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Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years
Financial Systems

Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years

Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after 25 years, having established and grown its Australia-New Zealand business, to pursue new ventures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Ivo launches AI tools to transform contract analysis & insight
Data Analytics

Ivo launches AI tools to transform contract analysis & insight

Ivo unveils AI tools Repository and Assistant, transforming contract analysis with instant insights and up to 75% faster review for over 200 legal teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 12th 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
Canva leverages Snowflake to scale B2B growth & personalisation
Data Analytics

Canva leverages Snowflake to scale B2B growth & personalisation

Canva uses Snowflake AI Data Cloud to accelerate B2B growth, personalise user experiences, and support global expansion with over 230 million monthly users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
Digital Transformation

Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth

PUMA has implemented Workday's HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
Digital Transformation

AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets

Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025
Canva launches Visual Suite 2.0 to boost creativity
Unified Communications

Canva launches Visual Suite 2.0 to boost creativity

Canva has launched its Visual Suite 2.0, introducing innovative tools to enhance creativity and productivity, supporting its rapid growth and user engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
Artificial Intelligence

Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences

Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Australian firms lead in global AI adoption according to Canva
Data Analytics

Australian firms lead in global AI adoption according to Canva

A recent report reveals that 81% of Australian business leaders view AI as vital to strategy, the highest globally, with 93% embracing experimentation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses
Customer Experience

Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses

Constant Contact continues to empower small businesses with tailored marketing solutions, leveraging AI to enhance efforts for over 500,000 customers globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
HubSpot & Canva join forces to streamline design processes
Unified Communications

HubSpot & Canva join forces to streamline design processes

HubSpot and Canva have teamed up to enhance efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses by integrating Canva's design tools within HubSpot's platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion
Hyperscale

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Study reveals data anxiety remains high despite rising skills
Artificial Intelligence

Study reveals data anxiety remains high despite rising skills

Despite rising data skills, 78% of UK professionals still face data anxiety, with 27% avoiding data tasks, reveals a global study of over 2,400 workers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Real Time's Ellis Taylor on using AI to enhance recruitment, not replace it
Human Capital Management

Exclusive: Real Time's Ellis Taylor on using AI to enhance recruitment, not replace it

Ellis Taylor of Real Time Australia says AI should enhance, not replace, human connection in recruitment, focusing on specialist roles and empathy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Dropbox Dash updated with smarter search & AI tools in Australia
Storage

Dropbox Dash updated with smarter search & AI tools in Australia

Dropbox Dash introduces smarter search and AI tools in Australia, helping users find and manage workplace content across media and apps efficiently.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Government

NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Unihack 2025 returns with support from Logitech Australia
Gaming

Unihack 2025 returns with support from Logitech Australia

Australia's largest student hackathon, Unihack, returns from 14-16 March 2025, backed by major sponsor Logitech, with an expected 600 participants.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Mar 2025
Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia

Salesforce has unveiled a USD $2.5 billion investment in AI for Australia over five years, enhancing workforce skills and boosting sustainability initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025