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HubSpot study shows rising costs as key issue for Aussie firms
Customer Experience

HubSpot study shows rising costs as key issue for Aussie firms

A HubSpot study reveals 40% of Australian firms cite rising costs as their main challenge, alongside data security and intense competition, complicating operations and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Cloudera brings Data-in-Motion products to Red Hat OpenShift
Virtualisation

Cloudera brings Data-in-Motion products to Red Hat OpenShift

Cloudera is one of the first to offer operator and commercial support for running Apache NiFI data flows on Red Hat OpenShift, aiding digital transformation in Australia.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Gen AI worth $115bn to Australia's economy but hurdles remain, says study
AI Models

Gen AI worth $115bn to Australia's economy but hurdles remain, says study

Despite 97% of Australian C-suite IT leaders using Gen AI, hurdles include sourcing, protecting and preparing data, with calls for a Chief AI Officer to manage challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian economy stories

Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs
Digital Transformation

Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs

Willis launches Zest Insurance, a digital platform offering tailored, fully online insurance solutions to Australian SMEs, starting with admin and support sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Amplified intelligence: Smart business governance in the AI-age
Digital Transformation

Amplified intelligence: Smart business governance in the AI-age

Australian businesses are urged to adopt responsible AI governance to harness innovation while ensuring ethical, secure, and inclusive technology use in the AI age.

By Tony Bailey • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down
Supply Chain

Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down

Ofload warns Australia's freight sector faces major disruption after refrigerated transport firm Don Watson Transport collapses, threatening supply chain stability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation
Digital Transformation

AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation

AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
Small Business

Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth

Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
'Tech Neck' rising among women as study links pain to device use
Gaming

'Tech Neck' rising among women as study links pain to device use

A study reveals 'Tech Neck' affects 68% of Australian women, linked to screen use; ergonomic habits and breaks can reduce prevalent neck pain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
EduTech

Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups

Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Talent wins 2024 Deloitte award for company management
Recruitment

Talent wins 2024 Deloitte award for company management

Talent has been honoured as one of Australia's top private companies in Deloitte's 2024 Best Managed Companies awards, standing out as the sole recruitment firm on the list.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud
Unified Communications

Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud

Telstra and CommBank have announced an extension to their partnership, introducing new 'Fraud Indicator' technology to enhance fraud detection and protect against identity theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative
Unified Communications

Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
How integrating AI and ERP will transform manufacturing
Supply Chain

How integrating AI and ERP will transform manufacturing

The integration of AI with ERP systems is set to revolutionise the Australian manufacturing sector, enhancing efficiency and potentially boosting productivity by 40%.

By James Robinson • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement
Data Protection

Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement

Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

By Andrew Wilson • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Innovative BANE platform set to fortify Australia's fight against cybercrime
Supply Chain

Innovative BANE platform set to fortify Australia's fight against cybercrime

Australian and US researchers partner with Oracle to develop BANE, a pioneering platform leveraging AI to combat the escalating cybercrimes such as child exploitation, relieving law enforcement burdens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows
EduTech

Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows

Many Australian workers underestimate the influence of Generative AI on their roles, despite evidence that 86% of occupations will be affected, suggests RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
KPMG, Stone & Chalk launch third Future Technology programme
KPMG

KPMG, Stone & Chalk launch third Future Technology programme

KPMG Australia and Stone and Chalk launch new instalment of their Future Technology Program, leveraging start-ups to promote innovative workforce technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024