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Mark Winter to co-lead IoTAA's healthcare push for trusted tech
Internet of Things

Mark Winter to co-lead IoTAA's healthcare push for trusted tech

Mark Winter, CEO of inTechnology Distribution, joins IoT Alliance Australia's Executive Council to co-lead its Healthcare Workstream for trusted tech adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
WHO endorses Australia's dementia care training framework
Health Education

WHO endorses Australia's dementia care training framework

The World Health Organization has endorsed Dementia Training Australia's national framework as a global benchmark for dementia care education, boosting worldwide access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia
Unified Communications

Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia

Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
AlayaCare & Simple Foods partner to enhance aged care meals
Food safety

AlayaCare & Simple Foods partner to enhance aged care meals

AlayaCare has teamed up with Simple Foods to enhance its Residential Platform, enabling aged care providers to meet new dietary standards and improve resident meals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening
Cybersecurity

Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening

Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson has inaugurated Slipstream Cyber's new office in Perth's CBD, marking a significant expansion for the cybersecurity firm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Humanforce aids Southern Cross Care in reducing staff loss
Human Capital Management

Humanforce aids Southern Cross Care in reducing staff loss

Humanforce has partnered with Southern Cross Care Queensland to improve employee retention, reducing staff turnover by over 50% with innovative workforce management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
AlayaCare launches AI-powered Client Intelligence Suite
Data Analytics

AlayaCare launches AI-powered Client Intelligence Suite

AlayaCare launches its Client Intelligence Suite in Australia, leveraging AI to predict risks in home care, enhancing service delivery amid sector changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Kalyra enhances care with Boomi's platform integration
Digital Transformation

Kalyra enhances care with Boomi's platform integration

Kalyra has adopted Boomi's Enterprise Platform to streamline aged care services, enhancing client experiences and workforce efficiency across its 130-year history.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge
Digital Transformation

Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge

Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
8Squad paper reveals tech solutions for service backlogs
Customer Experience

8Squad paper reveals tech solutions for service backlogs

A White Paper by 8Squad proposes tech solutions to tackle service backlogs in government, enhancing efficiency for vulnerable Australians.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
mecwacare partners with Cognizant for digital transformation
Digital Transformation

mecwacare partners with Cognizant for digital transformation

mecwacare teams up with Cognizant for a major digital transformation to modernise aged care operations and enhance service delivery across Victoria.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions
Fleet Management

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach
EduTech

Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach

Atturra completes acquisition of Exent for up to AUD $8 million, enhancing its advisory and consulting capabilities and expanding its national reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Optus technology enhances rural healthcare with 50% fewer complaints
Network Infrastructure

Optus technology enhances rural healthcare with 50% fewer complaints

Complaints about poor coverage in rural Australia have halved since Catholic Healthcare switched to the Optus network, highlighting technology's role in health and aged care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Cynthia Hanley joins Anglicare Southern Queensland as CFO
Artificial Intelligence

Cynthia Hanley joins Anglicare Southern Queensland as CFO

Anglicare Southern Queensland has named Cynthia Hanley as its new CFO. Hanley, with over 20 years' experience, aims to bolster sustainability and modern practices at the not-for-profit organisation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers
Human Capital Management

Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers

New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024

Global Stories

Wavelink partners with Acredia to enhance aged care solutions
Risk & Compliance

Wavelink partners with Acredia to enhance aged care solutions

Wavelink partners with Acredia to expand aged care solutions, offering innovative software that enhances resident care with seamless and efficient operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication

The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024