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Rippling launches custom course builder tool for Aussie firms
EduTech

Rippling launches custom course builder tool for Aussie firms

Rippling unveils a custom course builder tool to elevate L&D for Australian businesses, aiming to streamline tailored training and boost productivity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Zendesk report: AI to revolutionise Australian CX by 2027
Customer Experience

Zendesk report: AI to revolutionise Australian CX by 2027

A new Zendesk report predicts AI will transform Australian customer experience by 2027, with 92% of CX leaders believing traditional methods will become obsolete.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness
Customer Experience

How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness

Australian organisations must embrace automation to enhance competitiveness, as many are trailing behind in innovation amid economic challenges.

By Dan Cooke • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Public worried about AI as experts mitigate misconceptions
Digital Entertainment

Public worried about AI as experts mitigate misconceptions

Ipsos finds 75% of the public worried about AI and data privacy. Experts, including Trint, counter misconceptions, highlighting AI's productivity benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney
Clean technologies

ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney

The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI
Unified Communications

Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI

A PMI report reveals early adopters of Generative AI in project management are seeing major gains in productivity and problem-solving, outpacing peers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year
Supply Chain

Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year

Australian businesses are poised to increase AI investment by 67% this year, making it the second highest market globally for AI capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Canva launches global brand system to boost workplace design
Productivity

Canva launches global brand system to boost workplace design

Canva unveils a refreshed brand system geared towards global workplaces, aiming to boost productivity and design capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Newgen Software named notable vendor in Forrester report
Customer Experience

Newgen Software named notable vendor in Forrester report

Newgen Software's robust automation solutions are spotlighted in Forrester's The Task-Centric Automation Software Landscape, Q3 2024 report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Docusign's Rebecca Denman on revolutionising the SaaS landscape
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Docusign's Rebecca Denman on revolutionising the SaaS landscape

Docusign's VP Rebecca Denman reveals the firm's game-changing Intelligent Agreement Management platform, set to revolutionise SaaS and agreement processes.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
AI integration in manufacturing boosted by Zyxel Networks
Network Infrastructure

AI integration in manufacturing boosted by Zyxel Networks

Zyxel Networks' Nebula cloud solution addresses the challenges of AI integration in manufacturing, offering centralised management and AI-powered monitoring to boost efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
monday.com launches new Portfolio management solution for enterprises
Productivity

monday.com launches new Portfolio management solution for enterprises

monday.com has unveiled its new Portfolio management solution for enterprises, offering a seamless, user-friendly interface to enhance project oversight and streamline workflows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first
Digital Transformation

Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first

As mid-size businesses gear up for digital transformation, prioritising the finance function may offer the most strategic opportunities for immediate gains.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Four ways AI can boost contact centre agent performance and improve customer service
Customer Experience

Four ways AI can boost contact centre agent performance and improve customer service

As AI tools increasingly permeate contact centres, their role in enhancing agent performance and customer service is proving pivotal rather than replacing humans.

By Paul Rilstone and Simon Shanks • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Celonis & Zespri celebrate success in process optimisation
Data Analytics

Celonis & Zespri celebrate success in process optimisation

Zespri's collaboration with Celonis has revolutionised their business operations, cutting vendor invoice cycle times by 27% and boosting purchase order conformance to 88%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
UK govt announces £32 million in funding for new AI projects
Artificial Intelligence

UK govt announces £32 million in funding for new AI projects

In a move to bolster AI innovation, the government announced funding for 98 new AI projects, allocating £32 million to help drive efficiencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Surge in AI adoption amongst sales challenges in Singapore
Marketing Technologies

Surge in AI adoption amongst sales challenges in Singapore

Salesforce's latest report reveals rising challenges for sales teams, with 66% of professionals in Singapore finding it harder to meet customer expectations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024