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Australian companies see AI benefits but face data & skills gap
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Australian firms report 84% ROI growth from AI, yet face challenges in data quality, governance, and skills amid slower adoption than global peers.
Tariffs force US consumers to choose between patriotism & price
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US tariffs push consumers to choose between patriotism and affordability, forcing tough spending decisions on essentials like food and medication.
Multi-academy trusts warn of worsening finances for 2025-26
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Multi-academy trusts warn finances will worsen in 2025-26, with 48% vulnerable and rising costs forcing cuts in staff and services amid insufficient funding.
AI & data hurdles stall transport progress & sustainability
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AI integration and data quality issues are hindering progress in transportation management, with 48% of organisations losing over 10% of budgets to errors and disruptions.
Baemingo launches lending arm to support struggling EU restaurants
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Baemingo launches a lending arm offering up to EUR €50,000 to struggling European restaurants facing inflation and labour shortages pressures.
AI & sustainability challenges grow for transport managers
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Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.
UK & EMEA firms cut AI, IT budgets as cloud costs soar
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UK and EMEA firms cut AI, cybersecurity, and IT budgets as soaring cloud costs and poor AI returns strain finances, says Akamai study of 750 IT leaders.
James Zipeure appointed Group CEO to boost Mortar AI global growth
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James Zipeure appointed Group CEO of Mortar AI to spearhead global growth and launch new Marketing Mix Modelling tool across US, UK and Asia.
Exclusive: How legacy systems expose firms to security and cost risks
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Legacy IT systems hamper security and performance, forcing firms to choose between protection and agility amid rising hybrid work and regulatory demands.
AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs
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SMBs across Asia Pacific embrace AI and cloud to boost growth, yet face rising cybersecurity challenges needing smarter, integrated security strategies.
Australian retailers cut free returns as delivery costs rise
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Australian retailers are cutting free returns and delivery incentives due to rising costs, shifting to local fulfilment and tech solutions to meet growing consumer demands.
As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?
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With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.
CareSuper partners with Macquarie for Azure migration, tech overhaul
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CareSuper partners with Macquarie Cloud Services to migrate its AUD $57 billion tech infrastructure from AWS to Microsoft Azure for cost-effective modernisation.
Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs
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Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, 91% of Australian SMEs plan to prioritise non-capital spending over major investments in 2025-26.
How AI agents can help enterprise teams to scale
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By 2028, 33% of enterprises will use AI agents to boost productivity and scale efficiently, transforming workflows beyond traditional automation methods.
Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls
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In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.
MSME Day 2025: Fixing compliance to power productivity
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On MSME Day 2025, Australia's small businesses face growing compliance challenges from new laws, risking productivity but solutions through automation offer hope.
UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise
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UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.
Forrester warns AI costs to surge from USD $2.3bn to USD $13.8bn
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Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.
Majority of Britons back fines for long customer call waits
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A survey reveals 62% of Britons support fining companies for long hold times, with older consumers especially backing penalties amid rising costs.