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Digital adoption stories

Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
Small Business

Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth

Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

Digital adoption stories

Whatfix unveils AI Agents to boost enterprise user productivity
Data Analytics

Whatfix unveils AI Agents to boost enterprise user productivity

Whatfix launches AI Agents powered by ScreenSense to enhance enterprise user productivity, offering personalised in-app guidance and analytics insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security
Firewalls

LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security

LevelBlue and Akamai have teamed up to offer a managed web app and API security service, tackling rising threats with AI-driven, 24/7 protection and expert support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire
Small Business

Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire

Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech
Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech

Accenture has acquired Malaysia-based Aristal to enhance its banking tech expertise and expand financial services across Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
AI revolution brings innovation & anxiety across global sectors
Malware

AI revolution brings innovation & anxiety across global sectors

AI is sparking innovation and concern across sectors worldwide as firms race to harness its power while addressing risks and workforce anxieties.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034

The Asia Pacific smart retail market is set to soar to USD $198.16 billion by 2034, driven by AI, IoT, and rising digital adoption across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Acron Aviation launches Astra app to boost airline efficiency
Data Analytics

Acron Aviation launches Astra app to boost airline efficiency

Acron Aviation has launched Astra, an iOS app providing pilots and airlines with personalised data and insights to enhance flight safety and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Opus 2 leads AI litigation management in major law firms survey
Digital Transformation

Opus 2 leads AI litigation management in major law firms survey

Opus 2 leads AI adoption in litigation management, with nearly half of major law firms choosing its platform, five times more than any rival solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital adoption stories

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Unified Communications

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Singapore SMEs turn to SaaS platforms to boost efficiency & growth
Digital Transformation

Singapore SMEs turn to SaaS platforms to boost efficiency & growth

64% of Singapore SMEs rely on SaaS platforms to boost efficiency amid economic pressures, with 72% planning further investment in the next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Zimbra & ServerToday deploy 16,500 secure mailboxes in Thailand
Data Protection

Zimbra & ServerToday deploy 16,500 secure mailboxes in Thailand

Zimbra and ServerToday have deployed 16,500 secure mailboxes across Thai government agencies to bolster cybersecurity and protect sensitive data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
Government

London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
UK workers overwhelmed as AI adoption outpaces support & training
Digital Transformation

UK workers overwhelmed as AI adoption outpaces support & training

Research shows 71% of UK workers feel AI tools are advancing faster than they can learn, causing anxiety and highlighting a need for better support and guidance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
One in four UK construction suppliers lagging in digital commerce
Digital Transformation

One in four UK construction suppliers lagging in digital commerce

A quarter of UK construction suppliers are struggling with eCommerce, risking competitiveness as the sector lags in digital transformation, research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation
DevOps

Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation

Temus credits low code development for fast, adaptable digital transformation in Singapore, powering advanced apps with AI integration and strong talent training.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Data Analytics

Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025

New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025