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HCLTech signs 10-year deal to modernise Dunedin IT services
Hybrid Cloud

HCLTech signs 10-year deal to modernise Dunedin IT services

HCLTech will modernise Dunedin City Council's IT services over 10 years, enhancing digital platforms, automation and community engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Ben Bach appointed NSW Practice Director at HR Crowd for ANZ
Human Capital Management

Ben Bach appointed NSW Practice Director at HR Crowd for ANZ

HR Crowd appoints Ben Bach as NSW Practice Director to strengthen regional leadership and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Jambi City smart water pilot starts with GHD tech from Canada
Digital Transformation

Jambi City smart water pilot starts with GHD tech from Canada

Jambi City partners with GHD in a pilot to replace 100,000 manual water meters with smart digital systems for better management and customer service.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Brainfish raises USD $6.4m to expand AI support tech in US & globally
Customer Experience

Brainfish raises USD $6.4m to expand AI support tech in US & globally

Brainfish has raised USD $6.4m to expand its AI-powered customer support technology, establish a US HQ, and grow its global market presence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
HammerTech launches AI tools to streamline construction safety admin
Artificial Intelligence

HammerTech launches AI tools to streamline construction safety admin

HammerTech launches HammerTech Intelligence, AI tools designed to automate construction site safety admin and provide real-time insights for contractors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Bitcoin hits record high as stability, trust drive investor shift
Crypto

Bitcoin hits record high as stability, trust drive investor shift

Bitcoin surges to a record USD $112,000 as investors favour stability and trust, with stablecoins surpassing USD $250 billion amid market shifts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq to boost renewable data management
Power / Energy

SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq to boost renewable data management

SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq's platform to enhance renewable energy data management and AI governance across the UK, US, and Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Western Digital unveils new high-capacity drives in Australia
Digital Transformation

Western Digital unveils new high-capacity drives in Australia

Western Digital launches new high-capacity Professional and NAS storage solutions in Australia, targeting creative and business data demands up to 208TB.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
AI in the workplace: Hype, hesitation and what's actually happening
Digital Transformation

AI in the workplace: Hype, hesitation and what's actually happening

A survey of 864 ANZ leaders reveals AI's hype often outpaces reality, with many firms stuck without clear strategy amid security and job concerns.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Experian & Stryd boost broker insights with open banking data
Fintech

Experian & Stryd boost broker insights with open banking data

Experian and Stryd have teamed up to offer Australian mortgage brokers enhanced client insights using open banking data and product pricing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Huawei Watch GT 5 Series launches in Australia, from AUD $289
Wearables

Huawei Watch GT 5 Series launches in Australia, from AUD $289

Huawei's Watch GT 5 Series launches in Australia from AUD $289, offering up to 14 days battery, advanced health tracking, and rugged design features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Deel rolls out payroll & AI upgrades for Aussie firms worldwide
Software-as-a-Service

Deel rolls out payroll & AI upgrades for Aussie firms worldwide

Deel launches AI upgrades and pay flexibility tools, enabling Australian firms to streamline global payroll and access international talent with ease.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Smartsheet boosts AI platform & grows Australian presence
DevOps

Smartsheet boosts AI platform & grows Australian presence

Smartsheet enhances its AI work management platform with new features and expands its presence in Australia to better support enterprise teams.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Australian organisations urged to prioritise reskilling as AI reshapes jobs
EduTech

Australian organisations urged to prioritise reskilling as AI reshapes jobs

With AI reshaping roles, Australian firms are urged to boost reskilling as 44% of staff now prioritise professional development over other benefits.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Digimune & AnyTech365 launch 24/7 tech support for Australians
IT services

Digimune & AnyTech365 launch 24/7 tech support for Australians

Digimune partners with AnyTech365 to offer 24/7 multilingual IT support across Australia, boosting tech help and new revenue for local partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Fraud, friction, and the future: Prioritising trust in a high-stakes market
Data Protection

Fraud, friction, and the future: Prioritising trust in a high-stakes market

A major Australian financial institution lost A$23m from unauthorised transactions, prompting a nationwide push to prioritise trust and fraud prevention in 2024.

By Ljubiša Velikić • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025