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Australian workers lead global AI use in job hunts
Digital Transformation

Australian workers lead global AI use in job hunts

Workers in Australia are more worried than global peers about automation, even as 57% use AI tools to hunt for jobs or prepare for interviews.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Infios adds vaibe gamification to warehouse software
Software-as-a-Service

Infios adds vaibe gamification to warehouse software

The move aims to lift warehouse staff productivity by linking gamified engagement tools with Infios's execution software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Sprinklr adds AI tools to speed customer responses
Software-as-a-Service

Sprinklr adds AI tools to speed customer responses

Faster real-time responses may help brands cut manual analysis as the new release links customer signals with AI tools across service and marketing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards
Digital Transformation

Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards

The new agency could shape how Australian firms adopt AI, with leaders warning that standards and security will decide whether gains outweigh risk.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
AI agents force enterprises to rethink infrastructure and governance
Digital Transformation

AI agents force enterprises to rethink infrastructure and governance

Enterprises face rising API traffic, tighter data controls and hidden costs as AI agents begin handling more workflows and queries.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price
Smart Home

ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price

Households seeking cheaper help with chores can buy a robot vacuum and mop at ALDI for AUD $279, while stocks last.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Adyen appoints Gary Yang as Asia-Pacific President
Airlines

Adyen appoints Gary Yang as Asia-Pacific President

The move signals Adyen's push to deepen local ties in Asia-Pacific as payment providers compete for merchants across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Visa refreshes Infinite cards for Asia Pacific affluent
Fintech

Visa refreshes Infinite cards for Asia Pacific affluent

Affluent cardholders in Asia Pacific will get more tailored travel and dining perks, as Visa splits its premium offering into three tiers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Australia's tech leaders back Albanese's AI strategy
Data centers

Australia's tech leaders back Albanese's AI strategy

Executives said clearer rules could speed adoption, ease copyright disputes and help Australia turn AI into a commercial edge in mining and retail.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
AI reshapes customer data, loyalty and marketing decisions
Data Protection

AI reshapes customer data, loyalty and marketing decisions

Better customer data is becoming essential as AI agents start to shape product discovery, loyalty and campaign choices in real time.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Australian clinicians use AI to cut paperwork load
Data Protection

Australian clinicians use AI to cut paperwork load

Paperwork is driving rapid adoption, with most Australian clinicians using AI daily and many doing so without formal guidance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Australia & New Zealand lead in agentic AI adoption
Airlines

Australia & New Zealand lead in agentic AI adoption

Consumers in Australia and New Zealand are facing longer waits and repeated handovers as companies rush to deploy agentic AI, Genesys found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
University of Southern Queensland modernises IT platform
Virtualisation

University of Southern Queensland modernises IT platform

The university has cut its infrastructure footprint by 52 per cent after moving core learning, portal and ERP systems to Nutanix Cloud Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
With AI having entered the consultation room, governance matters more than ever
Data governance

With AI having entered the consultation room, governance matters more than ever

AI tools are already being used in Australian clinics, but weak oversight could turn helpful alerts into avoidable patient harm.

By Dr Monica Trujillo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Akamai warns of surging bot attacks on APAC commerce
Data Protection

Akamai warns of surging bot attacks on APAC commerce

Asia Pacific retailers, travel firms and hotels face a 63% rise in bot attacks as AI tools and APIs widen exposure to fraud and disruption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
LoungePair partners with Entertainment Publications
Mastercard

LoungePair partners with Entertainment Publications

Travellers in New Zealand and Australia can now buy airport lounge access as digital gifts, widening LoungePair's reach through existing rewards channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Indeed launches AI career scout for Australian jobseekers
Generative AI

Indeed launches AI career scout for Australian jobseekers

Australian jobseekers are being given free AI guidance as tougher labour market conditions leave many unsure which roles they can land.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
WorkJam adds autonomous AI layer for frontline staff
Software-as-a-Service

WorkJam adds autonomous AI layer for frontline staff

Retailers could get faster task allocation and reprioritisation as WorkJam's platform now automates decisions across 1.5 million frontline users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
GK expands open retail platform with DevHub & AI tools
Digital Transformation

GK expands open retail platform with DevHub & AI tools

Retailers could add third-party tools faster as GK opens its CLOUD4RETAIL platform to more partners and prototype app development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026