Industry News
Australian workers suffer from app overload
More than half of Australian workers report having to use six or more workplace apps every week, which is draining productivity and causing workplace stress. [ + ]
Cloud-enabled SMEs to boost Aussie economy
A new report released by AWS estimates that Australian SMEs could add $9.3 billion in productivity gains to the economy by 2030. [ + ]
Platform delivers SMB action plan and tracking to net zero
Cleantech startup Greener has launched its Greener for Business platform to help Australian businesses fast-track the path to net zero. [ + ]
Cloud giants holding businesses 'captive'
Nearly 40% of organisations agree or strongly agree that they are losing control over their IT and security environments. [ + ]
AI spokesperson for children amplifies their voices
A digital spokesperson for children, generated by artificial intelligence, has been unveiled at an event in Denmark. [ + ]
ANU researchers publish Tech Policy Atlas
The Australian National University's Tech Policy Design Centre is aiming to make it easier to compare tech policies and regulation across multiple countries. [ + ]
Amadeus developing Gen AI travel solutions
Amadeus is working with Microsoft and Accenture to co-develop an AI chatbot for the automation of complex travel-related tasks. [ + ]
Digital solutions driving sustainability goals
The latest Sustainability Index from Schneider Electric shows that business leaders believe digital solutions are the key to achieving sustainability goals. [ + ]
AIIA: more tech development support needed
Following the release of the federal government's Working Future employment white paper, AIIA says there is work to be done to support skills development. [ + ]
Linfox streamlines operations with SAP
SAP has helped Linfox create a custom digital warehouse solution (DWS) to optimise the end-to-end operation of its warehouse sites. [ + ]
Digital platforms aren’t doing enough, CHOICE says
New research shows that Australian users think digital platforms such as Google and Meta aren't doing enough to protect them from scams. [ + ]
How AI could boost kids' financial literacy
Two-thirds of parents believe that AI could be used to teach children about money in the digital age, according to a new report. [ + ]
Australian execs anticipate significant reskilling
Australian executives estimate that 39% of their workforce will need to reskill as a result of implementing AI and automation over the next three years. [ + ]
Cuts to working conditions: teachers vote 'no'
An employer attempt to cut working conditions has seen staff vote 'no' in 300 Catholic schools across Queensland, according to the IEU. [ + ]
SAS and Microsoft partnership focuses on banking risk
SAS is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to help banks better manage looming liquidity and interest rate risks. [ + ]