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Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on change management
Unified Communications

Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on change management

Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.

By Daniel Keys • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Digital innovation set to cut Australian freight costs by 5%
Data Analytics

Digital innovation set to cut Australian freight costs by 5%

Eighty percent of Australian supply chain leaders expect digital innovation to cut freight costs by at least 5% by 2030, boosting efficiency and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders
Hybrid Cloud

Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders

Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.

By Sascha Giese • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

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AI drives productivity & resilience in global warehouse sector
Data Science

AI drives productivity & resilience in global warehouse sector

AI is now integral to 60% of warehouses globally, boosting productivity and resilience while reshaping workforces, reveals research by Mecalux and MIT.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026
Edge Computing

Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026

By 2026, AI will reshape enterprise strategy with agentic AI, embedded systems, and human-centric transformation driving competitive edge and innovation.

By Mike Morgan • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending
Productivity

Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
DevOps

Connected construction powers the future of data centres

Connectivity is transforming construction sites by reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and enhancing safety, vital for the booming 2025 data centre sector.

By Fred Rio • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive
Smart Cities

Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive

Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI plus cyber security: The double-edged sword
Multi-factor authentication

AI plus cyber security: The double-edged sword

AI is boosting cybercrime in Australia, with frauds mimicking government sites and cloning messages to steal funds amid rapid, unregulated adoption by businesses.

By Maria Padisetti • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction
Partner Programmes

Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction

UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?
Data Analytics

Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?

Australian businesses could unlock a USD $60bn productivity gain by saving 8%-10% on external supplier spend without job or performance cuts.

By Simon Geale • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it
Digital Transformation

Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it

UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.

By Hassen Hattab • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How security theatre is killing developer productivity
Security Operations Centres

How security theatre is killing developer productivity

Fragmented security tools and manual remediation overload developers, causing burnout that threatens productivity and cybersecurity in fast-paced AI-driven workplaces.

By Derek Maki • 7 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
What you don't automate shows what creativity really means
Digital Transformation

What you don't automate shows what creativity really means

As automation becomes universal, companies' true edge lies in what they choose not to automate, preserving human creativity and judgment.

By Craig Elimeliah • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps
Data Analytics

Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps

Singapore firms plan to boost AI spending to SGD $18.9m this year, with rising ROI but face challenges in workforce skills and data integration.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI investment boom sparks fears of unsustainable valuations
Artificial Intelligence

AI investment boom sparks fears of unsustainable valuations

Surging AI investments risk outpacing technical readiness, sparking fears of a market correction akin to the 2000 dotcom crash, warns Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Is AI transformation right for your business or just a failed investment waiting to happen?
Data Analytics

Is AI transformation right for your business or just a failed investment waiting to happen?

AI promises huge business gains but many firms face failure without clear strategy, culture shift and robust data - success demands discipline, not just technology.

By David Hillier • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025