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Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025

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Australian children spent an average of 132 minutes a day on TikTok in 2025, topping global peers just before the under-16 social media ban.
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Australia's AI boom outpaces data skills & governance

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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Australia's generative AI rollout races ahead of reliable data, governance and skills, leaving a widening trust and risk gap.
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Transformation efforts fuel burnout & uncertainty for employees

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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A global study reveals 45% of employees face burnout amid constant transformation, with AI projects speeding fatigue and prompting 36% to consider quitting.
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Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A global study reveals enterprises with mature data readiness and infrastructure see 24% revenue growth and 25% cost savings from AI deployments.
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GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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data analytics
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Over 80% of marketing teams worldwide now use generative AI, with 85% in EMEA reporting strong ROI and expanded adoption planned for 2026.
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Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.
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Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Australia's productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.
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Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use

Fri, 9th May 2025
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.
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Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.
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Study reveals global views on journalism & technology

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
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cloud services
A new CNTI report reveals global views on journalism, highlighting a disconnect between journalists and the public over its value and role in society.
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Most adults unable to spot AI dating profiles in study

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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A study by Pour Moi reveals that many adults struggle to identify AI-generated dating profiles, with alarming rates of misrecognition across age groups.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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AI revolution in workplace enhances human skill value

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
A new global study by Workday reveals AI as a driver of workplace skills enhancement, with workers embracing human traits like empathy as vital for future success.
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Study reveals emojis & phrases likely outdated by 2025

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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social media
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emoji
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A new study reveals that certain emojis and phrases, including the 'enraged face', could become outdated by 2025 as digital communication shifts.
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Study reveals severe security flaws in finance software

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
A study by Veracode reveals that 76% of financial applications have unresolved security flaws, posing significant risks to organisations and their customers.
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Gartner study: 30% of enterprises to automate network by 2026

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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it automation
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rpa
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apm
A Gartner report forecasts that 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities by 2026, leveraging AI and intelligent automation.
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Quantum tech revenue to surge from $2.7bn to $9.4bn

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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partner programmes
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quantum computing
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investment
Commercial revenue from quantum technology is set to soar from USD $2.7 billion in 2024 to USD $9.4 billion by 2030, a new study reveals.
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Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.
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Satellite IoT connectivity set to soar with 150% growth by 2029

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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supply chain
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connectivity
A new Juniper Research study predicts IoT satellites to surge from 10,000 to 24,000 by 2029, driven by LEO satellite cost benefits and rising nomadic area connectivity demand.
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O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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A Juniper Research study predicts operator investment in Open Radio Access Networks will hit USD $11 billion by 2029, up from USD $2 billion in 2024.