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Agentic accounting the next frontier for CFOs
Digital Transformation

Agentic accounting the next frontier for CFOs

Australian CFOs face economic pressures and regulatory changes, turning to agentic automation—combining AI and human insight—to boost finance efficiency.

By Peter Graves • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Trends from HumAIn 2025 — And what the new AI normal means for brands
Marketing Technologies

Trends from HumAIn 2025 — And what the new AI normal means for brands

At humAIn 2025, experts reveal AI is reshaping creativity, search, and work, urging brands to blend human insight with machine intelligence for success.

By Luke Ireland • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world
Firewalls

The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world

Orange Business launches the Evolution Platform, reducing network costs up to 60% and enabling seamless digital transformation for global enterprises.

By Graham Allan • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Why carbon accountability is the new competitive advantage
Digital Transformation

Why carbon accountability is the new competitive advantage

ASUS leads in carbon accountability, offering carbon-neutral devices and services as sustainability shifts from compliance to a vital business edge in tech procurement.

By Emma Ou • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
3 essential steps to scaling conversational AI for customer engagement
Customer Relationship Management

3 essential steps to scaling conversational AI for customer engagement

Conversational AI market valued at USD $5.8 billion in 2023 is set to reach USD $31.9 billion by 2028, revolutionising customer engagement across sectors.

By Andy O’Dower • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
How businesses can close out FY24–25 on solid footing and start strong in FY25–26
Artificial Intelligence

How businesses can close out FY24–25 on solid footing and start strong in FY25–26

As FY24–25 ends, Australian businesses face increased ATO compliance checks on tax debts and deductions; automation and tighter controls are vital to start FY25–26 strong.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Case Study: How Specsavers reinvented data resilience to future-proof patient care
Data Protection

Case Study: How Specsavers reinvented data resilience to future-proof patient care

Specsavers has upgraded to Veeam's Data Platform, enhancing data resilience and speeding recovery to safeguard patient care across 450+ stores in Australasia.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Expert warns of 'AI wrappers' masquerading as SaaS products
Software-as-a-Service

Expert warns of 'AI wrappers' masquerading as SaaS products

Experts warn that many so-called AI SaaS products are merely basic HTML wrappers over public LLM APIs, offering little value beyond free ChatGPT access.

By Marty Hungerford • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Why it's time Australian asset management leaders explore the true value of AI
Digital Transformation

Why it's time Australian asset management leaders explore the true value of AI

Australian asset management leaders are urged to prioritise strategic AI integration over hype, focusing on trust and solving real business problems first.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation
Multi-factor authentication

Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation

Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.

By Kon Poptodorov • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Is it time to re-think the business browser?
Malware

Is it time to re-think the business browser?

Cybercrime costs soar as Australian businesses face record data breaches. Experts urge rethinking browser security to protect sensitive data effectively.

By Rakesh Prabhakar • 5 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Modernizing mobile device management: Empowering productivity without compromise
Digital Transformation

Modernizing mobile device management: Empowering productivity without compromise

Pulseway modernizes Mobile Device Management, shifting from control to productivity enabler, integrating security with seamless remote support across devices.

By Victoria Boryaeva • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

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EOFY Sale 2025: Slash your winter power bills with BLUETTI's smart energy solutions
Power / Energy

EOFY Sale 2025: Slash your winter power bills with BLUETTI's smart energy solutions

BLUETTI's EOFY Sale offers Australians up to 43% off on smart energy solutions, cutting winter power bills from June 1 to 30.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare
Data Analytics

How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare

AI-powered automation is revolutionising healthcare, speeding up patient appointments and improving care quality across NHS and other providers in the UK.

By Mike Thorpe • 7 min read • Sat, 31st May 2025
How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape
Phishing

How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape

AI is transforming cyber threats into more complex attacks, with Canada facing rising risks amid a 47% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025.

By Robert Falzon • 4 min read • Sat, 31st May 2025
Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches
Data Protection

Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches

Australian organisations face business disruptions when cyber breaches lead to federal crime scene lockdowns, highlighting urgent need for robust data management.

By Andy Milburn • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Three trends shaping today's energy sector
Data centers

Three trends shaping today's energy sector

Virtual power plants, rising AI data centre demand, and flexible EV charging are key trends reshaping the global energy sector amid growing challenges.

By Rolf Bienert • 5 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025