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Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million jobs by 2034
Small Business

Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million jobs by 2034

Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million job opportunities by 2034, tackling unemployment among Australians facing employment barriers with tech and social partnerships.

By Alexandra Goodenough • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?
Small Business

SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?

Australian SMBs spend on average AUD $7,600 yearly on recruitment, yet only 6% rate their hiring process as excellent amid economic struggles.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Resilience becomes non-negotiable: Four cyber trends that will define 2026
Digital Transformation

Resilience becomes non-negotiable: Four cyber trends that will define 2026

In 2026, digital resilience becomes essential as cyber threats and interconnected system failures heighten risks for businesses and national infrastructure alike.

By Trevor Dearing • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

AI and the future of supply chains: Moving from predictive to adaptive
Internet of Things

AI and the future of supply chains: Moving from predictive to adaptive

AI and automation are transforming supply chains from rigid forecasts to adaptive systems, blending technology with human insight for resilience and agility.

By Alan Win • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI deployments grow as banks realise the potential benefits
Fintech

AI deployments grow as banks realise the potential benefits

Banks are moving beyond AI pilots to integrate intelligent systems across operations, boosting efficiency and personalising customer engagement sector-wide.

By Jeremy Thomas • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Unlocking GenAI and cloud effectiveness with intelligent archiving
Data Analytics

Unlocking GenAI and cloud effectiveness with intelligent archiving

Intelligent archiving enables businesses to optimise data for generative AI and cloud use, ensuring clean, accessible datasets and reducing storage costs.

By Steve Leeper • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
How tech companies can grow strong and stay balanced
DevOps

How tech companies can grow strong and stay balanced

Tech firms must balance rapid growth with team wellbeing, using clear processes and supportive leadership to sustain innovation and avoid burnout.

By Anton Onufriienko • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Two NZ startups team up to make mental health support for employees more affordable
Small Business

Two NZ startups team up to make mental health support for employees more affordable

Two NZ startups, Employment Hero and Clearhead, join forces to make affordable mental health support accessible for employees in small businesses.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?
Data Analytics

The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The New Face of Social Engineering
Ransomware

The New Face of Social Engineering

AI-powered social engineering attacks now blend email, text, and deepfake calls, costing enterprises millions and challenging traditional trust models.

By Sandy Kronenberg • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Tech trends 2026: Where innovation meets resilience
Internet of Things

Tech trends 2026: Where innovation meets resilience

Tech Trends 2026 highlights resilience as essential amid supply chain issues, AI risks, and rising customer demands for trusted, stable partners.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Retrieval-augmented generation can manage expectations of AI
Digital Transformation

Retrieval-augmented generation can manage expectations of AI

RAG technology helps UK firms manage AI expectations by grounding outputs in reliable data, boosting trust and enabling faster, responsible adoption.

By Philip Miller • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Negligence is Warfare
Data Protection

Negligence is Warfare

Cyber-attacks in the UK have surged from 89 to 204, exposing major firms like Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover to serious risks amid government inaction.

By Jeremy Samide • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Stop buying, start building: How to win the digital skills race
Digital Transformation

Stop buying, start building: How to win the digital skills race

Organisations must prioritise building digital skills in-house through AI-powered learning to close widening gaps and thrive by 2026 amid rapid tech change.

By Nelson Sivalingam • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why the UK's new Cyber Bill demands action, not compliance
Hyperscale

Why the UK's new Cyber Bill demands action, not compliance

The UK's new Cyber Resilience Bill broadens digital security rules, demanding action from data centres and service providers to strengthen supply chain cyber defences.

By Nige Wilkinson • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Adopting “AI” for Digital Transformation requires specificity
Data Analytics

Adopting “AI” for Digital Transformation requires specificity

Businesses must specify which AI type they adopt-LLMs, generative, or predictive-to drive meaningful digital transformation and avoid empty buzzwords.

By Joe Logan • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Designing for the future: How circularity is reshaping product lifecycles
Clean technologies

Designing for the future: How circularity is reshaping product lifecycles

Leading tech firms redesign products for circularity, focusing on durability and resale value to boost sustainability and brand loyalty.

By James Murdock • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025