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AI isn't the problem, Australia's natural resources industry needs business orchestration
Digital Transformation

AI isn't the problem, Australia's natural resources industry needs business orchestration

Fragmented systems could blunt AI gains in Australian resources, leaving maintenance, finance and supply chains harder to coordinate safely.

By Justin Grose • 4 min read • Today
The working capital hiding on warehouse shelves
Data governance

The working capital hiding on warehouse shelves

Heavy industry sites can free up cash by tackling slow, obsolete spares that inflate inventory and distort balance sheets.

By Tim McLain • 5 min read • Last week
Customer Science names Johnstone Australian Chief Executive
Digital Transformation

Customer Science names Johnstone Australian Chief Executive

The split leadership structure aims to keep Australian clients supported while Customer Science pushes into North America and broader overseas markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Invertix joins Y Combinator as it targets UK market
Data centers

Invertix joins Y Combinator as it targets UK market

The move broadens access to its AI software for infrastructure operators, after Invertix raised €1.7 million in pre-seed funding and expanded beyond energy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Thryv urges recognition of women leading tech in SMBs
Customer Relationship Management

Thryv urges recognition of women leading tech in SMBs

AI is moving technology decisions into customer and operations roles, giving more women a route to leadership in small businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Bravura names new APAC leaders to boost global wealth
Software-as-a-Service

Bravura names new APAC leaders to boost global wealth

Bravura is tightening links between regions as it seeks to help clients across Asia Pacific and EMEA navigate wealth software changes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
OpenSky names Eimear Dunne Head of People & Transformation
Digital Transformation

OpenSky names Eimear Dunne Head of People & Transformation

The move puts workforce planning at the centre of OpenSky's expansion as it seeks faster delivery and tighter AI skills alignment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Security Journey launches AI training for wider workforce
Data Protection

Security Journey launches AI training for wider workforce

Widening AI use across office teams is leaving many firms exposed to security and governance risks, the company says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
KERV.ai wins top TPN Gold Star security certification
Data Protection

KERV.ai wins top TPN Gold Star security certification

The certification gives publishers and advertisers more assurance as media groups tighten scrutiny over vendors handling premium video data and workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Litera promotes Singh & Ryan in leadership shake-up
Customer Experience

Litera promotes Singh & Ryan in leadership shake-up

Customers are likely to see faster product rollouts and smoother delivery as Litera puts operations, product and marketing under two senior executives.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Boards warned over costly fallout from overlooked executives
Human Capital Management

Boards warned over costly fallout from overlooked executives

Overlooked internal candidates can trigger a costly retention problem, with replacing a senior executive estimated to cost nearly £77,000.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Tagsight launches AI platform for engineering drawings
Digital Transformation

Tagsight launches AI platform for engineering drawings

Engineers could save hours of manual re-entry as the Calgary firm's software turns P&IDs and PDFs into traceable records now used in 30 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Australian food manufacturers flag productivity drag
Manufacturing

Australian food manufacturers flag productivity drag

Productivity gains are being held back as most workers say food and beverage manufacturers keep adding technology without fixing old processes first.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand beverage makers post strong revenue growth
Supply Chain

New Zealand beverage makers post strong revenue growth

Strong demand has left New Zealand beverage makers with shrinking stock, raising the risk of shortages despite a 54% jump in revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Revolut appoints first New Zealand chief executive
Digital Transformation

Revolut appoints first New Zealand chief executive

The move signals a deeper push in New Zealand, where Revolut plans to invest NZD $120 million and add 90 jobs by 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
The C-Suite Playbook: 11 Lessons for emerging tech leaders
Software-as-a-Service

The C-Suite Playbook: 11 Lessons for emerging tech leaders

Emerging tech leaders were urged to focus on storytelling, risk and resilience as four C-suite mentors shared practical career advice in Auckland.

By Tom Chan • 3 min read • Last month
TrustCapital & Taylor's Assets launch Malaysia PBSA
Real estate

TrustCapital & Taylor's Assets launch Malaysia PBSA

Rising enrolment is drawing institutional money into Malaysia's fragmented student housing market as the partners target acquisitions and new builds.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive

The Welsh digital transformation firm is reshaping its senior team as it expands across public sector and private clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month