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Australia sets new AI guidelines; industry leaders react
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Australia sets new AI guidelines; industry leaders react

Australia introduces new AI regulations, gaining industry support for prioritising safe, ethical standards in tech. Leaders at Veeam and Crayon weigh in.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
FOMO driving AI investment among Australian IT leaders
Small Language Models

FOMO driving AI investment among Australian IT leaders

Australian IT leaders exhibit high trust in AI but are investing less, with an average spend of $1.09 million, amid fears of falling behind.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
AI automation: Does it automatically mean job cuts in mining?
AIOps

AI automation: Does it automatically mean job cuts in mining?

As AI transforms Australia's mining sector, fears of job cuts loom. But Orange Business argues that AI can enhance safety, efficiency, and job security.

By Andrew Borthwick • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Lenovo unveils new AI solutions to aid enterprise adoption
AIOps

Lenovo unveils new AI solutions to aid enterprise adoption

Lenovo has launched a suite of AI services, including GPU resources on demand and AI-driven systems management, to simplify and enhance AI integration for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
AI revolution: Sage predicts major 2030 accounting changes
Risk & Compliance

AI revolution: Sage predicts major 2030 accounting changes

Study predicts sweeping AI-driven changes, with advancements in continuous accounting, enhanced risk management, and ethical AI leadership for SMBs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Cloudera unveils accelerators to boost enterprise AI adoption
Data Analytics

Cloudera unveils accelerators to boost enterprise AI adoption

Cloudera has introduced a new suite of Accelerators for Machine Learning Projects, aiming to streamline enterprise AI adoption and enhance ROI for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Tenable launches AI Aware to tackle escalating AI security risks
Data Protection

Tenable launches AI Aware to tackle escalating AI security risks

As AI adoption surges, Tenable launches AI Aware to tackle cybersecurity risks in AI applications, offering proactive measures to safeguard data and systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow
DevOps

AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow

AI is reshaping software development, with 75% of firms reporting up to 50% faster project completion. OutSystems and KPMG reveal ongoing challenges but foresee a bright future.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Half of SMEs in Australia & NZ yet to adopt AI technology
Physical Security

Half of SMEs in Australia & NZ yet to adopt AI technology

Half of SMEs in Australia and New Zealand have yet to adopt AI due to significant security concerns, a new Peninsula Group survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study
Artificial Intelligence

Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study

A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges
Artificial Intelligence

NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges

An international study reveals that 94% of New Zealand's financial leaders struggle to extract insights from outdated data, hindering AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Bugcrowd's Nick McKenzie discusses the evolving role of CISOs
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Bugcrowd's Nick McKenzie discusses the evolving role of CISOs

Bugcrowd's CISO has shared insights into how the role of Chief Information Security Officers is evolving amidst growing cybersecurity challenges.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Zoom survey reveals global shift to hybrid work, AI adoption
Financial Systems

Zoom survey reveals global shift to hybrid work, AI adoption

A global survey by Zoom and Reworked INSIGHTS reveals that 83% of employees find hybrid work increases productivity, highlighting a shift towards more flexible work environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Elastic warns Australia is falling behind in Gen AI adoption
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Elastic warns Australia is falling behind in Gen AI adoption

Australia lags in generative AI adoption, risking a competitive edge as only 42% of companies embrace the tech compared to 81% in India.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference
Low code & No code

Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference

Australian companies are being urged to grasp the difference between private and public AI to leverage AI benefits while safeguarding sensitive data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education
EduTech

Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education

Turnitin introduces new AI-powered grading tools to combat bias and improve academic integrity, enhancing feedback and detection of AI-generated content.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

AI adoption surges among New Zealand businesses – report
Data Analytics

AI adoption surges among New Zealand businesses – report

New Zealand businesses are rapidly embracing AI, with 67% now utilising the technology, up from 48% in 2023, according to Datacom's latest research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024