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Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.
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Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.
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Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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Honeywell to digitise key Rockhampton water plants

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.
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Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
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Guidewire names Suresh Raman APAC regional vice president

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Guidewire appoints Suresh Raman as APAC regional vice president to drive cloud and AI-led sales growth across key Asia Pacific markets.
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Australian employers chase hybrid skills & purpose

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.
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WiseTech shifts CargoWise pricing to per-transaction

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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WiseTech overhauls CargoWise pricing, scrapping seat and hosting fees in favour of AI-enabled per-transaction Value Packs for logistics.
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NetDocuments sees 72% APAC growth as law firms embrace AI tools

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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NetDocuments reports 72% growth in APAC as over 20,000 legal professionals adopt its AI-powered document management system nationwide.
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SAFE acquires Balbix to launch unified AI cyber risk platform

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SAFE has acquired Balbix to launch a unified AI cyber risk platform, linking vulnerabilities and business impact for real-time risk management.
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Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.
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Driving outstanding customer experience with customer centricity and supportive technology

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Businesses must blend human interaction with digital innovation to deliver personalised, customer-first experiences that build trust and simplify processes.
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Schneider Electric launches SF6-free switchgear for green grids

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Schneider Electric unveils GM AirSeT, an SF6-free primary switchgear using pure air to boost grid reliability and comply with new EU environmental rules.
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Geraldton Fishermen's taps Microlise for AI-driven supply chain

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative partners with Microlise to enhance supply chain efficiency and safety using AI in transporting premium Western Rock Lobster.
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Why utilities must make packet-level visibility their priority

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.
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Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.
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Geotab joins Australian Logistics Council to advance smart supply chains

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Geotab joins the Australian Logistics Council as a Core Member to drive data-led innovation, safety, and sustainability in Australia's freight and logistics sectors.
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Exclusive: Ericsson brings private 5G power to mining

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Ericsson's private 5G networks are revolutionising safety and productivity in Australia's mining sector through remote control and real-time monitoring technologies.
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Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.