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NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035
Data Analytics

NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035

NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

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Tata Communications launches Voice AI for real-time fintech chats
Fintech

Tata Communications launches Voice AI for real-time fintech chats

Tata Communications unveils Voice AI platform for real-time, multilingual fintech chats, enhancing speed, security, and seamless automation in financial services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Org Group invests in HappyPath Labs to boost CX technology reach
DevOps

Org Group invests in HappyPath Labs to boost CX technology reach

Org Group has taken a minority stake in Irish start-up HappyPath Labs to expand its reach in AI-driven customer experience technology for contact centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains
Unified Communications

AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains

Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Atturra boosts digital transformation with enhanced Oracle ties
Data Protection

Atturra boosts digital transformation with enhanced Oracle ties

Atturra joins Oracle's enhanced partner programme to boost digital transformation and support clients migrating to Oracle Cloud across various sectors in Australia and NZ.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Vietnam tops the list for high ATM fees faced by Kiwi travellers
Money management

Vietnam tops the list for high ATM fees faced by Kiwi travellers

New data shows Vietnam charges Kiwi travellers the highest ATM fees globally, with average third-party costs of 27.1% per withdrawal, the biggest worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025
JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia
Document Management

JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia

JAVLN has raised AUD $6 million to advance AI integration and expand its cloud-based insurance software across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Snowflake debuts Cortex AI to unify data for financial services
Data Analytics

Snowflake debuts Cortex AI to unify data for financial services

Snowflake unveils Cortex AI for Financial Services to unify data ecosystems, enabling secure AI model deployment and integration with top industry platforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Elemental Concept names Chris Mitchell to lead APAC expansion
Digital Transformation

Elemental Concept names Chris Mitchell to lead APAC expansion

Elemental Concept has appointed Chris Mitchell as Managing Director APAC to drive its expansion and digital transformation services across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Financial services strong in prevention but slow on threat fixes
DevOps

Financial services strong in prevention but slow on threat fixes

Financial services excel at preventing cyber vulnerabilities but take a median 61 days to fix issues, risking systemic exposure despite strong security programs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
UK & Ireland consumers embrace AI assistants, trust grows with use
Customer Experience

UK & Ireland consumers embrace AI assistants, trust grows with use

Nearly three-quarters of UK and Ireland consumers now trust AI assistants, with 79% confident chatbots provide reliable help, says IBM study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions
Digital Transformation

Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions

Chainlink and 24 major banks collaborate to reduce $58 billion global corporate actions costs, using AI and blockchain for real-time data sharing and automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis
Digital Transformation

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Venn launches online incorporation for Ontario businesses
Partner Programmes

Venn launches online incorporation for Ontario businesses

The Toronto-based company now offers Ontario entrepreneurs online incorporation, bundling business registration and banking in one seamless digital service.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Oct 2025
VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million value to firms
Storage

VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million value to firms

Enterprises using Hitachi Vantara's VSP One reported a 285% ROI and USD $1.1 million value, with benefits realised in just seven months, says Forrester.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
UK banks invest big in AI but struggle to see business returns
Digital Transformation

UK banks invest big in AI but struggle to see business returns

UK banks lead in AI adoption with GBP £1.8bn planned investment, but 63% have yet to see significant business gains from these technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
AI set to widen gender skills gap in UK's GBP £1 trillion tech
Agricultural Technology

AI set to widen gender skills gap in UK's GBP £1 trillion tech

AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK's GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025