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Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns
Data Protection

Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns

The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
WORK180 reveals top workplaces for women in Australia 2025
Transparency

WORK180 reveals top workplaces for women in Australia 2025

WORK180 has unveiled its annual Top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia, with hipages leading the pack for its dedication to gender equity and employee well-being.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Transparency stories

Cybord's AI-powered RTI solution enhances PCB assembly
Manufacturing

Cybord's AI-powered RTI solution enhances PCB assembly

Cybord has unveiled its Real-Time Interception solution, a cutting-edge AI system designed to eliminate defective components from PCB assemblies instantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems
Crypto

Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems

Decentralised Finance is poised to revolutionise financial systems globally, promoting transparency, inclusivity, and drastically reducing transaction costs.

By Steve Durbin • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Turnitin Clarity to empower educators with AI insights
EduTech

Turnitin Clarity to empower educators with AI insights

Turnitin has unveiled Turnitin Clarity, a new tool aimed at promoting transparency in academic integrity and responsible AI use in education, launching in late 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Forrester highlights AI benefits & challenges in OSS use
Virtualisation

Forrester highlights AI benefits & challenges in OSS use

Forrester has unveiled two reports analysing the benefits and hurdles of open-source software in AI, highlighting cost and governance as key challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Intel expands AI PC portfolio with Core Ultra launch
Software-as-a-Service

Intel expands AI PC portfolio with Core Ultra launch

Intel has unveiled its expanded Core Ultra (Series 2) AI PC portfolio, aiming to enhance global business performance with advanced processors and features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Oklahoma saves USD $10 million with process intelligence
Data Analytics

Oklahoma saves USD $10 million with process intelligence

Oklahoma has saved over USD $10 million in its first year using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform, significantly improving state operations and taxpayer fund management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Turnitin launches Clarity tool to enhance academic integrity
Generative AI

Turnitin launches Clarity tool to enhance academic integrity

Turnitin has unveiled Turnitin Clarity, a new tool designed to uphold academic integrity and promote responsible AI use among students and educators.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Evolving MSPs: adaptability, trust, & the constant of CX
Customer Experience

IWD 2025: Evolving MSPs: adaptability, trust, & the constant of CX

As we celebrate International Women's Day 2025, the evolving landscape for managed service providers hinges on adaptability, trust, and enhancing customer experiences.

By Sara Downes • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
EduTech

Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

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Live and Interactive: The tech-driven future of digital storytelling
Customer Experience

Live and Interactive: The tech-driven future of digital storytelling

As storytelling evolves in the digital age, brands must adapt to interactive formats like live blogs to engage audiences and foster deeper connections.

By Naomi Owusu • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Data Squared urges US to adopt AI with high accuracy focus
Artificial Intelligence

Data Squared urges US to adopt AI with high accuracy focus

Data Squared has proposed key recommendations to the federal government, advocating for hallucination-resistant AI and improved procurement processes to enhance AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
SmartLend streamlines SME financing with digital platform
Fintech

SmartLend streamlines SME financing with digital platform

SmartLend has unveiled a fully digital financing platform in Singapore, streamlining access to loans for SMEs by eliminating intermediaries and fees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Eclipse unveils Theia AI & Theia IDE for open-source AI
Open source

Eclipse unveils Theia AI & Theia IDE for open-source AI

The Eclipse Foundation has unveiled Theia AI and Theia IDE, empowering developers with open-source tools for flexible and customisable AI integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
MBSToken launches to transform the $11 trillion MBS market
Digital Transformation

MBSToken launches to transform the $11 trillion MBS market

Asset Token Ventures has launched MBSToken, a platform aimed at revolutionising the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities market with blockchain technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Tech firms urge reform in public sector procurement focus
Paper

Tech firms urge reform in public sector procurement focus

A coalition of tech firms urges reform in public sector procurement, challenging the excessive focus on cost that undermines service quality and value.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025