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ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth
Digital Transformation

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Chris Morrissey wins WA Pearcey award for tech leadership
DevOps

Chris Morrissey wins WA Pearcey award for tech leadership

Chris Morrissey, founder of Ever Nimble, is named 2025 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year for transforming IT and cybersecurity services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

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UBE Marketing launches to support B2B clients in Microsoft sector
Marketing Technologies

UBE Marketing launches to support B2B clients in Microsoft sector

Alvin Paronda has launched UBE Marketing to support B2B clients and Microsoft partners with tailored marketing strategies and expert guidance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific
Artificial Intelligence

FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific

FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th 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

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SPU & RevisionSuccess lead AI workshop for student innovation
EduTech

SPU & RevisionSuccess lead AI workshop for student innovation

Sripatum University and RevisionSuccess hosted a workshop showing 200+ students how AI can enhance education and boost entrepreneurial skills in Thailand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Wellington tech hub adds NZD $11.9 million GDP & 127 jobs
Wellington City Council

Wellington tech hub adds NZD $11.9 million GDP & 127 jobs

Wellington's Taiawa Tech Hub has boosted the economy by NZD $11.9 million GDP and created 127 jobs in its first year, supporting 20 startups and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion
Fintech

New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion

New Zealand startups pitching at Icehouse Ventures' Showcase have raised nearly USD $2 billion in funding over 15 years, boosting local innovation and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario
Artificial Intelligence

FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario

FedNor awards CAD $1.05 million to NORCAT, boosting AI adoption and innovation in over 35 Northern Ontario SMEs to enhance productivity and growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Bristol to launch BTF+ festival blending tech, culture & arts
Unified Communications

Bristol to launch BTF+ festival blending tech, culture & arts

Bristol is set to host BTF+, a six-day festival blending technology, creativity and culture, from 6-11 October 2025 in the Old City area.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Myriad360 secures spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 with 77% growth
Firewalls

Myriad360 secures spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 with 77% growth

Myriad360 ranks 4767 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list with 77% growth, marking its 14th inclusion among America's fastest-growing private companies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
CData Software earns second spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 list
Data management

CData Software earns second spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 list

CData Software ranks 2,373 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, marking its second year among America's fastest-growing private companies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Prsnt app sees user surge after Dragons' Den & joint backing
Clean technologies

Prsnt app sees user surge after Dragons' Den & joint backing

Prsnt app surges in popularity after backing from three Dragons on BBC's Dragons' Den, with tens of thousands now sending instant digital gifts daily.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow
Small Business

One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow

One in five UK SMEs face survival mode amid rising tech and skills gaps, with smaller firms hit hardest across all regions, Employment Hero reports.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Webuters launches AI tools to boost digital access & growth
Digital Transformation

Webuters launches AI tools to boost digital access & growth

Webuters launches AI tools like OfficeIQ to boost digital growth, offering no-code solutions and free access for SMEs across sectors globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances
Financial Systems

Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances

Osome and Aspire have expanded their partnership to automate SME finance tasks in Singapore and Hong Kong, cutting weekly admin time by up to six hours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Malaysian SMEs risk RM 20,000 fines as e-invoicing nears
Digital Transformation

Malaysian SMEs risk RM 20,000 fines as e-invoicing nears

Malaysian SMEs risk fines up to RM 20,000 as mandatory e-invoicing nears, with many unprepared due to accounting errors and outdated practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025