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Research teams slow to adopt AI risk losing organisational clout
Digital Transformation

Research teams slow to adopt AI risk losing organisational clout

Research teams not using AI risk losing influence, with AI-powered insights driving 72% of teams to increased demand and budget, Qualtrics finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Financial institutions adopt AI with focus on trust & staff
Data Protection

Financial institutions adopt AI with focus on trust & staff

Financial firms are embracing AI with a focus on trust, using it to enhance customer service and support staff, not cut jobs, amid growing governance concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why the rise of business travel in 2025 demands stronger expense controls
Data Analytics

Why the rise of business travel in 2025 demands stronger expense controls

Australian outbound business travel grew 12.4% in H1 2025, boosting demand for robust expense controls amid rising global engagement and steady airfare costs.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
New Relic named leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for DEM
Digital Transformation

New Relic named leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for DEM

New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, marking its second consecutive year in this top position.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks
Software-as-a-Service

Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks

Infoblox has enhanced its Universal DDI suite with new AI-ready features, boosting network resilience and management for over 200 firms including Fortune 500s.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

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Adopting “AI” for Digital Transformation requires specificity
Data Analytics

Adopting “AI” for Digital Transformation requires specificity

Businesses must specify which AI type they adopt-LLMs, generative, or predictive-to drive meaningful digital transformation and avoid empty buzzwords.

By Joe Logan • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
HR Crowd ranked 16th as demand grows for strategic HR tech
Unified Communications

HR Crowd ranked 16th as demand grows for strategic HR tech

HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI Has Redefined What a Technology Partner Should Be - And Australia's Tech Sector Must Evolve With It
Digital Transformation

AI Has Redefined What a Technology Partner Should Be - And Australia's Tech Sector Must Evolve With It

AI has transformed Australia's tech sector, demanding partners who integrate strategy, engineering and data to deliver rapid, scalable innovation and real outcomes.

By Michael Cali • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Australian firms to boost software spend despite low satisfaction
Digital Transformation

Australian firms to boost software spend despite low satisfaction

Despite only 30% of Australian firms satisfied with software purchases, 81% plan to boost spending by up to 15% next year to drive business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK SMBs miss out on GBP £217 billion due to unrealised growth
DevOps

UK SMBs miss out on GBP £217 billion due to unrealised growth

UK small businesses lose GBP £217 billion yearly, with 58% of growth potential unfulfilled due to operational challenges and limited AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Why a circular economy could boost Australia's industrial competitiveness
Internet of Things

Why a circular economy could boost Australia's industrial competitiveness

Australia aims to double its circular economy by 2035, boosting industry competitiveness through recycling, AI, and sustainable supply chains.

By Matthew Addley • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains
Digital Transformation

Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains

Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
UK firms dedicate 49% of resilience budgets to AI & tech
Digital Transformation

UK firms dedicate 49% of resilience budgets to AI & tech

UK firms allocate 49% of resilience budgets to AI and technology, outspending supply chain and talent upskilling amid rising regulatory pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment
Customer Experience

Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment

A survey of 164 Australian CEOs finds 81% value branding, yet only 16% plan to boost brand investment, highlighting a gap in structured brand management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Compare Club ramps up life broker acquisitions amid sector shift
Partner Programmes

Compare Club ramps up life broker acquisitions amid sector shift

Compare Club is expanding its acquisition of life insurance brokerages as advisers shift focus from legacy policies to financial planning and wealth management.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
The business value of uncomplicated
Digital Transformation

The business value of uncomplicated

Businesses grow increasingly complex, but prioritising uncomplicated, intuitive AI tools can boost speed, clarity and employee satisfaction in today's fast market.

By Dennis Woodside • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Australian small businesses face readiness gap in adopting AI tools
Marketing Technologies

Australian small businesses face readiness gap in adopting AI tools

Despite AI spurring revenue growth for many, over half of Australian small businesses remain unprepared to fully integrate AI into core operations, exposing a readiness gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
AI-powered bots surge by 300%, challenging digital business
Application Security

AI-powered bots surge by 300%, challenging digital business

AI-powered bots have surged 300% to over 3 billion, challenging online businesses with increased cyber threats and operational costs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025