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The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't

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Businesses that integrate systems, act on data and move quickly are pulling ahead, while those relying on manual processes risk falling further behind.
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iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth

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iCatalyst strengthens Australian delivery leadership with two senior hires as it targets larger ERP and digital transformation programmes.
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James Cook University signs 10-year TechnologyOne deal

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James Cook University to unify key operations on TechnologyOne platform in decade-long deal aimed at boosting data, AI and efficiency.
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Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy

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Chatbots are easy to sell, but businesses seeking real AI gains should be looking at systems intelligence, says an expert.
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Australian marketers split over AI visibility ownership

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Australian marketers split over who should own AI visibility, as 84% of leaders report fragmented responsibility and rising reputational risk.
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AWEX strengthens governance as traceability push grows

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Australian Wool Exchange tightens project controls as independent reviews back its sustainability and WoolClip traceability investments.
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Meliora buys Backchat Media to expand into New Zealand

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Meliora acquires Auckland-based Backchat Media, gaining a New Zealand foothold and bolstering its APAC digital strategy and content offering.
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Inlight launches martech practice with Anthony Fontana

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Inlight has launched a Martech, Data & Analytics practice led by former Wesfarmers OneDigital executive Anthony Fontana in a senior hire.
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Persistent appoints Hari Abhyankar to lead private equity

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Persistent hires Hari Abhyankar as EVP and global head of private equity, sharpening its push into investor and professional services markets.
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Study finds AI models develop distinct citation habits

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New research suggests leading AI models each develop distinct 'information personalities', favouring different sources in their cited answers.
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Beyond Key opens Sydney office to drive APAC growth

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Beyond Key has opened a Sydney office to anchor its APAC expansion, targeting digital transformation and cloud projects across the region.
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AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026

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In 2026, AI agents move from pilots to the enterprise core, forcing firms to prove measurable value under tight governance.
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The strategy of story: Why vision and authenticity are the future of digital design

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Digital design is shifting from surface beauty to story-led strategy, where clear vision and authentic brands define lasting success.
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How CMTG Is rewriting the rules on women in tech and why the industry can't afford to wait

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CMTG puts inclusion at the heart of its tech strategy, arguing women's leadership is now critical to innovation, resilience and growth.
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Breaking the algorithmic glass ceiling: How AI can shape a more inclusive future for women leaders

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AI is reshaping who rises at work; without deliberate governance it could entrench bias or unlock a fairer future for women leaders.
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Quanton rebrands as AI partner to take pilots to scale

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Quanton ditches pure automation tag to relaunch as an AI transformation partner, promising to help ANZ firms push pilots into production.
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Connected packaging becomes boardroom imperative in 2026

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Connected packaging sheds its fad status as record executive backing, rising budgets and compliance pressures push it firmly into the boardroom.
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Mercy Health taps Data Agility for 24/7 digital support

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Mercy Health has chosen Melbourne-based Data Agility to deliver 24/7 managed services for its clinical integration and digital systems.
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Knowledge governance seen as key to AI adoption gap

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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New research finds 85% of firms trial AI but only 17% use it daily, with weak knowledge governance blamed for stalled adoption.
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DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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DoubleVerify hires former Starcom executive Robert Millett to lead its first Melbourne office as it accelerates growth across Australia and APAC.