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Consulting’s hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it

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UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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How security theatre is killing developer productivity

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Fragmented security tools and manual remediation overload developers, causing burnout that threatens productivity and cybersecurity in fast-paced AI-driven workplaces.
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Why Australia’s AI ambitions depend on change management

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Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.
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Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026

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By 2026, AI will reshape enterprise strategy with agentic AI, embedded systems, and human-centric transformation driving competitive edge and innovation.
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Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending

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New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.
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Connected construction powers the future of data centres

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Connectivity is transforming construction sites by reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and enhancing safety, vital for the booming 2025 data centre sector.
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Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive

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Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.
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AI plus cyber security: The double-edged sword

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AI is boosting cybercrime in Australia, with frauds mimicking government sites and cloning messages to steal funds amid rapid, unregulated adoption by businesses.
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Digital innovation set to cut Australian freight costs by 5%

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Eighty percent of Australian supply chain leaders expect digital innovation to cut freight costs by at least 5% by 2030, boosting efficiency and sustainability.
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Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders

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Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.
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What you don't automate shows what creativity really means

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As automation becomes universal, companies’ true edge lies in what they choose not to automate, preserving human creativity and judgment.
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Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps

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Singapore firms plan to boost AI spending to SGD $18.9m this year, with rising ROI but face challenges in workforce skills and data integration.
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AI investment boom sparks fears of unsustainable valuations

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Surging AI investments risk outpacing technical readiness, sparking fears of a market correction akin to the 2000 dotcom crash, warns Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.
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Is AI transformation right for your business or just a failed investment waiting to happen?

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AI promises huge business gains but many firms face failure without clear strategy, culture shift and robust data - success demands discipline, not just technology.
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AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency

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AI firms like Copilot and OpenAI set new efficiency records, generating millions in revenue per employee, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and lean workforces.
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US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly to digital gaps for staff

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US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly as frontline workers waste over 370 hours annually due to poor digital tools and communication gaps, research shows.
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BPA market to surge to USD $52.2 billion by 2035 as SMEs lead

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The BPA market is set to soar to USD $52.2 billion by 2035, with SMEs leading adoption and on-premises solutions dominating demand.
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Skills are critical to Australia’s productivity - that’s why we need a common language for them

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Australia needs a common language for skills to boost productivity, adapt to workforce changes, and harness AI for a digitally-enabled future economy.
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UK leads Europe in resilience to ageing workforce & automation

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The UK tops Europe in resilience to ageing workforce and automation, boasting low job displacement risk and strong digital skills among its workers.
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Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains

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