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Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity
Clean technologies

Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity

Avalara has won the 2025 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius for its strong commitment to CSR, diversity, sustainability and employee volunteerism.

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
Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds
Digital Transformation

Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds

Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.

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
Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors
Digital Transformation

Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors

Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 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
Aurora Endpoint Security achieves 100% malware defence in benchmark
Endpoint Protection

Aurora Endpoint Security achieves 100% malware defence in benchmark

Aurora Endpoint Security achieved 100% malware protection in tests, offering strong defence with low CPU use and AI features on Windows 11 devices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI
Data Analytics

Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI

Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
AI alliance aims to revolutionise digital lending in Australasia
Customer Relationship Management

AI alliance aims to revolutionise digital lending in Australasia

Afterburner AI and LoanOptions.ai have joined forces to streamline digital lending for mortgage advisers across Australia and New Zealand with AI-driven solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks
Data Protection

Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks

Australian CISOs face rising cyberattacks, burnout, and AI risks, with 77% expecting attacks and 75% reporting excessive workplace pressure this year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Webinar: Practical lessons from Kieser's transition from Xero to cloud ERP
Financial Systems

Webinar: Practical lessons from Kieser's transition from Xero to cloud ERP

Kieser improved reporting and scaled operations by switching from 27 Xero instances to unified NetSuite cloud ERP, boosting financial visibility and growth.

By Annexa • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
CMYK renews Ricoh deal with printer upgrades & efficiency boost
Printing

CMYK renews Ricoh deal with printer upgrades & efficiency boost

Australian printer CMYK Colour Online renews Ricoh deal for five years, adding advanced machines to boost print quality and efficiency by up to 20%.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive
Partner Programmes

Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive

From 29 August, all Australian exports to the US face import duties as the $US800 de minimis exemption ends, complicating trade and duty compliance.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar

DroneShield posts record USD $72.3 million H1 revenue, up 210%, as global demand for counter-drone tech surges across key international markets.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Cybersecurity training shifts focus to cut breach costs in 2024
Breach Prevention

Cybersecurity training shifts focus to cut breach costs in 2024

Cybersecurity training is now key to cutting breach costs as organisations tackle rising digital threats and human error driving nearly 90% of incidents in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
mecwacare trials InteliCare tech to enhance aged care safety
Data Analytics

mecwacare trials InteliCare tech to enhance aged care safety

mecwacare begins a three-month trial of InteliCare's sensor and analytics technology to enhance safety and wellbeing at its Prahran aged care centre.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Cloudflare boosts generative AI security for Australian firms
Data Protection

Cloudflare boosts generative AI security for Australian firms

Cloudflare enhances security for Australian firms using generative AI with new integrations and real-time monitoring to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025