Global Stories

Copyright infringement risks impacting GenAI adoption

Rising costs of intellectual property protection could hamper the adoption of generative AI and impact returns by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high

Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern

Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Hyperscale

Equinix report explores Australian mining leaders' tech views amidst uncertainties

Equinix's latest report reveals Australian mining leaders maintain optimism amidst geopolitical and economic challenges, acknowledging technology's crucial role in industry adaptation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Manufacturing

AI, Machine Learning boom to dominate the year 2024

2024 predictions: Increased use of AI, collaboration, servitisation, near-shoring, and additive manufacturing in industries. Non-fragile approach needed.

By Matthew Addley • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Data Analytics

Rimini Street extends Salesforce services with new consulting suite

Rimini Street expands Salesforce services with Rimini Consult, offering comprehensive consulting to maximize CRM investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023

Akamai

Media firms pursue cloud agility amid rising competition

An Akamai-commissioned study suggests that increasing customer experience expectations and data volumes influence cloud computing considerations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Storage

Cloudian, AMD, and Micron set new object storage performance and efficiency standards

Cloudian, AMD, and Micron, collaborated to deliver record-breaking object storage performance, improving power efficiency by 74%.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023

Risk & Compliance

Revolutionising AML workflows, First AML launches Source

First AML launches Source, a self-service platform to reinvent AML workflows, offering hope to businesses grappling with regulatory challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023

Customer Experience

Retail experts launch new edition of omnichannel retail handbook

The second edition of the best-selling retail handbook, Omnichannel Retail, is now available in the UK and for pre-order in other markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Robotics

Can utilities keep the lights on in the face of extreme weather?

As extreme weather threatens energy infrastructures, UK utilities are seeking to bolster network resilience against outages, with smart technologies and AI playing a crucial role.

By Phil Beecher • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Fleet Management

Australian fleet managers embrace tech to combat rising costs

Amid expanding operational costs, Australian fleet managers increasingly adopt GPS fleet tracking and other tech solutions, significantly reducing fuel, labour, and maintenance costs, the 2024 Fleet Technology Trends Report reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

EduTech

Australian VETs increasingly prioritise digital transformation

Digital transformation in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers surges, aiming to boost student enrolment and retention, as revealed by ReadyTech's report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Government

UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024