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Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
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A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.
Rippling & Loop join forces to enhance HR in Australia
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Rippling has partnered with Loop Business Consulting to enhance HR processes for Australia's small and medium-sized enterprises, tackling payroll errors and compliance risks.
Tech leaders join Vinnies CEO Sleepout for homelessness aid
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Leaders from the IT sector are set to join the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 19 June 2025, raising funds to support homelessness services in Australia.
Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services
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In light of rising cyberattacks, Australian councils are urged to consider Managed Security Service Providers essential for robust cybersecurity and public trust.
Woolworths expands solar project with Virtual Net Metering
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Woolworths has expanded its Virtual Net Metering project, optimising solar energy usage across seven stores in Townsville to enhance sustainability efforts.
Australian Pharmaceutical Industries unveils myAPI platform
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Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has launched myAPI, a new eCommerce platform designed to enhance digital services for over 4,000 pharmacy clients.
Cloudian announces key leadership changes in Asia Pacific
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Cloudian has appointed Anna Christensen as Head of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan, with Victoria Meldrum taking her previous role.
AI will transform work in Australia, but it won’t replace Engineers
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Despite fears of job losses, experts affirm that AI will enhance engineers' roles in Australia, shifting demands while creating new opportunities.
Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
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At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.
DataStax showcases ANZ Bank AI use case at Google Cloud Next
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DataStax showcased how generative AI is transforming financial services at Google Cloud Next, with ANZ Bank and Bud Financial leading the way.
Fraud against Australian businesses on the rise, report finds
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A recent report reveals that 61% of Australian businesses face rising fraud incidents, prompting a shift to AI-driven security solutions to combat these threats.
ANZ firms prioritise AI but face talent & data issues
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Australian and New Zealand organisations are surpassing global counterparts in generative AI investments, yet face rising staffing costs and data challenges.
AI's impact on Australian software engineering industry
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Sabrina Farmer, Chief Technology Officer at GitLab, asserts that AI will transform Australian workplaces without eliminating software engineers' roles.
Rackspace names new Managing Director for APJ region
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Rackspace Technology has appointed Adhil Badat as Managing Director for APJ and Wade Weirman as Principal Data Lead in Australia, enhancing its data-led strategy.
Smartsheet announces new Chief Product Officer & General Counsel
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Smartsheet has appointed Pratima Arora as Chief Product Officer and Nick Dunn as General Counsel, aiming to bolster innovation and governance.
Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement
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A study by SS&C Blue Prism reveals that only 44% of organisations have the necessary data systems for next-gen AI, with 94% highlighting process orchestration's importance.
KPMG & Ellucian form alliance to boost student solutions
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KPMG Australia and Ellucian have forged a partnership, marking Ellucian's first in Australia, to enhance student management solutions for universities.
Upskilling initiatives key to Australian business success
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A recent Udemy study reveals that upskilling initiatives are crucial for Australian businesses combatting employee disengagement and driving economic adaptability.
Call for Australia to prioritise digital skills reform
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The Australian Computer Society is calling on the federal government to focus on digital skills reform and research commercialisation to boost the economy.
Australian organisations have two key reasons to double down on data management
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Amidst growing data volumes, Australian organisations face dual challenges: capitalising on valuable insights while safeguarding against rising security threats.