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Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services
Risk & Compliance

Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services

Citation Group has acquired Brisbane-based foundU to boost its workforce management services for Australian SMEs, enhancing compliance and payroll solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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
AI & personalisation drive new luxury demand in Aussie dining
Data Analytics

AI & personalisation drive new luxury demand in Aussie dining

Research shows 65% of Australian restaurants use AI to enhance personalisation, boost efficiency, and meet rising consumer expectations in hospitality.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Upskilling initiatives key to Australian business success
eLearning

Upskilling initiatives key to Australian business success

A recent Udemy study reveals that upskilling initiatives are crucial for Australian businesses combatting employee disengagement and driving economic adaptability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Peter Maloney appointed CEO of Lextech in leadership shake-up
Risk & Compliance

Peter Maloney appointed CEO of Lextech in leadership shake-up

Lextech announces leadership changes with Peter Maloney appointed CEO and Rafe Berding as Chief Growth Officer, aimed at boosting innovation and customer success.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Australia leads global push in GenAI strategy adoption
Virtualisation

Australia leads global push in GenAI strategy adoption

Australia outpaces global counterparts in adopting Generative Artificial Intelligence strategies, with over 80% of firms implementing GenAI despite skills shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
ConnectID & Caresquare partner to combat NDIS fraud
Cloud Services

ConnectID & Caresquare partner to combat NDIS fraud

ConnectID has partnered with Caresquare to enhance identity verification in the NDIS, tackling fraud that costs AUD $2 billion annually.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Onix launches Wingspan agentic AI to modernise enterprise data
Data Analytics

Onix launches Wingspan agentic AI to modernise enterprise data

Onix launches Wingspan, an agentic AI platform designed to modernise enterprise data and accelerate domain-specific AI adoption, boosting productivity and insights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Cloudian announces key leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Storage

Cloudian announces key leadership changes in Asia Pacific

Cloudian has appointed Anna Christensen as Head of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan, with Victoria Meldrum taking her previous role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Rackspace names new Managing Director for APJ region
Hybrid Cloud

Rackspace names new Managing Director for APJ region

Rackspace Technology has appointed Adhil Badat as Managing Director for APJ and Wade Weirman as Principal Data Lead in Australia, enhancing its data-led strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Fintech

Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
OzTAM partners with Samba TV & Nexxen for data project
Data Analytics

OzTAM partners with Samba TV & Nexxen for data project

OzTAM has partnered with Samba TV and Nexxen on a new project aimed at revolutionising audience measurement in Australia using big data integration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Fivetran launches Managed Data Lake Service with Google Cloud
Storage

Fivetran launches Managed Data Lake Service with Google Cloud

Fivetran has launched its Managed Data Lake Service for Google Cloud Storage, enhancing data integration and governance for nearly 4,000 shared customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Nutrivend selects Orderwise Cloud to boost online growth
Digital Transformation

Nutrivend selects Orderwise Cloud to boost online growth

Nutrivend adopts Forterro's Orderwise Cloud to boost online sales, streamline warehouse management, and enhance stock visibility across its UK sports nutrition network.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
UK company geo publishes bridging spec for energy systems
Smart Home

UK company geo publishes bridging spec for energy systems

Cambridge's geo has unveiled a bridging specification for OpenADR and Matter, enhancing energy system integration for consumers and promoting grid efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Star Union starts international insurance at GIFT City
Insurance

Star Union starts international insurance at GIFT City

Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance has opened an IFSC Insurance Office at GIFT City, launching international insurance services for US dollar-denominated products.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Unisphere NZ joins M-Files to boost business productivity
Unified Communications

Unisphere NZ joins M-Files to boost business productivity

M-Files has welcomed Unisphere Solutions New Zealand into its Partner Program, aiming to boost productivity and streamline business processes through advanced automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025