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MyState picks TCS platform for Auswide merger integration
Digital Transformation

MyState picks TCS platform for Auswide merger integration

The merger will leave MyState with one core banking system, reducing complexity and supporting digital services across the combined lender.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall
Agricultural Technology

Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall

The latest figures point to weaker demand and tighter margins, with employment across Australian small businesses down 0.6% in July.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

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LogicMonitor launches AI-led IT model with governed action
Hybrid Cloud

LogicMonitor launches AI-led IT model with governed action

Enterprises under pressure from alert overload may gain faster incident as the platform ties AI recommendations to strict human approvals and audit trails.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
SMC launches AUD $20,000 AI grant for organisations
Digital Transformation

SMC launches AUD $20,000 AI grant for organisations

The consulting-only prize is aimed at organisations still struggling to turn existing AI spend into measurable returns, with vendor lock-in among the risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
CFOs prioritise trust over speed in AI adoption journey
Data governance

CFOs prioritise trust over speed in AI adoption journey

Finance chiefs see AI as a risk-management issue first, with clean data and human oversight seen as essential to protect statements and audits.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Yesterday
Jabra study finds AI adds work & boosts collaboration
Artificial Intelligence

Jabra study finds AI adds work & boosts collaboration

AI is adding tasks for most knowledge workers, while frequent users say it is also lifting collaboration and team connection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Titan Brands cuts backorder risk by linking systems
Supply Chain

Titan Brands cuts backorder risk by linking systems

Potential weekly sales lost to backorders have fallen by USD $640,000 after Titan Brands linked ordering, warehousing and transport systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Australia needs more skilled workers. It also needs to stop wasting their time
Construction

Australia needs more skilled workers. It also needs to stop wasting their time

Technicians are losing up to two hours a day to admin, squeezing capacity and worsening delays as labour shortages bite across essential industries.

By Andrew Wiltshire • 5 min read • Yesterday
nCino launches AI suite for mortgage loan officers
Risk & Compliance

nCino launches AI suite for mortgage loan officers

The new tools are already in use at Educated Mortgage, as lenders seek to cut manual work and speed up turnaround times.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Workplace AI training could add USD $177 billion to US
Digital Transformation

Workplace AI training could add USD $177 billion to US

Stronger workplace AI training could add USD $177 billion to the US economy by 2030, as most firms adopt tools faster than they train staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
LendWell signs biggest UK deal with SPF Private Clients
Digital Transformation

LendWell signs biggest UK deal with SPF Private Clients

The rollout could free up advisers' time by cutting mortgage administration, while giving the software firm a stronger foothold in the UK market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

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Evos lands USD $9 million to automate industrial work
Manufacturing

Evos lands USD $9 million to automate industrial work

The funding will help Evos expand autonomous operators across manufacturing and freight, after it passed USD $1 million in annual revenue within four weeks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Connext Global says vacant roles cost USD $14,700 a month
Human Capital Management

Connext Global says vacant roles cost USD $14,700 a month

Vacancies are draining staff and customers, with employers saying an unfilled critical role costs USD $14,700 a month, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Forgepoint raises USD $9.8 million for quoting software
Customer Relationship Management

Forgepoint raises USD $9.8 million for quoting software

Customers are quoting 30% more jobs and cutting turnaround times by over 55% as Forgepoint's AI tool gains traction in manufacturing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
TD expands agentic AI into mortgage funding operations
Artificial Intelligence

TD expands agentic AI into mortgage funding operations

The bank expects the new tools to double colleague productivity in early funding and discharge checks, while staff keep final oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
NZ firms need better systems before scaling AI, Reframr
Digital Transformation

NZ firms need better systems before scaling AI, Reframr

Only 2% of New Zealand organisations see themselves as AI teamwork leaders, as most spending still favours technology over people.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Conference Board sets five-stage AI agent work framework
Data governance

Conference Board sets five-stage AI agent work framework

As spending rises, employers are being urged to redesign tasks around AI agents or risk automating the wrong work without measurable gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday