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Australian firm launches Mayvn AI to boost manufacturing
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Australian firm launches Mayvn AI to boost manufacturing

An Australian firm has launched Mayvn AI, a generative AI platform designed to enhance communication and productivity in manufacturing operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

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Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges
Unified Communications

Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges

New research from Semarchy reveals a stark contrast between businesses' ambition to invest in AI and their concerns about data quality, with only 46% trusting their data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Aren't Just Important—They're Essential
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IWD 2025: Why Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Aren't Just Important—They're Essential

As International Women's Day approaches, the urgent need for women in cybersecurity leadership is highlighted as vital for innovation and success in the industry.

By Nicole Steele • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
The race to six: Navigating the path to sustainable growth
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The race to six: Navigating the path to sustainable growth

CEOs across industries share a common challenge: the quest for sustainable growth. Aiming for six per cent annual growth, firms must optimise processes and harness automation.

By Adam Lawrence • 7 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Impact of AI in business hinges on process intelligence
Data Analytics

Impact of AI in business hinges on process intelligence

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform business operations, yet 91% of leaders feel unprepared to harness its power effectively, according to research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why Procurement is a Strategic Career Choice for Women
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Why Procurement is a Strategic Career Choice for Women

As we celebrate International Women's Day, procurement emerges as a strategic career path for women, offering innovative roles and significant growth potential.

By Emily Rakowski • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
ProSpend's new campaign urges Australian finance change
Digital Transformation

ProSpend's new campaign urges Australian finance change

ProSpend launches its Start ProSpending campaign to tackle inefficiencies in Australian finance teams, aiming to streamline processes and reduce wasted time.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
The Case for a Simplified Data Stack
Data Analytics

The Case for a Simplified Data Stack

As the significance of data escalates, organisations must avoid overcomplicating their data stacks to drive agility and maintain a competitive edge.

By Michael Ogilvie • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
The power of talent acquisition data: A guide for business leaders
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The power of talent acquisition data: A guide for business leaders

In today's competitive market, leaders must leverage talent acquisition data, particularly the interviews-to-offer ratio, to refine hiring strategies and attract top talent.

By Cameron Robinson • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Gender equality as a business advantage on Women's Day
Smart Home

Gender equality as a business advantage on Women's Day

Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leaders stress that achieving gender equality in the workplace is crucial for innovation and economic success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”
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The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”

As AI becomes essential in legal practices, clients now demand to know not if law firms use it, but how effectively they do so.

By Jamie Ng • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Business strategy stories

IWD 2025: Age, Experience, and Resilience: The Secret Edge of Female Founders in Deeptech
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Age, Experience, and Resilience: The Secret Edge of Female Founders in Deeptech

As the deeptech sector gears up for an innovation boom, older female founders face systemic barriers despite their crucial experience and resilience.

By Jane Ollis • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Setting up for AI success
DevOps

IWD 2025: Setting up for AI success

As the use of AI in business becomes increasingly vital, new research reveals that 24% of leaders cite lack of technological expertise as a key barrier to success.

By Astrid Bowser • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Why the CFO is the true tech pioneer in modern business
Data Analytics

Why the CFO is the true tech pioneer in modern business

As businesses increasingly harness vast amounts of data, CFOs are evolving into tech pioneers, leveraging AI and analytics for strategic decision-making.

By Benyam Hagos • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Spinnaker chosen to support BRP's SAP systems for 5 years
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Spinnaker chosen to support BRP's SAP systems for 5 years

BRP has chosen Spinnaker Support for five years of third-party software support for its SAP applications, ensuring operational continuity amid upcoming vendor changes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
EduTech

UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services

UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services
Cloud Security

UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services

A Six Degrees report reveals that two-thirds of UK SMEs intend to rely more on managed security services next year, driven by compliance and skills shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025