Australia (Australian) stories - Page 5
Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices
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Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
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phishing
Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.
NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push
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NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.
Exclusive: How ‘essential’ internships are easing Australia’s tech skills shortage
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ai
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internships
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digital strategy
Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.
Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears
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digital transformation
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supply chain
CIOs resist SAP’s S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor’s roadmap.
True Alliance taps Celonis & TEC150 for procurement overhaul
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risk & compliance
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procurement
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Sydney-based True Alliance partners with Celonis and TEC150 to revamp procurement, boosting compliance and controls using Celonis' Process Intelligence platform.
AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
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Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.
Diligent adds AI tools to Entities for faster, smarter governance
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diligent
Diligent has enhanced its Entities software with AI tools for smarter governance, integrating features like AI report generation and Microsoft Teams access.
Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security
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Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.
Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant
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Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.
Australian marketers boost budgets as commerce media reshapes ads
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digital marketing
Australian marketers are boosting budgets for commerce media, which now makes up 30% of spend as brands shift to personalised, integrated shopping experiences.
AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls
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Global happiness fell nearly 10 points to 58% in 2025, but AI-driven customer service satisfaction rose 5 points to 41%, says NiCE’s report.
Email still vital for business despite messaging app surge
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Despite instant messaging growth, 48% of IT leaders say email remains the top channel for vital business communications worldwide.
World’s first LLM creativity benchmark launches for advertising
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ml
The world’s first benchmark to assess large language models for creativity in advertising has launched, backed by leading industry groups.
RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users
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martech
RingCentral has launched Customer Journey Analytics for Australian users of its RingCX platform, enhancing visibility across unified communications and contact centres.
AOC launches Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia at AUD $489
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AOC launches its new 27-inch QHD Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia, priced at AUD $489, boasting 180 Hz and DisplayHDR 1000 certification.
Legacy IT hampers rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare
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iot
Legacy IT systems hinder rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare, with 99% reliant on outdated tech despite AI use rising from 70% to 93% in 2025.
Don’t just bounce back, bounce forward: Turning data recovery into a secret weapon
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virtualisation
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ransomware
Organisations should treat data recovery as a strategic asset, using resilience and AI to swiftly bounce forward from cyberattacks, not just bounce back.
Honeywell launches AI building management for Australia, NZ
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digital transformation
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encryption
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iot
Honeywell launches its AI-powered Connected Solutions platform in Australia and New Zealand to streamline building management and boost energy efficiency.
AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
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digital transformation
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martech
AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.