Productivity stories - Page 35

Australia's SME sector posts strongest half-year growth since 2023, driven by digital adoption and productivity, nearing pre-pandemic output levels.

Leaders face tool overload and inefficiencies; smarter integrations that connect existing systems boost productivity, collaboration and decision-making.

Singapore launches a government-backed pilot to boost productivity by pairing firms with flexible, fractional executive hires for short-term leadership roles.

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ and Kids Edition in Australia, featuring Android 16, 5G, up to 8GB RAM, and advanced multitasking from AUD $379.

AI is now integral to 60% of warehouses globally, boosting productivity and resilience while reshaping workforces, reveals research by Mecalux and MIT.

Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.

By 2026, AI will reshape enterprise strategy with agentic AI, embedded systems, and human-centric transformation driving competitive edge and innovation.

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

Connectivity is transforming construction sites by reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and enhancing safety, vital for the booming 2025 data centre sector.

Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.

AI is boosting cybercrime in Australia, with frauds mimicking government sites and cloning messages to steal funds amid rapid, unregulated adoption by businesses.

Eighty percent of Australian supply chain leaders expect digital innovation to cut freight costs by at least 5% by 2030, boosting efficiency and sustainability.

Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.

AI firms like Copilot and OpenAI set new efficiency records, generating millions in revenue per employee, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and lean workforces.

Australia needs a common language for skills to boost productivity, adapt to workforce changes, and harness AI for a digitally-enabled future economy.

MYOB launches AI features and 250 upgrades to Acumatica, boosting efficiency and insight for mid-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand.

Labour shortages, rising technology costs and low engagement are stalling Australia's productivity, with one in three firms struggling to recruit skilled workers.

By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.

AI is rapidly transforming accounting, shifting roles from bookkeeping to strategic advising and reshaping how firms deliver value amid economic challenges.

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