Business strategy stories
Australian firms to boost software spend despite low satisfaction
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Despite only 30% of Australian firms satisfied with software purchases, 81% plan to boost spending by up to 15% next year to drive business growth.
Financial institutions adopt AI with focus on trust & staff
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Financial firms are embracing AI with a focus on trust, using it to enhance customer service and support staff, not cut jobs, amid growing governance concerns.
UK SMBs miss out on GBP £217 billion due to unrealised growth
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UK small businesses lose GBP £217 billion yearly, with 58% of growth potential unfulfilled due to operational challenges and limited AI adoption.
Why a circular economy could boost Australia’s industrial competitiveness
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Australia aims to double its circular economy by 2035, boosting industry competitiveness through recycling, AI, and sustainable supply chains.
Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains
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Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.
UK firms dedicate 49% of resilience budgets to AI & tech
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UK firms allocate 49% of resilience budgets to AI and technology, outspending supply chain and talent upskilling amid rising regulatory pressures.
Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment
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A survey of 164 Australian CEOs finds 81% value branding, yet only 16% plan to boost brand investment, highlighting a gap in structured brand management.
Why the rise of business travel in 2025 demands stronger expense controls
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Australian outbound business travel grew 12.4% in H1 2025, boosting demand for robust expense controls amid rising global engagement and steady airfare costs.
New Relic named leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for DEM
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New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, marking its second consecutive year in this top position.
Compare Club ramps up life broker acquisitions amid sector shift
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Compare Club is expanding its acquisition of life insurance brokerages as advisers shift focus from legacy policies to financial planning and wealth management.
The business value of uncomplicated
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Businesses grow increasingly complex, but prioritising uncomplicated, intuitive AI tools can boost speed, clarity and employee satisfaction in today’s fast market.
Australian small businesses face readiness gap in adopting AI tools
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Despite AI spurring revenue growth for many, over half of Australian small businesses remain unprepared to fully integrate AI into core operations, exposing a readiness gap.
AI-powered bots surge by 300%, challenging digital business
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AI-powered bots have surged 300% to over 3 billion, challenging online businesses with increased cyber threats and operational costs.
Infoblox unveils new Universal DDI features for AI-ready networks
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Infoblox has enhanced its Universal DDI suite with new AI-ready features, boosting network resilience and management for over 200 firms including Fortune 500s.
Fastly unveils emissions dashboard for ANZ firms’ compliance
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Fastly has launched a sustainability dashboard to help Australian and New Zealand firms comply with mandatory supply chain emissions reporting regulations.
Two decades of gold, buried under 2000 metres of granite
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In 2026, businesses will finally unlock AI's true value by mining decades of unstructured data-two kilometres beneath the surface of their digital archives.
Sustainability drives UK firms’ tech choices & vendor selection
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New research reveals 67% of UK firms demand sustainability credentials from tech vendors, reflecting ESG’s crucial role in business growth and strategy.
UK businesses urged to blend agility & discipline for 2026 growth
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UK firms advised to combine agility and discipline in 2026 amid modest growth, tech advances, ESG focus, and evolving workforce and regulations.
Conviva named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant ranking
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Conviva has been recognised as a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, highlighting its innovative analytics platform.
Canon Business Services ANZ boosts sales team with six new hires
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Canon Business Services ANZ expands its sales team with six hires to boost support and growth across Australia and New Zealand's technology sectors.