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Australian firms shift to skills-based workforce strategy
Digital Transformation

Australian firms shift to skills-based workforce strategy

A new report reveals a pivotal shift in Australian firms towards skills-based workforce management, with 93% of leaders open to hiring based on skills profiles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Körber Supply Chain Software rebrands as Infios
Data Analytics

Körber Supply Chain Software rebrands as Infios

Körber Supply Chain Software has rebranded as Infios, reflecting a commitment to modernising supply chain solutions in an evolving global market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
LG offers discounts on gaming monitors & laptops
Displays

LG offers discounts on gaming monitors & laptops

LG Electronics Australia has launched a pre-order promotion for its 2025 range of gaming monitors and laptops, offering up to 30% discounts from 12 to 26 March.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand
DevOps

AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand

Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025
Utilities

Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025

A surge in insolvency risks is predicted for Australian firms in 2025, with failure rates rising 6% in late 2024 amid renewed financial pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Australian businesses redefined under procurement reforms
Supply Chain

Australian businesses redefined under procurement reforms

The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance has welcomed new reforms defining an Australian business for procurement as one with over 50% Aussie ownership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
WiseTech expands CargoWise customs reach in Colombia
Supply Chain

WiseTech expands CargoWise customs reach in Colombia

WiseTech buys Colombian customs software firm Opentecnología to deepen CargoWise coverage and expand its customs platform in Latin America.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage
Human Capital Management

AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage

LinkedIn's latest findings reveal that 83% of Australian business leaders expect to prioritise AI adoption by 2025, despite facing challenges in sourcing skilled talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Software Combined acquires Hero Software for expansion
Clean technologies

Software Combined acquires Hero Software for expansion

Software Combined has acquired Brisbane's Hero Software, enhancing its portfolio in home energy efficiency solutions amid rising regulatory demands in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Australian cybersecurity spending to reach AUD $6.2bn by 2025
Application Security

Australian cybersecurity spending to reach AUD $6.2bn by 2025

Australian organisations are set to invest nearly AUD $6.2 billion in information security and risk management by 2025, according to Gartner's latest projections.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
EvenBetter.ai launches AI tool to tackle gender pay gap
Employment

EvenBetter.ai launches AI tool to tackle gender pay gap

Sydney startup EvenBetter.ai has launched a groundbreaking AI platform to help businesses tackle the gender pay gap, coinciding with a major related report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Momentum accelerator opens for security tech startups
Quantum Computing

Momentum accelerator opens for security tech startups

Applications are now open for the Momentum Accelerator's National Security & Dual-Use Technology Cohort, offering up to USD $400,000 for startups.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Australian firms face challenges with AI-driven resumes
Job market

Australian firms face challenges with AI-driven resumes

Australian firms grapple with the influx of AI-generated resumes, spending nearly 10 days sorting through unsuitable applications for each job.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Exclusive: How Babeltext is transforming voter engagement in Australia
Hyperscale

Exclusive: How Babeltext is transforming voter engagement in Australia

Babeltext is revolutionising voter engagement in Australia by providing multilingual communication, ensuring voters understand policies in their preferred languages.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Key tech trends shaping mobile workforce by 2025
Cybersecurity

Key tech trends shaping mobile workforce by 2025

A global mobility and IoT management firm is forecasting key technological trends that will reshape mobile workforce management by 2025, emphasising efficiency and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 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
Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Cybersecurity insurance

Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails

A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025
Marketing Technologies

Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025

A new report reveals almost 78% of Australians use social media for brand discovery, driving a 12% rise in advertising spend to USD $4.26 billion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return
Unified Communications

Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return

A recent Robert Half study reveals 84% of Australian employers are influenced by peers' policies on in-office attendance, with a notable shift towards mandatory office days.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025