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Orro launches Private LTE for secure industrial connectivity in Australia
Unified Communications

Orro launches Private LTE for secure industrial connectivity in Australia

Orro launches Private LTE in Australia, combining portable edge data centres with SD-WAN and SASE for secure, low-latency industrial connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Pronto Xi to add IBM watsonx AI tools for smarter ERP insights
Data Analytics

Pronto Xi to add IBM watsonx AI tools for smarter ERP insights

Pronto Software teams with IBM Australia to embed watsonx AI in Pronto Xi, boosting ERP with smarter insights and workflow automation for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat
Data Analytics

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber
Data Analytics

Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber

Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

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GPT-5 set to transform AI with multimodal & inclusive features
Digital Transformation

GPT-5 set to transform AI with multimodal & inclusive features

OpenAI's GPT-5, a multimodal AI platform with text, image, audio and video input, aims to boost accessibility and transform customer engagement across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise construction project management
Unified Communications

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise construction project management

AI, especially Generative AI, is set to transform Australia's construction project management by boosting efficiency, predicting risks, and enhancing collaboration.

By Ben Breen • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Firewalls

Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences

Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
IDeaS Spotlight wins Skift award for data-driven hospitality
Data Analytics

IDeaS Spotlight wins Skift award for data-driven hospitality

IDeaS Spotlight has won the Skift IDEA Award for data-driven marketing, helping hospitality providers boost revenue through real-time demand insights.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Celonis named process intelligence leader in Forrester's 2025 report
Data Analytics

Celonis named process intelligence leader in Forrester's 2025 report

Celonis has been named a Leader in Forrester's 2025 Process Intelligence Software report, excelling in innovation, AI, and customer impact across 15 vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Chris Tredwell named COO as Aqilla boosts AI plans
Digital Transformation

Chris Tredwell named COO as Aqilla boosts AI plans

Chris Tredwell has been appointed COO at Aqilla, driving AI integration in its cloud accounting software and targeting 20% annual growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation
Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation

AI is rapidly transforming cloud adoption and data strategies across Australia and New Zealand, driving faster business innovation and continuous enterprise adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Celona unveils AerFlex to simplify private 5G for enterprises
Robotics

Celona unveils AerFlex to simplify private 5G for enterprises

Celona launches AerFlex, a cloud-managed private 5G solution designed to simplify deployment and management for enterprises embracing AI and automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
2025 Security trends in review: Are we on track?
Digital Transformation

2025 Security trends in review: Are we on track?

As 2025 ends, security trends show a shift from risk reduction to strategic business enablement, amid challenges in cloud adoption and staff shortages.

By Rachel Akbar • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

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VOSS wins Best Workplace Management at 2025 UC Awards
Unified Communications

VOSS wins Best Workplace Management at 2025 UC Awards

VOSS clinched Best Workplace Management and Highly Commended in Best Service Management Platform at the 2025 UC Awards for its digital workplace tech.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
BinSentry raises CAD $50M to expand AI feed tech globally
Agricultural Technology

BinSentry raises CAD $50M to expand AI feed tech globally

BinSentry has raised CAD $50 million to expand its AI-driven feed supply chain technology, boosting global growth in livestock feed management.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Atos named mainframe leader in Europe by ISG for fourth year
Digital Transformation

Atos named mainframe leader in Europe by ISG for fourth year

Atos has been named a leader in European mainframe services by ISG for the fourth consecutive year, recognised across four key service categories in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025