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Australian firms cite connectivity costs as barrier to 5G adoption
Network Infrastructure

Australian firms cite connectivity costs as barrier to 5G adoption

Australian businesses see high connectivity costs as a key barrier to 5G adoption, limiting innovation, productivity, and sustainability efforts nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Beyond Blue boosts collaboration with Microsoft Teams upgrade
Unified Communications

Beyond Blue boosts collaboration with Microsoft Teams upgrade

Beyond Blue has enhanced its communication with a Microsoft Teams rollout and new meeting tech, boosting collaboration and hybrid work efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features
Gaming

Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features

Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ

Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Siemens unveils SysML v2 modeler to boost systems engineering
Unified Communications

Siemens unveils SysML v2 modeler to boost systems engineering

Siemens launches Systems Modeler for SysML v2, a web-based tool boosting collaborative engineering across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
How Norby the language robot is more than just a companion
Robotics

How Norby the language robot is more than just a companion

Norby, an AI-powered language robot supporting over 30 languages, was showcased by founder Adrian Mullan at Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Matillion launches Maia to automate & simplify data engineering
Data Analytics

Matillion launches Maia to automate & simplify data engineering

Matillion launches Maia, an AI-powered tool that automates data engineering workflows, boosting productivity and simplifying complex data pipeline creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Modernizing mobile device management: Empowering productivity without compromise
Digital Transformation

Modernizing mobile device management: Empowering productivity without compromise

Pulseway modernizes Mobile Device Management, shifting from control to productivity enabler, integrating security with seamless remote support across devices.

By Victoria Boryaeva • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Finance leaders to boost agentic AI use for efficiency gains
Artificial Intelligence

Finance leaders to boost agentic AI use for efficiency gains

Finance leaders plan a sixfold rise in agentic AI use by 2026 to boost efficiency and accuracy amid growing economic volatility, says Wolters Kluwer survey.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Manhattan unveils Agentic AI to transform supply chain tasks
Digital Transformation

Manhattan unveils Agentic AI to transform supply chain tasks

Manhattan Associates launches Agentic AI and Agent Foundry to revolutionise supply chain operations with autonomous agents and customisable digital solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Businesses consider merging IT & HR to boost engagement
Digital Transformation

Businesses consider merging IT & HR to boost engagement

Nexthink research reveals 93% of IT leaders back merging IT and HR to boost productivity, engagement, and employee satisfaction within five years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

OSG extends Rimini Street deal to 2029 to cut IT costs by 8%
Digital Transformation

OSG extends Rimini Street deal to 2029 to cut IT costs by 8%

OSG extends its deal with Rimini Street to 2029, cutting IT costs by 8% to boost factory automation and productivity initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth
Firewalls

Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth

Ninety percent of Canadian businesses view secure, reliable 5G as vital for innovation and growth, despite cost and infrastructure challenges impacting progress.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains

Optimism among New Zealand firms hits a peak since 2021, as 45% anticipate growth, boosted by AI-driven productivity and rising customer demand in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%
Software-as-a-Service

Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%

Azul's new Java security tool cuts false positives by 99%, boosting detection accuracy and helping DevOps teams focus on real risks in production code.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills
Artificial Intelligence

Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills

Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Gordon Murray Group streamlines IT operations with Apogee
Digital Transformation

Gordon Murray Group streamlines IT operations with Apogee

Gordon Murray Group has teamed up with Apogee to streamline IT asset management, slashing laptop setup times by 30 times and boosting security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025