplaces

Almost all staff want human oversight after a survey found AI mistakes at work have already triggered customer service, operational and reputational damage.

about 19 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Productivity

Australian food manufacturers flag productivity drag

Productivity gains are being held back as most workers say food and beverage manufacturers keep adding technology without fixing old processes first.

about 20 hours ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Millibeam wins award for lightweight counter-drone system

Portable protection against battlefield drones may soon reach every soldier, after the Australian device won recognition for meeting a growing frontline need.

about 20 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Recruitment

AI makes accounting careers more attractive to Gen Z

A looming 17,900-person shortfall in Australian accounting is pushing firms to use AI as a recruiting draw for graduates.

about 21 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
AMD

MSI opens pre-orders for Prestige N16 Flip AI+ laptop

Buyers can now reserve MSI's first RTX Spark laptop, a 2-in-1 aimed at local AI work, with Australian pre-order extras worth AUD $179.

about 21 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Investigation

Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain

Robotaxi service could be viable in Australia within 24 months if operators win approvals and prove the vehicles can handle local roads safely.

8 days ago • 5 min read
Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain

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Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.

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