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Peacock Bros barcode tech streamlines food charity warehouse
Mobile Device Management

Peacock Bros barcode tech streamlines food charity warehouse

Peacock Bros has introduced automated barcode tech to streamline warehouse work for Australia's top hunger charity amid soaring demand for food aid in Victoria.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Exclusive: Chad Gates on how Pronto Software is embracing the AI evolution
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Chad Gates on how Pronto Software is embracing the AI evolution

Pronto Software is focusing on local innovation and AI to enhance agility and security, with Managing Director Chad Gates emphasising trust and digital transformation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Foodbank Victoria wins global award for data-driven efficiency
Data Analytics

Foodbank Victoria wins global award for data-driven efficiency

Foodbank Victoria wins Qlik Global Impact Award for using data analytics to deliver 25 million meals yearly, cutting food costs by 15% across Victoria.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Acer unveils new Swift AI laptops, Edge 14 starts at AUD $3,999
Surveillance

Acer unveils new Swift AI laptops, Edge 14 starts at AUD $3,999

Acer has unveiled Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Go AI laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors, offering advanced AI features and OLED displays from AUD $1,799.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025
DataStax partners with OpenSearch to enhance generative AI search
Generative AI

DataStax partners with OpenSearch to enhance generative AI search

DataStax has joined the OpenSearch Software Foundation to boost generative AI development through integrating OpenSearch with its JVector vector search engine.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia
Cloud Security

Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia

Google Cloud expands its Risk Protection Program to Australia, partnering with Beazley and Chubb to tackle rising cyber threats and meet regulatory demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes

Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Directed & KPMG launch automated fuel tax credit solution
Agricultural Technology

Directed & KPMG launch automated fuel tax credit solution

Directed Technologies and KPMG Australia have launched an automated Fuel Tax Credit solution, easing claims for heavy vehicle fleets in key Australian industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
icetana AI launches Triage Agent to enhance surveillance alerts
Security Operations Centres

icetana AI launches Triage Agent to enhance surveillance alerts

icetana AI has launched Triage Agent, an AI tool that helps security teams prioritise and manage real-time surveillance alerts across thousands of cameras.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
ABC Refinery uses forensic science to prove gold bar origins
Supply Chain

ABC Refinery uses forensic science to prove gold bar origins

ABC Refinery partners with Source Certain to use forensic tech for verifying gold bar origins, ensuring transparency and ethical sourcing in refining.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Kangaroo Island internet at risk as network talks collapse
Customer service

Kangaroo Island internet at risk as network talks collapse

Kangaroo Island residents face possible internet outage from 16 May as supplier Island Wide threatens to cut services amid stalled acquisition talks with Swoop.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm
Firewalls

Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm

The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Exclusive: Real Time's Ellis Taylor on using AI to enhance recruitment, not replace it
Human Capital Management

Exclusive: Real Time's Ellis Taylor on using AI to enhance recruitment, not replace it

Ellis Taylor of Real Time Australia says AI should enhance, not replace, human connection in recruitment, focusing on specialist roles and empathy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Klippa partners with Ben Accord to drive automation in AU
Digital Transformation

Klippa partners with Ben Accord to drive automation in AU

Klippa partners with Ben Accord Business Solutions to automate document processing and finance transformation in Australia, enhancing business efficiency and growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
NSW to showcase space industry at IAC 2025, Sydney summit
Unified Communications

NSW to showcase space industry at IAC 2025, Sydney summit

The NSW Government invites local companies to join the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, promoting global space industry growth and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices
Malware

Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices

Australian households face rising internet lag as device numbers soar beyond 20, causing streaming and gaming issues; specialist provider Occom offers relief.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Teletrac Navman unveils AI camera to boost Australian fleet safety
Digital Entertainment

Teletrac Navman unveils AI camera to boost Australian fleet safety

Teletrac Navman launches the AI-powered Multi IQ Camera for 360° fleet safety in Australia's heavy vehicle sector, integrating with its TN360 platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Exclusive: How Zepto's real-time payments are reshaping Australia's financial infrastructure
Fintech

Exclusive: How Zepto's real-time payments are reshaping Australia's financial infrastructure

Zepto's Trevor Wistaff urges Aussie businesses to adopt real-time payments via NPP now, enhancing speed, security and customer control over funds.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
IBM urges robust AI governance as agents reshape banking sector
Hybrid Cloud

IBM urges robust AI governance as agents reshape banking sector

IBM's new whitepaper highlights both opportunities and risks of autonomous AI agents in financial services, urging robust governance and risk management.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025