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Email still vital for business despite messaging app surge
Email Security

Email still vital for business despite messaging app surge

Despite instant messaging growth, 48% of IT leaders say email remains the top channel for vital business communications worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
World's first LLM creativity benchmark launches for advertising
Large Language Models

World's first LLM creativity benchmark launches for advertising

The world's first benchmark to assess large language models for creativity in advertising has launched, backed by leading industry groups.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Legacy IT hampers rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare
Digital Transformation

Legacy IT hampers rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare

Legacy IT systems hinder rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare, with 99% reliant on outdated tech despite AI use rising from 70% to 93% in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Don't just bounce back, bounce forward: Turning data recovery into a secret weapon
Virtualisation

Don't just bounce back, bounce forward: Turning data recovery into a secret weapon

Organisations should treat data recovery as a strategic asset, using resilience and AI to swiftly bounce forward from cyberattacks, not just bounce back.

By Rick Vanover • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Honeywell launches AI building management for Australia, NZ
Digital Transformation

Honeywell launches AI building management for Australia, NZ

Honeywell launches its AI-powered Connected Solutions platform in Australia and New Zealand to streamline building management and boost energy efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
Digital Transformation

AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow

AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AI, loyalty and ANZ grocery retailers: What's new
Data Analytics

AI, loyalty and ANZ grocery retailers: What's new

Australian and New Zealand grocers are set to boost profits and engagement by adopting AI-driven personalisation and loyalty strategies in 2025/2026.

By Jonathan Reeve • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Hyperscale

AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Cohesity & 11:11 launch cloud clean room for cyber recovery
Data Protection

Cohesity & 11:11 launch cloud clean room for cyber recovery

Cohesity and 11:11 Systems have launched a cloud clean room service to help businesses swiftly recover from cyber-attacks with secure, isolated data environments.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Australia's property rules may push global capital to NZ
Northland

Australia's property rules may push global capital to NZ

Australia's ban on foreign residential property sales may divert billions in global investment to New Zealand, which risks missing out due to unclear buyer rules.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
THDR unveils Neuono app for AI-driven personalised fashion
Generative AI

THDR unveils Neuono app for AI-driven personalised fashion

Australian group THDR has launched Neuono, an AI-driven app delivering personalised, made-to-measure menswear and womenswear via smartphone without fittings.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls
Unified Communications

AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls

Global happiness fell nearly 10 points to 58% in 2025, but AI-driven customer service satisfaction rose 5 points to 41%, says NiCE's report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users
Unified Communications

RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users

RingCentral has launched Customer Journey Analytics for Australian users of its RingCX platform, enhancing visibility across unified communications and contact centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AOC launches Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia at AUD $489
Displays

AOC launches Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia at AUD $489

AOC launches its new 27-inch QHD Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia, priced at AUD $489, boasting 180 Hz and DisplayHDR 1000 certification.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Hisense unveils M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia at AUD $2,499
Digital Entertainment

Hisense unveils M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia at AUD $2,499

Hisense launches the M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia, offering 4K clarity, Dolby Audio, and smart streaming for AUD $2,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Samsung highlights 'Unsung Snappers', unveils Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung

Samsung highlights 'Unsung Snappers', unveils Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung spotlights 'Unsung Snappers' who take photos for others, launching Galaxy S25 Edge with AI tools to ease capturing perfect moments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
SentinelOne celebrates four Australian winners at APJ awards
Digital Transformation

SentinelOne celebrates four Australian winners at APJ awards

SentinelOne has honoured four Australian partners, including SALTT Technologies and Novo3, at its 2025 APJ awards for excellence in enterprise security collaboration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training
Firewalls

USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training

The University of Southern Queensland partners with Fortinet to offer free cyber security certifications and training, boosting skills amid Australia's digital skills shortage.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025