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Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector
Robotics

Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector

Australia's food sector eyes AI to boost efficiency and transparency. While major firms embrace AI, smaller players need strategic guidance to leverage its benefits.

By Todd Redwood • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents
Productivity

Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents

A new report by Remote reveals that high childcare costs and limited workplace flexibility are forcing many parents to consider quitting their jobs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Australian businesses face new 'Right to Disconnect' laws
Productivity

Australian businesses face new 'Right to Disconnect' laws

New Federal Right to Disconnect laws launch on 26 August, curbing after-hours contact. nimbus reveals how businesses can leverage the law for productivity gains.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Nuix partners with Atturra & HPE to boost AI platform speed
Productivity

Nuix partners with Atturra & HPE to boost AI platform speed

Nuix collaborates with Atturra and HPE to boost AI workload speeds by 10x on unstructured data, aiding governments and corporations in regulatory compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Adobe launches Workfront Planning to streamline marketing campaigns
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches Workfront Planning to streamline marketing campaigns

Adobe launches Adobe Workfront Planning with generative AI to streamline marketing campaigns, providing marketers with a unified platform to boost efficiency and personalisation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Productivity

Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages

Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
The three things businesses are getting wrong with automation
IT Automation

The three things businesses are getting wrong with automation

Many businesses are failing in their automation efforts due to poor diagnostics, a narrow focus on FTE boosts, and reactive project approaches, warns expert Ryan Stuchbery.

By Avec Global • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Jamf teams up with Okta to enhance security for Apple devices
Unified Communications

Jamf teams up with Okta to enhance security for Apple devices

Jamf joins Okta Elevate Partner Program to boost synergy in Apple device management, aiming for seamless security and innovation in cloud identity solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
FedEx introduces dynamic pallet dimensioning system in Australia
Data Analytics

FedEx introduces dynamic pallet dimensioning system in Australia

FedEx has rolled out its Dynamic Drive-through Pallet Dimensioning Systems in Adelaide, South Australia, the first deployment outside the US, to boost efficiency and accuracy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
GitLab launches AI-driven GitLab Duo Enterprise at USD $39 per user
Physical Security

GitLab launches AI-driven GitLab Duo Enterprise at USD $39 per user

GitLab unveils GitLab Duo Enterprise at USD $39 per user/month, offering AI-driven enhancements for secure, efficient software development to Ultimate customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Logic Wireless: New Motorola Solutions body worn video distribution Australasia announcement
EduTech

Logic Wireless: New Motorola Solutions body worn video distribution Australasia announcement

Logic Wireless to distribute Motorola Solutions' Body Worn Video portfolio across Australasia, providing cutting-edge security solutions for diverse sectors.

By Tony Davis • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Aldridge Security boosts efficiency with Orderwise integration
Digital Transformation

Aldridge Security boosts efficiency with Orderwise integration

Aldridge Security's operations have been revolutionised by Forterro's ERP and Warehouse Management Solution, Orderwise, boosting productivity and customer service.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Crayon teams up with Microsoft for exciting AI roadshow
Digital Transformation

Crayon teams up with Microsoft for exciting AI roadshow

Crayon has partnered with Microsoft for a roadshow unveiling AI solutions, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure OpenAI.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Dynabook unveils Portégé X40-M laptop with AI & Wi-Fi 6E
Unified Communications

Dynabook unveils Portégé X40-M laptop with AI & Wi-Fi 6E

Dynabook launches the Portégé X40-M laptop featuring AI-ready Intel Core Ultra processors and Wi-Fi 6E, priced from AUD $1,540, available August 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

nib New Zealand reports NZD $21.2m profit for FY24
Health Technologies

nib New Zealand reports NZD $21.2m profit for FY24

nib New Zealand reports a NZD $21.2 million operating profit for FY24 and a 3.1% increase in policyholders, navigating economic and healthcare challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Five things we all hate about IT at work
Artificial Intelligence

Five things we all hate about IT at work

Endless projects, slow responses, and first-day IT hiccups—office workers reveal their top five frustrations with workplace IT.

By Glen McCarty • 7 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Xero offers up $20,000 to a trailblazing tech-focused small business
Partner Programmes

Xero offers up $20,000 to a trailblazing tech-focused small business

Xero is offering a NZD $20,000 prize to a tech-focused Kiwi small business through its Beautiful Business Fund competition, aiming to boost innovation.

By Bridget Snelling • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024