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Australia urged to bridge research gap with better AI adoption
Artificial Intelligence

Australia urged to bridge research gap with better AI adoption

Australia faces urgent calls to improve AI adoption and bridge its innovation gap, ranking 105th globally for turning research into commercial success.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th 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
Australian workplace morale hits low, but AI offers new hope
Artificial Intelligence

Australian workplace morale hits low, but AI offers new hope

Only 14% of Australian knowledge workers report healthy work relationships, but growing AI use offers hope to boost engagement and satisfaction.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Jet Technologies unveils vibrant foil lids for Wicked Sister tie-in
eCommerce

Jet Technologies unveils vibrant foil lids for Wicked Sister tie-in

Jet Technologies created vibrant foil lids for Wicked Sister's limited dessert range, aligning with the Wicked: For Good film's UK cinema launch.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre with 69% power saving
Firewalls

Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre with 69% power saving

Fortinet's new Secure AI Data Centre reduces power use by 69%, offering robust defence for AI workloads through its innovative FortiGate 3800G firewall and security framework.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia
Malware

Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia

AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 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
SentinelOne & AWS enhance AI security with new integrations
DevOps

SentinelOne & AWS enhance AI security with new integrations

SentinelOne and AWS have announced new AI-powered security integrations to automate and enhance protection for cloud and generative AI environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Infios & AWS bring AI-driven automation to retail supply chains
Hyperscale

Infios & AWS bring AI-driven automation to retail supply chains

Infios partners with AWS to integrate AI agents into retail supply chains, enhancing order management for retailers like Officeworks and Myer from 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia

Around 20% of Australians still face digital exclusion, prompting calls for a national plan to boost access, skills and AI literacy across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Middle managers cost frontline sectors AUD $15.5 billion yearly
Workforce Technology

Middle managers cost frontline sectors AUD $15.5 billion yearly

Australian frontline sectors lose AUD $15.5 billion annually as middle managers spend weeks on low-value tasks, hampering productivity and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Australia targets up to AUD $73.3 billion boost for AI by 2028
Digital Transformation

Australia targets up to AUD $73.3 billion boost for AI by 2028

Australia aims to attract up to AUD $73.3 billion in private investment for AI and data centres by 2028 under its expanded National AI Capability Plan.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns
Human Capital Management

Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures DNX Ventures backing
Generative AI

Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures DNX Ventures backing

Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures seed funding from DNX Ventures, marking the firm's first investment in Australia to boost its AI workforce platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Australians spend 41 hours weekly online as digital ad spend surges
Gaming

Australians spend 41 hours weekly online as digital ad spend surges

Australians spend 41 hours weekly online, with digital ad spend surging to USD $20.7 billion, driven by social media and influencer marketing growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Australian organisations focus on AI, skills & resilience for growth
Disaster Recovery

Australian organisations focus on AI, skills & resilience for growth

Australian organisations are prioritising AI, skills development and resilience to drive growth and enhance cybersecurity amid evolving threats and talent shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Gallagher Security opens Gold Coast office for regional growth
Customer service

Gallagher Security opens Gold Coast office for regional growth

Gallagher Security opens a new office in Southport, Gold Coast, expanding its presence and training facilities across Australia and the wider APAC and IMEA regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
CyberArk launches privilege controls to secure AI agent identities
Cloud Security

CyberArk launches privilege controls to secure AI agent identities

CyberArk launches Secure AI Agents Solution with privilege controls to protect AI agent identities, boosting enterprise security amid rising AI adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Kathryn Giudes explains why 'accountability' is the future of AI
Physical Security

Exclusive: Kathryn Giudes explains why 'accountability' is the future of AI

ORCA Opti's AI automation is revolutionising compliance and operations in defence, healthcare, and logistics by cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025