Australian stories
As Australia's retailers navigate inflation and reduced spending, improved order fulfilment during peak season is crucial for operational efficiency and customer loyalty.
Mace bolsters its Technology and Manufacturing division with two senior appointments to capitalise on rising demand for data centres in the UK and Ireland.
As cost-of-living pressures rise, Australian shoppers are more selective and returns-savvy, making flexible return policies key to retail success, says a new study.
Two Australian tech firms, Intelliworx and Crayon, advocate for #ITProDayStraya to celebrate tech professionals, addressing skill gaps and inspiring future talent.
Seagate introduces the brand new PlayStation Game Drive External SSD, offering 1TB and 2TB options for PS4 and PS5 gamers.
Jet Technologies debuts its Jet iQ finishing solutions in ANZ, offering advanced label and packaging tech, bolstered by a partnership with Polly Automatics.
Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.
The Australian Computer Society sponsors the 35th Australasian Conference on Information Systems in Canberra, focusing on Digital Futures for a Sustainable Society.
A study by Constant Contact shows that 60% of A/NZ consumers are spending less at SMBs due to inflation, the highest rate among surveyed regions.
Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.
New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.
Telstra, Ericsson, and Ciena achieve a monumental milestone in fibre optics, transmitting data at 1.6Tb/s over 700km, doubling previous capacity.
Australian and global CEOs prioritise Generative AI investments despite economic concerns, with most expecting returns in three to five years.
KPMG Australia opens a dedicated Microsoft Dynamics 365 practice in Perth to bolster Western Australia's digital transformation efforts.
As dementia rates are set to soar in Australia, Dementia Training Australia urges businesses and communities to prioritise comprehensive Dementia Action Plans.
TCS is expanding its Future Athlete Project to Australia, using Digital Twin Heart tech to aid First Nations runners and tackle heart health disparities.
PEXA Group launches a secure, permission-aware AI platform to enhance data usage and productivity, developed in collaboration with Thoughtworks, AWS, and Redactive AI.
3 Dot Digital partners with V7 to revolutionise Australia's AEC sector with AI, promising to cut 40% of repetitive tasks and deliver a 20x ROI in 1.5 months.
Rod Hamilton, ex-Culture Amp co-founder, joins Rampersand as Venture Partner, bringing product expertise to the venture capital firm's portfolio of startups.
Shifting to circular models could help New Zealand and Australia close emissions gaps, cut waste and create jobs in infrastructure and construction.
