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Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third
Digital twins

Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third

A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Economic pressures, AI reshape cloud strategy in Australia
Economics

Economic pressures, AI reshape cloud strategy in Australia

ADAPT's 2024 survey reveals Australian firms shift cloud modernisation priorities due to economic pressures, AI adoption, and mounting technical debt challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Digital adoption stories

AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind
Digital Transformation

AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind

A new report from WalkMe reveals that while AI investments in enterprises are set to surge by 64% to USD $23 million, workforce readiness lags far behind.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Why Digital Customer Experience Will Define Business Success in 2025
Data Analytics

Why Digital Customer Experience Will Define Business Success in 2025

In 2025, the digital customer experience will be crucial for organisational success, as over 70% of APAC consumers may switch brands after a poor interaction.

By Rob Newell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape
EduTech

AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape

A recent study by Interprefy reveals that 94% of multilingual event planners are keen to embrace AI-powered speech translation to enhance future events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR
Digital Transformation

RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR

RealWear has acquired Almer Technologies with backing from TeamViewer, aiming to enhance industrial AR solutions for frontline workers globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
FedEx survey shows APAC optimism for holiday sales
Supply Chain

FedEx survey shows APAC optimism for holiday sales

FedEx's recent survey reveals strong optimism in the Asia Pacific for holiday sales, with 70% of SMEs predicting sales growth, driven by eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
WalkMe unveils AI updates in Summer 2024 product release
Large Language Models

WalkMe unveils AI updates in Summer 2024 product release

WalkMe's Summer 2024 updates boost AI capabilities with enhancements to WalkMeX, offering proactive, contextual advice to revive AI productivity in workplaces.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences
EduTech

Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences

Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Switchboard raises USD $1.5 million to revolutionise supply chains
Supply Chain

Switchboard raises USD $1.5 million to revolutionise supply chains

Sydney-based Switchboard secures USD $1.5 million to overhaul supply chains, aiming to end manual processes and bring efficiencies across the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Google.org invests major $1.5 million boost to enhance AI
Artificial Intelligence

Google.org invests major $1.5 million boost to enhance AI

Google.org is investing another USD $1.5 million to boost AI capabilities for humanitarian and environmental nonprofits across the Asia-Pacific.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
WalkMe expands partner network with Cognizant & UST
Digital Transformation

WalkMe expands partner network with Cognizant & UST

WalkMe enhances its digital adoption capabilities by partnering with Cognizant and UST, aiming to simplify change management and boost generative AI adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital adoption stories

Salesforce survey reveals high support for AI in Singapore
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce survey reveals high support for AI in Singapore

A new survey reveals overwhelming public support in Singapore for AI agents in government services, with 98% of respondents willing to embrace the technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
New eInvoicing solutions for TechnologyOne users unveiled
Digital Transformation

New eInvoicing solutions for TechnologyOne users unveiled

MessageXchange has launched eInvoicing solutions for TechnologyOne users, supporting New Zealand's mandate for wider adoption by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Vodafone study: 81% see rising interest in AI, IoT, 5G
EduTech

Vodafone study: 81% see rising interest in AI, IoT, 5G

Vodafone's latest study reveals 81% of end-users are increasingly interested in AI, IoT, and 5G, signalling a shift in tech adoption across sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption
eLearning

78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis
Fleet Management

NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis

The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand's civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024