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AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses
Digital Transformation

AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses

Over a third of Australian businesses use AI chat tools for customer service, with another 39% planning adoption to boost satisfaction and accessibility.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Fintech & AI speed up lending, boost business efficiency
Fintech

Fintech & AI speed up lending, boost business efficiency

Fintech and AI are revolutionising lending, enabling faster approvals and boosting efficiency for businesses and lenders with smarter data sharing tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features
Crypto

AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Swoop reports record revenue & cash flow as growth accelerates
Network Infrastructure

Swoop reports record revenue & cash flow as growth accelerates

Swoop's FY25 revenue jumped 20% to AUD $106.5m with 64% higher cash flow, boosted by automation and major fibre network deals in Melbourne.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
LG unveils cloud platforms & modular kiosks at Sydney AV expo
Network Infrastructure

LG unveils cloud platforms & modular kiosks at Sydney AV expo

LG unveils its Business Cloud platform and modular kiosks at Sydney's Integrate Expo 2025, showcasing smart AV solutions for diverse industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How NXT TEC. makes five-week homes possible
Supply Chain

Exclusive: How NXT TEC. makes five-week homes possible

NXT TEC.'s patented superstructure system revolutionises housing with faster builds, less waste, and a global licensing model addressing affordability worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Exclusive: SAS' Deepak Ramanathan on why Australia can't afford to wait
Data governance

Exclusive: SAS' Deepak Ramanathan on why Australia can't afford to wait

As AI moves from pilot to core business tool, firms worldwide balance productivity benefits with safety, governance and integration challenges.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push
Surveillance

NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push

NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
333D posts AUD $1 million revenue surge on healthcare focus
Financial results

333D posts AUD $1 million revenue surge on healthcare focus

Australian firm 333D surged to AUD $1 million revenue, pivoting to digital asset management in healthcare, returning to profit from a prior loss.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Macquarie Cloud named Australia's top workplace for second year
Human Capital Management

Macquarie Cloud named Australia's top workplace for second year

Macquarie Cloud Services has been named Australia's top workplace for the second year running in the 30 to 99 employee category by Great Place to Work.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Australian startups outpace big businesses in rapid AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Australian startups outpace big businesses in rapid AI adoption

Australian startups adopt AI faster than big businesses, with 81% using AI versus 61% of enterprises, signalling a growing innovation gap.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Exclusive: SAS CTO Bryan Harris warns AI cost-cutting risks failure
Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAS CTO Bryan Harris warns AI cost-cutting risks failure

SAS urges enterprises to prioritise data quality and trust as they deploy AI for real business value, blending old analytics with new interfaces responsibly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Borderless CS unveils IT hardening to combat cyber vulnerabilities
Virtualisation

Borderless CS unveils IT hardening to combat cyber vulnerabilities

Borderless CS launches IT Hardening Expert Services to reduce cyber vulnerabilities and boost defences across diverse technology environments in the Pacific region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Claroty earns AWS recognition for OT security in manufacturing
Digital Transformation

Claroty earns AWS recognition for OT security in manufacturing

Claroty has gained AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency for its xDome platform, boosting OT security for manufacturers amid rising digital risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Dell launches software platform to simplify AI & cloud management
Virtualisation

Dell launches software platform to simplify AI & cloud management

Dell Technologies has unveiled the Dell Automation Platform to simplify AI, private cloud and edge management with unified software orchestration.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
AI scribe helps vets save time & improve care for millions of pets
Artificial Intelligence

AI scribe helps vets save time & improve care for millions of pets

Greencross Vets and AREN have introduced an AI scribe in 164 clinics, helping vets save hours weekly and improve care for millions of Australian pets.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion
Digital Transformation

Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion

Salesforce launches AI tools for public sector and expands in Canberra, enhancing digital services as Australia ranks seventh in global AI readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Exclusive: The 'godfather of process mining' on its past and future
Data Analytics

Exclusive: The 'godfather of process mining' on its past and future

Process mining is transforming Australian businesses, with Queensland Health saving AUD $11 million by optimising operations through this emerging technology.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector
Biometrics

Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector

Macquarie Bank has joined BioCatch Trust Australia, extending fraud protection coverage to over 85% of the nation's banking sector through shared intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025