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Sine launches Advanced ID Check for kiosk check-ins
Manufacturing

Sine launches Advanced ID Check for kiosk check-ins

Busy reception desks will no longer need to inspect papers manually, as the kiosk adds timestamped identity checks for compliance-heavy sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Australian firms urged to redesign work, not push harder
Digital Transformation

Australian firms urged to redesign work, not push harder

Rising burnout and weak engagement are forcing employers to rethink productivity, as leaders say simpler systems could lift output without longer hours.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Australian tech leaders hail AI shift to core business
Digital Transformation

Australian tech leaders hail AI shift to core business

Australian firms are increasingly using AI in day-to-day operations, with leaders saying data quality and human oversight now matter more than pilot projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Australia rates more likely to rise again, warns economist
Artificial Intelligence

Australia rates more likely to rise again, warns economist

Households and firms face renewed pressure, as mixed survey data point to the Reserve Bank of Australia staying tight and possibly lifting rates again.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Budgetly launches AI bookkeeping for Australian SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Budgetly launches AI bookkeeping for Australian SMEs

Australian SMEs could save hours on month-end admin as Budgetly automates transaction coding, GST checks and receipt reviews on selected plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australian developers are losing half their day, most leaders have no idea
DevOps

Australian developers are losing half their day, most leaders have no idea

Developers spend just 16 per cent of their time coding, leaving Australian firms with hidden costs, slower delivery and rising AI risk.

By Raymond McCullagh Senior Observability Consultant and Developer Avocado and Andrew Patterson - Lead Solutions Engineer Dynatrace • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar
Data Analytics

Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar

Rapid growth in Gulf digital commerce is pushing fraud, data quality and compliance issues to the top of leaders' agendas.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Yesterday
AI shifts from novelty to infrastructure, firms say
Digital Transformation

AI shifts from novelty to infrastructure, firms say

Firms say the bigger payoff now lies in embedding AI into logistics, security and data systems, while poor governance leaves firms exposed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Temenos wins US regional bank for cloud core upgrade
Software-as-a-Service

Temenos wins US regional bank for cloud core upgrade

The deal gives the lender a cloud-based core banking platform on Microsoft Azure, aimed at easing operations and supporting growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft launches AI sales & service tools in Copilot
Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft launches AI sales & service tools in Copilot

Sales and support teams could cut admin time as Microsoft embeds generative AI into Outlook, Teams and Dynamics 365 for routine customer work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Executives warn AI adoption outpaces governance & ROI
Robotics

Executives warn AI adoption outpaces governance & ROI

Wider use of AI is raising fresh concerns over security, skills and ROI as businesses race ahead of governance and controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director
Software-as-a-Service

One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director

The promotion aims to sharpen One.site's push into construction software as contractors seek to cut paperwork and improve site safety.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff
Software-as-a-Service

AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff

Many workers are being left to learn AI on their own, with junior staff far less confident than senior leaders, a survey shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Intel boosts Leixlip chip plant with EUR €5 billion
Semiconductors

Intel boosts Leixlip chip plant with EUR €5 billion

The upgrade is set to lift output of advanced semiconductors in Ireland and bolster Europe's supply chain as demand grows.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
One NZ wins TM Forum award for AI telecoms project
Digital Transformation

One NZ wins TM Forum award for AI telecoms project

New Zealand telecoms could gain a software-led revenue stream after One NZ's AI project was named among TM Forum's top Catalyst awards.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
WorkJam adds autonomous AI tools for frontline retail
Software-as-a-Service

WorkJam adds autonomous AI tools for frontline retail

Retail chains could now have store tasks reshuffled in real time as WorkJam rolls out autonomous AI tools across its frontline platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Europe's communications market is fragmenting - and that's exactly the opportunity
Unified Communications

Europe's communications market is fragmenting - and that's exactly the opportunity

Uneven fibre rollouts and rising AI risks are pushing enterprises to seek partners that can stitch together local needs across Europe.

By Dave Macfarlane • 4 min read • 2 days ago