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Study finds AI creativity tools offer similar results in ads
Marketing Technologies

Study finds AI creativity tools offer similar results in ads

A study reveals popular AI tools yield similarly creative advertising outcomes, highlighting the essential role of human input in marketing innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility
Virtualisation

Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility

Vectec has launched PIT-CHECK, a diagnostic suite offering executives clear insights and risk assessments to manage complex IT and cyber security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition
Private Cloud

Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition

Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays
Digital Transformation

Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays

Australia's data centre boom faces delays as power and utility access bottlenecks slow construction amid rising AI-driven demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Prophet names James Sawyer VP to drive predictive growth in ANZ
Data Analytics

Prophet names James Sawyer VP to drive predictive growth in ANZ

Prophet appoints James Sawyer as VP Sales and Partnerships to boost growth and predictive decision intelligence in Sydney and Brisbane markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
IAG partners with Adobe to personalise insurance customer journeys
Data Analytics

IAG partners with Adobe to personalise insurance customer journeys

Insurance Australia Group teams up with Adobe to use AI for personalised, seamless customer experiences across its retail insurance brands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Australian AI investment rises but most projects stall at pilot stage
Digital Transformation

Australian AI investment rises but most projects stall at pilot stage

Australian firms boost AI investment by 32%, yet 62% struggle to move beyond pilots amid rising pressure to prove results and tackle skill shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Unleashed targets smaller manufacturers with new MRP tool
Unleashed Software

Unleashed targets smaller manufacturers with new MRP tool

Unleashed Software launches an easy-to-use material requirements planning tool, priced at AUD $150/month, to aid small manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Optimaze raises AUD $3 million to tackle cloud waste inefficiency
Hyperscale

Optimaze raises AUD $3 million to tackle cloud waste inefficiency

Optimaze has raised AUD $3 million to combat cloud waste, using AI to help Australian enterprises cut costs and energy use in cloud computing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Australian finance sector leads world in AI & cybersecurity push
Digital Transformation

Australian finance sector leads world in AI & cybersecurity push

Australian financial firms lead globally in AI and cybersecurity adoption, prioritising resilience and data excellence amid digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Outsized launches Bench to speed flexible talent for finance firms
Digital Transformation

Outsized launches Bench to speed flexible talent for finance firms

Outsized has launched Bench, a platform that rapidly connects finance firms in Australia with nearly 3,000 pre-vetted independent professionals on demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson warns of AI pilot pitfalls
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson warns of AI pilot pitfalls

Appian highlights Australia's lead in enterprise AI adoption through practical, process-focused 'boring AI' delivering real value and efficiency gains.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions
Firewalls

Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions

Tosibox has rebranded as Tosi, shifting from hardware supplier to cyber physical systems provider, enhancing secure OT network solutions with faster deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Oracle Database now available on Google Cloud in Melbourne
Disaster Recovery

Oracle Database now available on Google Cloud in Melbourne

Oracle Database is now available in Google Cloud's Melbourne region, enabling Australian businesses to integrate Oracle data with Google Cloud's AI and analytics tools.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
NBN Co rolls out greener, faster devices for homes & businesses
Unified Communications

NBN Co rolls out greener, faster devices for homes & businesses

NBN Co begins rolling out greener, faster Network Termination Devices that cut energy use by 33% and boost internet speeds for Aussie homes and businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores
Apple

Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores

Buzzle, formed as Apple's largest Australian reseller in 2000, collapsed within six months amid the dot‑com bust, sparking a precedent‑setting legal battle with Apple.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Why Australian Enterprises Are Rebuilding Their AI Foundations
Digital Transformation

Why Australian Enterprises Are Rebuilding Their AI Foundations

Australian firms are shifting from fragmented AI pilots to unified platforms, aiming to boost trust, speed and scalability amid rising regulatory demands.

By Paul Rilstone • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Zara Cobb named Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club
Fintech

Zara Cobb named Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club

Zara Cobb has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club, bringing over 20 years of marketing expertise across fintech and eCommerce sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025