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Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies
Digital Transformation

Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies

As AI reshapes the business landscape, Employment Hero emphasises embedding AI into operations, urging firms to adapt or risk losing out on future success.

By Ben Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems
Crypto

Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems

Decentralised Finance is poised to revolutionise financial systems globally, promoting transparency, inclusivity, and drastically reducing transaction costs.

By Steve Durbin • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Inside the business travel surge as companies reinvest in face-to-face connections
Financial Systems

Inside the business travel surge as companies reinvest in face-to-face connections

Business travel surged in early 2024 as companies reinvested in face-to-face connections, with domestic airfare sales soaring by 70% from late 2023.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
ANZ banks tackle legacy systems with modernisation push
Digital Transformation

ANZ banks tackle legacy systems with modernisation push

Australian and New Zealand banks are investing billions in ICT, but the challenge remains: how to ensure these funds translate into tangible business value.

By Jeremy Thomas • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
The rise of GTM Engineers: Why every marketing agency needs AI sales expertise
Marketing Technologies

The rise of GTM Engineers: Why every marketing agency needs AI sales expertise

Marketing agencies in Asia are finding a competitive advantage in hiring GTM Engineers skilled in AI, transforming client outreach through hyper-personalised strategies.

By Harry Verity • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Observations on the state of cyber readiness
Data Protection

Observations on the state of cyber readiness

As Australia approaches 2025, businesses are shifting focus from data protection to cyber resilience, adapting to the rising threats from ransomware and evolving technologies.

By Gareth Russell • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
The Resilience Roadmap – Six steps to building business strength
Partner Programmes

The Resilience Roadmap – Six steps to building business strength

Amid a 50.2% rise in critical financial stress affecting nearly 47,000 UK businesses, experts outline six essential steps to bolster resilience in 2025.

By Nevil Durrant • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Technology feeds curiosity - and it needs inquisitive women
EduTech

Technology feeds curiosity - and it needs inquisitive women

On International Women's Day, a women in tech shares her passion for STEM, encouraging others to embrace their curiosity and creativity in a dynamic industry.

By HoayPing HP Lam • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Gender diversity in Technology – A story of progress and opportunity
Artificial Intelligence

Gender diversity in Technology – A story of progress and opportunity

As we honour International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates significant strides in gender diversity, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future.

By Emmanuelle Hose • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women
eCommerce

Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women

In tech, the conversation about women has shifted from entry to retention and influence, as traditional structures hinder their leadership advancement.

By Merline McGregor • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

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March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities

Microsoft has revealed it will fix 57 vulnerabilities in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday update, including six previously exploited in the wild.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Building AI-Ready Infrastructure: How to create a balanced approach for success
Hybrid Cloud

Building AI-Ready Infrastructure: How to create a balanced approach for success

As AI transforms business operations globally, the need for robust infrastructure becomes paramount, driving organisations to rethink their technological strategies.

By Peter Chambers • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Assurance is what holds network performance accountable to the application experience
Software-as-a-Service

Assurance is what holds network performance accountable to the application experience

As digital connectivity becomes vital for businesses, ensuring network performance meets user expectations is essential for delivering seamless online experiences.

By Mike Hicks • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Women in Technology = Debiasing Technology
Generative AI

Women in Technology = Debiasing Technology

The push for gender balance in technology leadership is crucial, as only 20-25% of senior roles are held by women, risking a biased tech future.

By Preety Kumar • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Finding My Path in ICT: Challenges, Growth and Opportunities
Data Analytics

Finding My Path in ICT: Challenges, Growth and Opportunities

A fresh graduate shares her journey navigating the male-dominated ICT field, overcoming challenges, and emphasising the importance of female representation in tech.

By Juliann Harrahh Soriano • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Family, flexibility and the future of IT
Virtualisation

Family, flexibility and the future of IT

As my daughter nears her eighth birthday, I reflect on the evolving IT landscape, where flexible working and shared parental roles are reshaping opportunities for women.

By Kathryn McNamara • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes
Unified Communications

IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes

As women's representation in ICT grows, opportunities abound beyond coding and networking, with roles in project management and digital marketing paving the way.

By Leah Rose • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025