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Education Perfect revamps languages platform for schools in ANZ
EduTech

Education Perfect revamps languages platform for schools in ANZ

Education Perfect has relaunched its Languages platform for secondary schools in Australia and New Zealand to boost language learning amid declining enrolments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
Data Protection

Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification

Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries
Agricultural Technology

M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries

M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Agentic accounting the next frontier for CFOs
Digital Transformation

Agentic accounting the next frontier for CFOs

Australian CFOs face economic pressures and regulatory changes, turning to agentic automation—combining AI and human insight—to boost finance efficiency.

By Peter Graves • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
ANZ consumers want first-contact solutions but satisfaction lags
Unified Communications

ANZ consumers want first-contact solutions but satisfaction lags

Research shows 53% of ANZ consumers value first-contact resolution in service, yet only 33% of CX leaders believe they deliver highly personalised experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Trends from HumAIn 2025 — And what the new AI normal means for brands
Marketing Technologies

Trends from HumAIn 2025 — And what the new AI normal means for brands

At humAIn 2025, experts reveal AI is reshaping creativity, search, and work, urging brands to blend human insight with machine intelligence for success.

By Luke Ireland • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
Data Protection

Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy

Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Mattel & Tubi launch shoppable TV ads with QR code tech
Marketing Technologies

Mattel & Tubi launch shoppable TV ads with QR code tech

Mattel launches shoppable TV ads in Australia via Tubi, letting viewers buy toys instantly using QR codes with Vudoo's tech, enhancing measurement and shopping.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

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Core tech skills still key for Australian jobs in 2025
Data Analytics

Core tech skills still key for Australian jobs in 2025

Traditional tech skills like SQL, Python and cloud platforms remain crucial for Australian digital jobs in 2025, despite growing interest in AI, says new research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Five Faces secures AUD $1 million to expand digital health tech
Digital Signage

Five Faces secures AUD $1 million to expand digital health tech

Five Faces has secured AUD $1 million in Series A funding to boost development and expand its digital health platforms in Australia and overseas.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Contact centres use AI to balance staffing & wellbeing needs
Customer Experience

Contact centres use AI to balance staffing & wellbeing needs

Contact centres are using AI to flexibly scale staffing in real time, enhancing customer service while protecting employee wellbeing amid rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul
Firewalls

Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul

Hornsby Shire Council has halved communications costs by upgrading to a Fortinet-led network, boosting security, flexibility, and digital services across all sites.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology
Cartech

Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology

Amber has raised $45 million to expand its home battery and EV automation tech globally, ahead of Australia's 2025 battery rebate scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Exclusive: WorkJam's AI-driven evolution for a smarter frontline
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: WorkJam's AI-driven evolution for a smarter frontline

WorkJam's frontline platform is revolutionising workplace engagement in APAC, delivering 407% ROI and transforming how businesses connect with staff.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
Data Protection

E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis

Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.

By Ross Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
NAD launches Modular Series in Australia, from AUD $1,299
Smart Home

NAD launches Modular Series in Australia, from AUD $1,299

NAD Electronics launches its ultra-compact Modular Series audio products in Australia, with prices starting at AUD $1,299, available from July 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
JAGGAER names first Chief Digital & AI Officer to boost platform
Unified Communications

JAGGAER names first Chief Digital & AI Officer to boost platform

JAGGAER has appointed Gopinath Polavarapu as its first Chief Digital and AI Officer to embed advanced AI into its One Platform, boosting automation and collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025