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AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
Generative AI

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad

A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
Small Business

Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs

Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Shoalhaven City Council boosts disaster recovery with Azure
Software-as-a-Service

Shoalhaven City Council boosts disaster recovery with Azure

Shoalhaven City Council has upgraded its disaster recovery by migrating key services to Microsoft Azure, enhancing data security and operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Fed gov imposes fines for inadequate scam prevention
Unified Communications

Fed gov imposes fines for inadequate scam prevention

The federal government is set to impose fines of up to AUD $50 million on companies failing to implement effective measures against rising fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australia's first halal financial app launched by Hejaz
Fintech

Australia's first halal financial app launched by Hejaz

Hejaz Financial Services has launched Halal Money, Australia's first halal financial app, aiming to meet the needs of Muslim investors with over 15,000 downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Wayfinder unveils WayGPT to revolutionise real estate AI
Artificial Intelligence

Wayfinder unveils WayGPT to revolutionise real estate AI

Wayfinder has launched WayGPT, an AI tool set to revolutionise Australia's real estate sector by enhancing agent performance and operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
1Wheel revolutionises Australia's private car sales market
Email Security

1Wheel revolutionises Australia's private car sales market

Perth startup 1Wheel is revolutionising private car sales in Australia, offering a transparent, no-fee service amid rising living costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australian firms risk $71 billion due to poor service
Customer Experience

Australian firms risk $71 billion due to poor service

Qualtrics' study reveals Australian businesses risk losing AUD $3.8 billion in sales this holiday season due to poor customer experiences, stressing urgent improvements.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australian firms struggle with AI scalability despite spend rise
Data governance

Australian firms struggle with AI scalability despite spend rise

A new report reveals that while 92% of Australian businesses utilise generative AI, only 37% consider their applications production-ready, citing governance and cost challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australia's ASRS climate reporting: A strategic opportunity
Digital Transformation

Australia's ASRS climate reporting: A strategic opportunity

Australia's new climate reporting standards challenge businesses to reinvent strategies, with experts urging a proactive approach to achieve lasting benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market
Digital Transformation

BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market

A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Transforming the classroom with collaboration technology
Unified Communications

Transforming the classroom with collaboration technology

Jason MacBride explores how innovative collaboration tech is reshaping hybrid learning in Australian education, enhancing student engagement and accessibility.

By Jason MacBride • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
StackAdapt & Shopify integrate for advanced ad targeting
Customer Experience

StackAdapt & Shopify integrate for advanced ad targeting

StackAdapt has integrated with Shopify, enabling over 100,000 Australian merchants to harness advanced ad targeting through a simplified pixel onboarding process.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy

A Yahoo survey reveals 74% of advertising leaders prioritise tracking over privacy solutions ahead of changes to Australia's Privacy Act.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Australians favour personalised gifts for festive season
EduTech

Australians favour personalised gifts for festive season

A recent VistaPrint study reveals that 81% of Australians experience stress in gift selection, with 70% favouring personalised gifts this holiday season.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Mys Tyler launches portal linking brands with creators
Content Creation

Mys Tyler launches portal linking brands with creators

Mys Tyler has launched a brand portal, connecting fashion labels with creators for affordable access to diverse user-generated content across multiple regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Airwallex launches startup support programme in New Zealand
Fintech

Airwallex launches startup support programme in New Zealand

Airwallex has launched its 'Airwallex for Startups' programme in New Zealand, offering resources and a NZD $10,000 grant to support local entrepreneurs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024