Only 8% of firms track AI impact, Talent Group says
about 3 hours agoDespite a surge in workplace use, most firms still cannot show whether AI is paying off, with only 8% tracking impact with clear KPIs.
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Wild Foods launches marketplace for Indigenous wild produce
Urban diners and wholesalers can now buy wild beef and Torres Strait lobster direct from remote Indigenous producers through Wild Foods' new platform.
Aidan Tudehope to champion sovereign AI in Australia
The appointment spotlights calls for Australia to build local AI systems as governments weigh security, data control and resilience.
Lucie Money taps Fiskil for open banking data feed
Customers will be able to link bank accounts securely as the app replaces manual uploads with consented data under Australia's Consumer Data Right.
Nectr launches Power Perks energy plan with bill credits
Households in New South Wales and Queensland could cut power bills as Nectr offers recurring credits to reward customers who stay put.
Revolut Bank Australia launches 5.50% savings rate
New customers can earn an introductory 5.50% savings rate for three months on balances up to AUD $100,000 without deposit or card-spend conditions.
JFrog clears IRAP check for Australian government use
Australian agencies can now assess JFrog faster, after the platform cleared a PROTECTED-level IRAP review for security approvals.
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation
Australian enterprises are under pressure to tame AI-driven complexity, compliance risk and rising technology costs as Datadog broadens its platform.
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Australian AI training gap becomes cost, productivity burden
Poor training is leaving Australian firms unable to turn AI licences into gains, with productivity slipping and shadow AI risks rising.
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SCX.ai builds Australian inference service on ASICs
Australian businesses can now access locally run AI inference as SCX.ai charges by token and sidesteps hyperscale training costs.
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Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance
Unchecked use of consumer AI tools is exposing sensitive company data, forcing executives to balance productivity gains against compliance and security risk.
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Expert Opinions
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The AI metric that matters isn't token cost
For Australian businesses, the real test of AI is whether it changes decisions, margins or customer outcomes, not how many tokens it uses.
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Why AI will define the next generation of stadium security and operations
As crowds swell and costs rise, venue operators are turning to AI to spot risks sooner and keep events running smoothly.
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Australia's AI budgets are bleeding tokens - here's how to stop it
One in three Australian businesses blew their AI budget last year, as token-heavy deployments drove unplanned costs and stalled projects.
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AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot
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Fragmented payment systems are costing your business
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Undetected AI hallucinations pose the bigger business risk
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Latest News
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AI bubble may have more in common with tulips than railroads
Warning signs are mounting around AI spending, with one expert saying the likely fallout is a correction that leaves little enduring value.
iManage links governed legal data to Gemini Enterprise
Law firms can now query governed case files and precedent in Gemini Enterprise without creating risky copies of sensitive records.
Pythian unveils Gemini Enterprise AI model for staff
The consultancy says workflow redesign, not tool access, helped triple AI engagement and cut database incident resolution times by 80%.
MUFG Pension & Market Services to buy GROW Technology
The deal would broaden MUFG's Australian retirement offering as superannuation funds demand more flexible administration and better data tools.
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Interview Editor
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Gartner: firms shift growth to monetisation & platforms
Large firms are increasingly squeezing more revenue from existing assets as product innovation loses edge to copycat rivals and tighter capital scrutiny.
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Blue Yonder adds AI retail tools for returns & stock
Retailers could cut stockouts and returns costs as Blue Yonder links forecasting, fulfilment and customer service in one AI-driven system.
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Gartner sees securing AI market hit USD $4.8bn in 2027
Enterprises face rising exposure to AI-specific attacks as spending on tools to secure models and apps nears USD $4.8 billion in 2027.
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Certinia study finds integration key to AI success
Organisations with fully integrated systems were far more likely to see AI deliver profits, expansion and better forecasts, a global study found.
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