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Australian Stories

Australian stories

Why AI is key to match shifting customer expectations in Retail sector

Australian retailers must harness AI and emotional intelligence to meet fast-changing Gen Z and millennial expectations for seamless, personalised shopping.

By Maurice Zicman • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Gaming

Australia's gaming sector evolves with rise of platforms & UGC

Australia's gaming sector thrives as user-generated content and platform games reshape the industry, boosted by AUD $1.4 million investment and global trends.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Hyperscale

FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills

Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launch a 12-month pilot to upskill 30,000 educators and boost AI skills in Australia's vocational education sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Printing

Ricoh partners with Yalari to fund six-year Indigenous scholarship

Ricoh Australia partners with Yalari to fully fund a six-year scholarship, supporting one Indigenous student's secondary education from Year 7 to Year 12.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Exclusive: Docusign's new AI platform to slash trillions lost in contract inefficiency

DocuSign launches AI-powered contract management to tackle AUD $3 trillion yearly losses from inefficient agreement workflows globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Australian Government

Hireup expands to aged care, offering more choice at home

Hireup has expanded its online platform to connect older Australians with vetted support workers, enhancing choice and care at home amid sector reforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Pronto Xi to add IBM watsonx AI tools for smarter ERP insights

Pronto Software teams with IBM Australia to embed watsonx AI in Pronto Xi, boosting ERP with smarter insights and workflow automation for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian firms to boost agentic AI investment to USD $12.3 billion

Over 90% of Australian firms will adopt agentic AI within six months, driving investments to USD $12.3 billion by 2028 and reshaping business operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Digital Entertainment

LG launches CineBeam S 4K projector in Australia at AUD $2,499

LG launches the CineBeam S, its smallest 4K projector, in Australia at AUD $2,499 with a pre-order discount ahead of the 11 August release.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Smart Home

Amber Technology unveils JBL Summit Series at Melbourne hi-fi show

Amber Technology debuts JBL Summit Series loudspeakers at Melbourne's 2025 StereoNET Hi-Fi Show, showcasing top-tier audio innovations from iconic brands.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Digital Transformation

Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services

Granicus has launched its Service Cloud platform in Australia and New Zealand to help councils enhance digital services and boost community engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

ANZ businesses accelerate AI adoption for innovation & growth

Australian and New Zealand businesses are rapidly adopting AI for expenses, supply chains, and sales, boosting innovation but raising ethical concerns, says SAP.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Biometrics

Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking

ŌURA app enhances its Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking of key biometrics, helping women navigate pregnancy in real time across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Physical Security

Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers

Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Nexxen expands TV data reach with new VIDAA investment & AI

Nexxen boosts its Australian TV Intelligence with data from 1.9m VIDAA smart TVs, enhancing ad targeting via AI-powered insights on linear and streaming TV.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Customer Experience

Dr. Bronner's boosts Australian sales by 55% after Amazon refresh

Dr. Bronner's monthly Amazon sales in Australia surged by 55% after Pattern revamped its storefront, boosting revenue and customer engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Wearables

A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders

Smartwatch features from Apple and Samsung now help detect signs of sleep apnoea, raising awareness of this common but underdiagnosed disorder in adults.

By Shehaan Fernando • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025