Global Stories

Consumers demand transparent, reliable business communications

A new report by Esendex reveals consumer demand for transparent and reliable business communications, with many willing to share details for personalised services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024

EduTech

The Martech Weekly & Alium partner to disrupt market research

Melbourne's The Martech Weekly (TMW) and New York-based Alium partner to disrupt market research, promising enhanced, transparent market intelligence for Martech investments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Microsoft

Neustark secures USD $69 million for carbon removal expansion

Neustark, a Swiss carbon removal firm, raises USD $69 million led by Decarbonisation Partners and Blume Equity to expand its CO2 capture technology globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Marketing Technologies

Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption

Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

DevOps

Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs

Adobe unveils AI-powered tools in Acrobat from 18 June 2024, enabling users to create and edit images within PDFs using text prompts via Adobe Firefly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Generative AI

Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024

Drones

Digital transformation revolutionises logistics industry

The logistics sector is undergoing a digital transformation, with companies investing heavily in technologies like AI and IoT to optimise operations and meet growing eCommerce demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Multi-cloud

AI implementation in IT: professionals voice concerns

A SolarWinds report shows only 43% of IT professionals believe their databases are AI-ready, with data quality and security concerns as major hurdles.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Chirp Network & Farmsent join forces for global IoT farming push

Chirp Network partners with Farmsent to bring IoT connectivity to over 160,000 farmers, aiming to optimise the global food supply chain and increase small farmers' profits.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Data Analytics

Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO

Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Cloud Security

CSA unveils CCM Implementation Guidelines v2.0 for cloud security

Cloud Security Alliance launches the Cloud Controls Matrix Implementation Guidelines v2.0, enhancing the cloud security framework.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Strategy

Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality

A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Edge Computing

Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Software-as-a-Service

Report It Now launches whistleblowing platform in Australia

Report It Now has launched in Australia, offering its EthicsPro SaaS to aid organisations in handling whistleblowing, regulatory concerns, and ethical conduct.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Customer Experience

ShipStation unveils new features ahead of Australian EOFY sales

ShipStation has launched new features to aid Australian retailers in optimising shipping processes, anticipating an AUD $800 million boost in EOFY sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Linnworks & Spreetail Europe partnership boosts ecommerce efficiency

Linnworks' partnership with Spreetail Europe has dramatically improved ecommerce efficiency, cutting project timelines from three months to three weeks and enhancing market reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

IT Automation

Beyond the hype: Taking Gen AI mainstream with next-level automation

Generative AI, once a niche term, is now pivotal to automation and business processes, creating substantial value but requiring rigorous data governance.

By Darren Cockerell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024

DevOps

Preparing for a new AI-driven era in software development

As AI adoption expands in Australia, 68% of businesses are already using AI while 23% plan to in the next year. Ethical and strategic AI integration is essential.

By Craig Nielsen • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Crypto

Finance professionals lead in AI adoption, report reveals

Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Agricultural Technology

NZ's Nui Markets partnership to reshape dairy trade

Nui Markets, Interfood, and StoneX form a partnership aiming to revolutionise the dairy market with a new NFDM futures trading platform.