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Salesforce study: AI a top priority for Australian executives
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce study: AI a top priority for Australian executives

A YouGov survey for Salesforce reveals 81% of Australian business leaders prioritise generative AI, with 50% already having clear strategies and 42% developing them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Human Capital Management

How financial wellness programs can help companies save big

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

By Nicole Kelly • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Deloitte & Canva form strategic alliance to boost productivity
Digital Transformation

Deloitte & Canva form strategic alliance to boost productivity

Deloitte Australia and Canva have teamed up in a pioneering alliance to enhance branded content creation and boost productivity through generative AI solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector
Robotics

Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector

Australia's food sector eyes AI to boost efficiency and transparency. While major firms embrace AI, smaller players need strategic guidance to leverage its benefits.

By Todd Redwood • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Intel launches Core Ultra 200V processors with AI advancements
Cloud Services

Intel launches Core Ultra 200V processors with AI advancements

Intel unveils the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, promising up to 50% lower power consumption and groundbreaking AI performance for mobile devices.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
ProHance report reveals productivity divergence across sectors
Supply Chain

ProHance report reveals productivity divergence across sectors

ProHance's Global Productivity Benchmarking Report reveals stark productivity trends, with non-tech sectors seeing a 6% rise, contrasting tech's 4% decline.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
AI and recruitment - let's keep the HUMAN in 'human resources'
Human Capital Management

AI and recruitment - let's keep the HUMAN in 'human resources'

As AI transforms recruitment, it's essential to ensure technology enhances human oversight, not replaces it, maintaining fairness and ethical hiring practices.

By Olivia Dyet • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Datacom named strategic partner for Windows 11 in ANZ region
Artificial Intelligence

Datacom named strategic partner for Windows 11 in ANZ region

Datacom has been named a strategic partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to help organisations transition before Windows 10 support ends.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
ControlUp named leader in digital employee experience tools
Unified Communications

ControlUp named leader in digital employee experience tools

ControlUp has been named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Tools, highlighting its innovation and market influence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Middlebank forms strategic alliance with Freterium in TMS deal
Internet of Things

Middlebank forms strategic alliance with Freterium in TMS deal

Middlebank Consulting Group has joined forces with Freterium to offer advanced Transportation Management System solutions in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Adobe launches Workfront Planning to streamline marketing campaigns
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches Workfront Planning to streamline marketing campaigns

Adobe launches Adobe Workfront Planning with generative AI to streamline marketing campaigns, providing marketers with a unified platform to boost efficiency and personalisation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Productivity

Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages

Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

AI drives productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand
Generative AI

AI drives productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand

AI is boosting productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand, reveals new research by AI Forum NZ, Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Solving the connectivity conundrum in UK office buildings
Encryption

Solving the connectivity conundrum in UK office buildings

A recent survey reveals poor office mobile connectivity affects 70% of UK hybrid workers, with 55% finding better connections at home, impacting productivity and stress.

By Steven Try • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business
Customer Experience

Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business

AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.

By Spencer Bailey • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Spirent Communications modernises with SnapLogic GenAI integration
Data Analytics

Spirent Communications modernises with SnapLogic GenAI integration

Spirent Communications sees a productivity boost after adopting SnapLogic's GenAI platform; the automation tool trim maintenance costs by 90% and enhances sales efficiency by 5%.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024