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Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
Customer Experience

Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government

A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Tech leaders join Vinnies CEO Sleepout for homelessness aid
IT Industry

Tech leaders join Vinnies CEO Sleepout for homelessness aid

Leaders from the IT sector are set to join the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 19 June 2025, raising funds to support homelessness services in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Axis opens Sydney innovation hub to boost tech collaboration
EduTech

Axis opens Sydney innovation hub to boost tech collaboration

Axis Communications has launched its new innovation hub in Ryde, Sydney, aiming to enhance tech collaboration and support local industries with cutting-edge solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Exclusive: How Telstra Health's digital tools are driving change in Australia's healthcare
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How Telstra Health's digital tools are driving change in Australia's healthcare

Telstra Health is revolutionising Australia's healthcare landscape with digital tools addressing workforce shortages and inequities, according to Jennifer Beer.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Data privacy, cost & legacy barriers slow enterprise AI
Data Analytics

Data privacy, cost & legacy barriers slow enterprise AI

Research from Cloudera reveals data privacy, legacy systems, and cost hinder global enterprise AI growth despite 96% of IT leaders planning increased adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
RadNet to acquire iCAD, expand AI breast imaging impact
Software-as-a-Service

RadNet to acquire iCAD, expand AI breast imaging impact

RadNet plans to acquire iCAD, integrating its AI breast imaging tech into DeepHealth to enhance breast cancer diagnostics globally, scaling to 10m mammograms yearly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030
Software-as-a-Service

IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030

IFS Ultimo plans to quadruple its indirect sales by 2030, expanding its partner network across key global regions and enhancing its EAM software offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
2025 Ransomware: Business as Usual, Business is Booming
Malware

2025 Ransomware: Business as Usual, Business is Booming

New findings reveal that ransomware attacks are thriving in 2025, with 80 active groups targeting industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

By Chris Boyd • 7 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?
Data Protection

How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?

Small and medium Australian businesses face rising data privacy threats, with cybercrime costs averaging AUD$49,600 as regulations tighten on data protection.

By Rakesh Prabhakar • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement
Digital Transformation

Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement

A study by SS&C Blue Prism reveals that only 44% of organisations have the necessary data systems for next-gen AI, with 94% highlighting process orchestration's importance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
How to protect legacy medical devices from modern cyber threats
Ransomware

How to protect legacy medical devices from modern cyber threats

Healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand face growing cyber threats, with legacy medical devices proving vulnerable due to outdated security measures.

By Rashid Mohiuddin • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud

Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Black Talon Security promotes Paul Murphy to growth role
Data Protection

Black Talon Security promotes Paul Murphy to growth role

Black Talon Security has elevated Paul Murphy to Chief Growth Officer, aiming to boost strategies and partnerships in the dental and healthcare sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
UiPath partners Google Cloud for transformative AI in healthcare
Generative AI

UiPath partners Google Cloud for transformative AI in healthcare

UiPath has partnered with Google Cloud to unveil an AI-powered medical summarisation agent aiming to revolutionise healthcare efficiency and accuracy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Older freelancers in demand as businesses adapt globally
Engineering

Older freelancers in demand as businesses adapt globally

A global shift sees companies turning to older freelancers for specialised skills, with 45% of firms reporting an increase in those aged 55 and over.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Nebius to expand AI cloud operations, Singapore eyed as hub
Multi-cloud

Nebius to expand AI cloud operations, Singapore eyed as hub

Nebius is expanding its AI infrastructure into Southeast Asia, choosing Singapore as a hub to boost regional AI adoption and startup support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Study reveals gender gaps in cyber security perceptions
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Study reveals gender gaps in cyber security perceptions

A study by e2e-assure has revealed significant gender differences in perceptions of cyber security responsibility among over 1,000 employees across key sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025