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Australian mid-sized firms gain from AI, but skills lag
Digital Transformation

Australian mid-sized firms gain from AI, but skills lag

Australian mid-sized firms are reaping productivity gains from AI, but MYOB says weak training, governance and legacy systems are limiting wider benefits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
MYOB says AI-using SMEs are growing 2.8 times faster
Data Analytics

MYOB says AI-using SMEs are growing 2.8 times faster

MYOB data shows Australian SMEs using AI are expanding 2.8 times faster, as the software firm flags a widening adoption gap and skills shortage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Young Australians back under-16 social media curbs
Data Protection

Young Australians back under-16 social media curbs

Survey finds 47% of young Australians back under-16 social media limits, but most fear losing news, learning and friendship online.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Digital divide stories

Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links
Space Technologies

Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links

Viasat's ViaSat-3 F3 satellite reaches orbit after SpaceX launch, promising over 1 terabit per second of capacity for Asia-Pacific users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Harmonic unveils AI tools for fibre network operations
Unified Communications

Harmonic unveils AI tools for fibre network operations

Harmonic adds AI-led fibre operations tools as broadband suppliers target rural roll-outs, lower service faults and simplify back-office links.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Anthropic's AI agents spark debate over business risk
Digital Transformation

Anthropic's AI agents spark debate over business risk

Anthropic's Agent Harness tests how much businesses should trust AI agents, as experts warn automation could amplify failures and cyber risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand mid-sized firms lag on AI readiness, MYOB finds
Data Protection

New Zealand mid-sized firms lag on AI readiness, MYOB finds

New Zealand mid-sized firms are being held back by weak AI foundations, with cybersecurity, skills and governance gaps slowing productivity gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ
Data Protection

SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ

SkoolBooks rolls out across New Zealand and Australia, offering schools a classroom platform with local data hosting and real-time parent engagement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
UK among cheaper markets in global broadband price league
Network Infrastructure

UK among cheaper markets in global broadband price league

UK ranks 70th in Broadband Genie's global survey, as Eastern Europe tops the cheapest fixed-line internet markets and North America stays costly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
OpenAI says weekly users top 900 million as AI reshapes work
Digital Transformation

OpenAI says weekly users top 900 million as AI reshapes work

OpenAI's weekly user base has surged past 900 million as experts warn AI's economic impact is still hiding in official data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Cambridge Broadband opens first US office in Texas
Unified Communications

Cambridge Broadband opens first US office in Texas

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group has launched a Richardson, Texas base to support US customers with logistics, engineering and 5G fixed wireless roll-out.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital divide stories

New Zealand faces widening innovation gap, TUANZ warns
Data Protection

New Zealand faces widening innovation gap, TUANZ warns

New Zealand's digital progress is stalling as AI reshapes work, cybersecurity risks rise and TUANZ urges bold action to close the innovation gap.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption
Digital Transformation

UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption

AI skills shortages are limiting business returns, with QA warning that training gaps are leaving many workers using the tools only for basic tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand
Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

Microsoft to train another 200,000 New Zealanders in AI and digital skills by 2028 as demand surges and businesses chase productivity gains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
Robotics

Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter

Japan urged to turn digital strengths into broader economic gains as GSMA report calls for faster 5G, stronger trust and more inclusive services.

By Lara Dewar • 5 min read • Last month
Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust
Unified Communications

Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust

GSMA says Japan must accelerate 5G standalone rollout, close a growing grey digital divide and tighten online security to lift productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps
Unified Communications

Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

Tuanz marks 40 years by calling for a national rethink on AI, school digital skills and internet access as online harm and coverage gaps widen.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month