Australia (Australian) stories - Page 5
LG offers up to 37% off top appliances in end-of-year sale
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LG is offering up to 37% off on washing machines, fridges, vacuums, and ovens in its end-of-financial-year sale across Australia.
Konica Minolta & Box unveil AI-powered content platform in Australia
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Konica Minolta Australia and Box have launched an AI-powered content platform to help businesses streamline data management and boost compliance nationwide.
SAP Concur unveils AI-powered travel solution for ANZ markets
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SAP Concur launches an AI-powered travel solution for ANZ, streamlining corporate trips with automation, predictive costs, and sustainability insights.
Australian IT leaders struggle with SaaS sprawl, turn to AI
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Almost half of Australian mid-market firms now juggle 51-200 SaaS apps, turning to AI to tackle growing complexity and compliance risks.
Core tech skills still key for Australian jobs in 2025
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Traditional tech skills like SQL, Python and cloud platforms remain crucial for Australian digital jobs in 2025, despite growing interest in AI, says new research.
Education Perfect revamps languages platform for schools in ANZ
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Education Perfect has relaunched its Languages platform for secondary schools in Australia and New Zealand to boost language learning amid declining enrolments.
Call for urgent business training to help NZ builders’ welfare
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Business strategist Marti Amos urges urgent training reforms in NZ construction to boost financial literacy and mental health amid industry struggles.
Five Faces secures AUD $1 million to expand digital health tech
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Five Faces has secured AUD $1 million in Series A funding to boost development and expand its digital health platforms in Australia and overseas.
Contact centres use AI to balance staffing & wellbeing needs
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Contact centres are using AI to flexibly scale staffing in real time, enhancing customer service while protecting employee wellbeing amid rising demand.
Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
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Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.
M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries
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M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.
Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul
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Hornsby Shire Council has halved communications costs by upgrading to a Fortinet-led network, boosting security, flexibility, and digital services across all sites.
Agentic accounting the next frontier for CFOs
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Australian CFOs face economic pressures and regulatory changes, turning to agentic automation—combining AI and human insight—to boost finance efficiency.
Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology
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Amber has raised $45 million to expand its home battery and EV automation tech globally, ahead of Australia's 2025 battery rebate scheme.
Exclusive: WorkJam’s AI-driven evolution for a smarter frontline
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WorkJam's frontline platform is revolutionising workplace engagement in APAC, delivering 407% ROI and transforming how businesses connect with staff.
ANZ consumers want first-contact solutions but satisfaction lags
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Research shows 53% of ANZ consumers value first-contact resolution in service, yet only 33% of CX leaders believe they deliver highly personalised experiences.
E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
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Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.
Trends from HumAIn 2025 — And what the new AI normal means for brands
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At humAIn 2025, experts reveal AI is reshaping creativity, search, and work, urging brands to blend human insight with machine intelligence for success.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
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Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
NAD launches Modular Series in Australia, from AUD $1,299
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NAD Electronics launches its ultra-compact Modular Series audio products in Australia, with prices starting at AUD $1,299, available from July 2025.