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AI & new search platforms shift priorities for Australian marketers
Artificial Intelligence

AI & new search platforms shift priorities for Australian marketers

AI and new search platforms are prompting Australian marketers to shift focus from keywords to brand visibility across diverse digital and social channels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Commerce.com launches unified brand to lead AI-driven retail
Network Infrastructure

Commerce.com launches unified brand to lead AI-driven retail

Commerce.com unifies BigCommerce, Feedonomics and Makeswift under one brand, focusing on AI-driven 'agentic commerce' to reshape retail experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Colonial First State expands AI tools to boost service & advice
Digital Transformation

Colonial First State expands AI tools to boost service & advice

Colonial First State deploys GPT-4 AI tools to enhance customer service, advisor support, and efficiency for over three million clients in wealth management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Udemy launches AI MCP Server to boost upskilling in workflows
Digital Transformation

Udemy launches AI MCP Server to boost upskilling in workflows

Udemy has launched its AI-powered MCP Server to boost real-time upskilling, embedding learning directly into workflows without disrupting employees' tasks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Global Stories

Riskified & HUMAN join forces to tackle AI-driven eCommerce risks
Risk & Compliance

Riskified & HUMAN join forces to tackle AI-driven eCommerce risks

Riskified and HUMAN Security partner to help merchants manage rising risks and opportunities from AI-driven eCommerce shopping agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AI at work: Five hard truths every business leader needs to hear
Digital Transformation

AI at work: Five hard truths every business leader needs to hear

Nearly half of organisations remain in AI pilot phases, highlighting the need for cautious planning and security-focused adoption in 2025.

By JP Browne • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Exclusive: CommScope on how AI is boosting data centre infrastructure
Hyperscale

Exclusive: CommScope on how AI is boosting data centre infrastructure

AI surges are driving data centres in Australia, Singapore and Ireland to boost power use and connectivity, sparking new demands for sustainability and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user
Document Management

Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user

Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.

By David Leach • 7 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds
Data Loss Prevention

Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds

Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Sensitive data exposure rises with employee use of GenAI tools
Marketing Technologies

Sensitive data exposure rises with employee use of GenAI tools

A quarter of files and 4.37% of prompts shared with GenAI tools contained sensitive data, raising security risks as employees use more AI applications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
ChatGPT launches study mode to boost learning through guidance
EduTech

ChatGPT launches study mode to boost learning through guidance

ChatGPT has introduced study mode, guiding learners through material with questions and feedback to boost understanding, not just provide answers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Optimizely unveils CMS features to boost AI search visibility
Enterprise Content Management

Optimizely unveils CMS features to boost AI search visibility

Optimizely launches new CMS features to boost AI search visibility, helping businesses adapt content for the rise of generative engine optimisation and AI-driven search.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
How private LLMs are delivering real business benefits
Unified Communications

How private LLMs are delivering real business benefits

Private Large Language Models offer businesses secure AI tools that boost productivity and safeguard data, transforming workflows without costly system changes.

By Jacko Smit • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Fire on the Hill unveils GEO service to boost AI brand visibility
Digital Transformation

Fire on the Hill unveils GEO service to boost AI brand visibility

Fire on the Hill launches GEO service to help brands shape and track their presence in AI-generated search results, boosting visibility and trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AgnesAI hits 20,000 daily users in 3 weeks after launch in Singapore
Unified Communications

AgnesAI hits 20,000 daily users in 3 weeks after launch in Singapore

AgnesAI, a Singapore-developed platform, has exceeded 20,000 daily users within three weeks by enhancing team collaboration with integrated AI tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?
Data Analytics

In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?

Tech stocks soar in 2024, with AI tools aiding investors in navigating market risks amid record concentration in top US shares.

By Greg Boland • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
UK retail traffic from GenAI assistants surges 1200%
Data Analytics

UK retail traffic from GenAI assistants surges 1200%

UK retail websites have seen a 1200% rise in traffic from generative AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly trust GenAI for product research and buying decisions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025