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AI to impact Australian real estate with rising office demand
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ai
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jll
A new JLL report reveals that AI could drive demand for an additional 483,000 square metres of office space in Australian CBDs by 2030.
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Australian businesses to boost global hiring in 2025
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workforce management
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gen z
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employer of record
Australian businesses are poised to increase hiring in 2025, with 89% looking at global talent to tackle skill shortages and embrace AI tools.
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PharmX expands with new suppliers, adding 80,000 SKUs
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ecommerce
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pfizer
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marketplace
PharmX has expanded its platform with 15 new suppliers, increasing its total offerings to over 80,000 SKUs across its Gateway and Marketplace solutions.
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Trend Vision One for MSPs sees rapid adoption & demand
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Trend Micro's Trend Vision One for Managed Service Providers is witnessing rapid growth, with nearly all beta users opting to continue after testing.
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Rent The Roo partners with GoCardless to cut dishonour fees
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fintech
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gocardless
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digital banking
GoCardless has teamed up with Rent The Roo to enhance payment experiences, eliminating dishonour fees and improving payment success rates for customers.
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Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025
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fintech
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blockchain
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accounts payable
Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.
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Snowflake unveils Hybrid Tables to unify data workloads
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martech
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cdp
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data governance
Snowflake has unveiled Hybrid Tables, a feature of its Unistore platform that merges transactional and analytical data, enhancing enterprise data management.
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How SecOps can leverage AI and automation for faster, smarter incident management
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Security operations teams face increasing cyber threats, but AI and automation offer crucial tools for faster, smarter incident management.
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Denodo Platform 9.1 launch boosts AI & data features
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data management
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denodo
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data integration
Denodo has launched Platform 9.1, enhancing data lakehouses with AI capabilities, including a new Denodo Assistant for intuitive data management.
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Emerald Technology invests €8.4m in Keto Software
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.
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Semperis expands in Australia after USD $125m funding
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edutech
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uc
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ransomware
Semperis is expanding in Australia following a USD $125 million funding boost, targeting enhanced cyber resilience amid rising ransomware threats.
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How organisations can upgrade an ERP system that’s no longer working for the business
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erp
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customer service
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user interface
Outdated ERP systems hinder businesses, causing inefficiencies and slow growth; upgrading to tailored, cloud-based solutions can enhance performance.
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Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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breach prevention
As hybrid cloud infrastructure evolves, the 2024 Gigamon survey reveals deep observability is vital for IT teams to tackle growing security threats.
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How businesses can meet the challenges of restricted consumer spending
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
As consumer spending tightens due to rising costs, businesses are turning to innovative loyalty programs to provide financial relief and foster brand connections.
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Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend
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sales
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inflation
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workforce management
As retailers prepare for the 2024 holiday season, inflation and consumer behaviour shifts prompt early shopping, affecting inventory management strategies.
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Dayforce unveils platform to streamline staff communication
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hcm
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productivity
Dayforce has unveiled Dayforce Communications, a new platform aimed at enhancing engagement and streamlining communication throughout the employee lifecycle.
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Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.
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Only 17% of Australian firms have integrated AI tools
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martech
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cdp
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genai
A HubSpot study reveals just 17% of Australian businesses have adopted AI tools, despite personal use by 51% of leaders highlighting a significant gap.
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Australian SMEs warned of Christmas cash flow challenges
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supply chain & logistics
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christmas
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expense management
Australian SMEs are urged to prepare for cash flow challenges this holiday season, with concerns over profitability in retail and logistics sectors.
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Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Australia's cyber security landscape is deteriorating, with over 1,100 incidents reported and average losses surging to AUD $30,700, warns the ACSC.