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Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat
Digital Transformation

Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat

Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
Software-as-a-Service

Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms

Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO amid global expansion
Risk & Compliance

Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO amid global expansion

Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO to lead finance amid global expansion, following rapid growth and surpassing USD $100 million in revenue.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Why culture and collaboration matter more than ever in IT partnerships
Hybrid Cloud

Why culture and collaboration matter more than ever in IT partnerships

Australian MSP AC3 builds resilience through decades-long partnerships with vendors like Cisco and Microsoft, ensuring seamless, trusted IT services for clients.

By Andrew Giles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Geraldton Fishermen's taps Microlise for AI-driven supply chain
Supply Chain

Geraldton Fishermen's taps Microlise for AI-driven supply chain

Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative partners with Microlise to enhance supply chain efficiency and safety using AI in transporting premium Western Rock Lobster.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags
Data Analytics

AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags

AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
LG launches DUALCOOL AI Air in Australia amid rising demand
Smart Home

LG launches DUALCOOL AI Air in Australia amid rising demand

LG launches its upgraded DUALCOOL AI Air conditioner in Australia, combining AI-driven comfort with energy efficiency for the 2025-26 summer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Simon de Winter Group partners with MCG for supply chain revamp
Digital Transformation

Simon de Winter Group partners with MCG for supply chain revamp

Simon de Winter Group teams up with Middlebank Consulting Group to digitally transform its supply chain, boosting efficiency across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Supply Nation's festive catalogue highlights women-led Indigenous firms
Clean technologies

Supply Nation's festive catalogue highlights women-led Indigenous firms

Supply Nation's 2025 Festive Season Catalogue spotlights women-led Indigenous businesses offering unique gifts across food, fashion, art and wellness in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Cody Simpson named ambassador for Zeekr 7X all-electric SUV
Cartech

Cody Simpson named ambassador for Zeekr 7X all-electric SUV

Australian singer and environmental advocate Cody Simpson has been named ambassador for the Zeekr 7X all-electric luxury SUV in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Australians warned over AI-driven scams ahead of Christmas sales
Multi-factor authentication

Australians warned over AI-driven scams ahead of Christmas sales

Australians are urged to boost online security as AI-driven scams surge ahead of Christmas, with experts promoting multi-factor authentication and hardware keys.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Infios & AWS bring AI-driven automation to retail supply chains
Hyperscale

Infios & AWS bring AI-driven automation to retail supply chains

Infios partners with AWS to integrate AI agents into retail supply chains, enhancing order management for retailers like Officeworks and Myer from 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia

Around 20% of Australians still face digital exclusion, prompting calls for a national plan to boost access, skills and AI literacy across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Middle managers cost frontline sectors AUD $15.5 billion yearly
Workforce Technology

Middle managers cost frontline sectors AUD $15.5 billion yearly

Australian frontline sectors lose AUD $15.5 billion annually as middle managers spend weeks on low-value tasks, hampering productivity and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Most Australians to cut festive spending, focus on gifts & food
Marketing Technologies

Most Australians to cut festive spending, focus on gifts & food

Most Australians plan to cut festive spending in 2025, focusing mainly on gifts and food, as economic caution shapes their holiday priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Australia targets up to AUD $73.3 billion boost for AI by 2028
Digital Transformation

Australia targets up to AUD $73.3 billion boost for AI by 2028

Australia aims to attract up to AUD $73.3 billion in private investment for AI and data centres by 2028 under its expanded National AI Capability Plan.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns
Human Capital Management

Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025