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Australian SMEs rush into AI adoption without clear strategies
Digital Transformation

Australian SMEs rush into AI adoption without clear strategies

Most Australian SMEs adopt AI tools without strategies, risking missed growth opportunities despite urgent investments and competitive pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path
Quantum Computing

Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path

Australia plans a tech transformation centred on AI and innovation, aiming for equitable growth and bespoke regulations to boost productivity and protect interests.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Australians lose hours to admin as AI resistance slows progress
Artificial Intelligence

Australians lose hours to admin as AI resistance slows progress

Nearly a quarter of Australians spend over 10 hours a week on admin tasks, with resistance to AI tools slowing efforts to boost productivity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Ricoh launches high-speed A3 printers with eco-friendly design
Document Management

Ricoh launches high-speed A3 printers with eco-friendly design

Ricoh unveils high-speed A3 colour multifunction printers IM C7010 and IM C8010, blending productivity with eco-friendly features for modern workplaces.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research
Generative AI

Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research

Government research finds generative AI will mostly enhance jobs rather than replace them, urging upskilling to embrace technological changes in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms
Digital Transformation

Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms

Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

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Productivity stories

Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro

The BenQ ScreenBar Pro offers remote workers a stylish, efficient desk light with 16 brightness levels and an auto sensor for NZD $299.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Workspace 365 launches unified search to cut digital workplace clutter
Digital Transformation

Workspace 365 launches unified search to cut digital workplace clutter

Workspace 365 launches Search .Simplified, enabling employees to search across all business apps and data from one platform, reducing digital clutter and boosting productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise construction project management
Unified Communications

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise construction project management

AI, especially Generative AI, is set to transform Australia's construction project management by boosting efficiency, predicting risks, and enhancing collaboration.

By Ben Breen • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation
Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation

AI is rapidly transforming cloud adoption and data strategies across Australia and New Zealand, driving faster business innovation and continuous enterprise adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Siemens named PLM leader for discrete manufacturing by Forrester
Manufacturing

Siemens named PLM leader for discrete manufacturing by Forrester

Siemens is named a leader in Product Lifecycle Management for discrete manufacturing by Forrester, with Teamcenter software praised as a customer favourite.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
SAP urges unified AI & data approach for ANZ business growth
Digital Transformation

SAP urges unified AI & data approach for ANZ business growth

SAP urges ANZ businesses to unify AI, data and enterprise applications, warning fragmented systems hinder productivity and growth in a new digital era.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

UKG appoints Jim Joudrey Chief Technology Officer to drive AI
Hyperscale

UKG appoints Jim Joudrey Chief Technology Officer to drive AI

UKG appoints Jim Joudrey as Chief Technology Officer to lead AI innovation and global engineering, overseeing a team of 4,000 technology professionals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Singapore SMEs turn to SaaS platforms to boost efficiency & growth
Digital Transformation

Singapore SMEs turn to SaaS platforms to boost efficiency & growth

64% of Singapore SMEs rely on SaaS platforms to boost efficiency amid economic pressures, with 72% planning further investment in the next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight
Human Capital Management

AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight

New Zealand firms rapidly adopt AI in finance and HR, but 88% stress the need for human oversight amid ethical and security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Executives urged to act swiftly or risk falling behind in AI era
Digital Transformation

Executives urged to act swiftly or risk falling behind in AI era

Lancom Technology warns executives must swiftly adopt AI strategies to avoid falling behind as companies prioritise AI for productivity and competitive edge in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025