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HR Crowd ranked 16th as demand grows for strategic HR tech
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HR Crowd ranked 16th as demand grows for strategic HR tech

HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI reshapes procurement as Australian organisations seek agility
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AI reshapes procurement as Australian organisations seek agility

Australian procurement leaders adopt AI to enhance sourcing and agility amid supply chain challenges, blending technology with human expertise for strategic gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Business leaders call for AI that boosts collaboration, not silos
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Business leaders call for AI that boosts collaboration, not silos

A survey reveals 81% of business leaders want AI tools that enhance teamwork, as current individual-focused AI limits collaboration and ROI globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth
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Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth

Pytilia has tripled its Belfast HQ space to support growth, boosting its 50-strong team and exporting 90% of its tech services worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Com-X wins top Citrix partner awards for Australia & ANZ
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Com-X wins top Citrix partner awards for Australia & ANZ

Com-X has won both the Partner of the Year Award for Australia and the Marketing Partner of the Year Award for ANZ at the inaugural CXANZ Citrix 2025 Partner Appreciation & Awards.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Intel certifies ExxonMobil immersion cooling fluids for Xeon
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Intel certifies ExxonMobil immersion cooling fluids for Xeon

Intel has certified ExxonMobil's immersion cooling fluids for use with its 4th and 5th-gen Xeon processors, offering warranty-backed support for data centres.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills
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AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills

AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
IGT Solutions & NiCE expand global AI customer experience deal
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IGT Solutions & NiCE expand global AI customer experience deal

IGT Solutions expands its partnership with NiCE to deploy AI-driven CXone Mpower platform, enhancing global customer experience in aviation and travel sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific
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Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific

Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways
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SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways

SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Kyndryl launches agentic AI services to reshape workplace roles
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Kyndryl launches agentic AI services to reshape workplace roles

Kyndryl launches new AI services to help businesses transform job roles, improve collaboration, and upskill workforces for agentic AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

The Power of Proximity Why established tech firms thrive in innovative communities
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The Power of Proximity Why established tech firms thrive in innovative communities

Established tech firms thrive in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and New Zealand's Waikato by accessing fresh ideas, talent, and collaboration opportunities.

By Stephen Veitch • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches API platform for partners
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches API platform for partners

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils ALE API Sphere, a platform giving partners secure, real-time access to product data and services for enhanced collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption
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Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption

Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Agnes AI surpasses two million users amid rapid Southeast Asian growth
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Agnes AI surpasses two million users amid rapid Southeast Asian growth

Singapore-based Agnes AI has surpassed two million users, with half of its 150,000 daily active users hailing from Southeast Asia, signalling rapid regional growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Organisations are progressively adopting Network Convergence to drive efficiency and User Experience
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Organisations are progressively adopting Network Convergence to drive efficiency and User Experience

Over half of organisations now prioritise network convergence to boost efficiency, speed cloud migration and enhance user satisfaction in multi-cloud environments.

By Kyle Wickert • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users
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OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users

OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature in ChatGPT for up to 20 users, enabling shared collaboration in New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025