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Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety
Phishing

Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety

Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Dec 2025
Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves
Data Analytics

Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
Surveillance

AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation

AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Understanding customer diversity key to omnichannel experience
Customer Relationship Management

Understanding customer diversity key to omnichannel experience

Millennials and Generation Z are transforming the customer experience, and businesses can only grow sustainability if they deliver what customers expect.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2019
Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?
Digital Transformation

Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?

Nearly a third of workers are happy for their employer to have access to personal data, according to a report by PwC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014

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Australian businesses embrace social selling, PayPal says
Digital Transformation

Australian businesses embrace social selling, PayPal says

Social platforms now account for 11% of online sales in Australia, with smaller firms driving a rapid shift to direct digital storefronts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Millennials push retailers towards community-led stores
Customer Experience

Millennials push retailers towards community-led stores

Retailers face pressure to turn shops into social hubs as 57% of UK Millennials want spaces that blend community and shopping.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Recruiters warn AI may be screening out strong candidates
Digital Transformation

Recruiters warn AI may be screening out strong candidates

Recruitment firms risk missing talent as automated screening leaves many candidates feeling rejected before a human ever reviews their CV.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Surveillance

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist
Multi-factor authentication

Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist

Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Tesla Model Y tops 2026 Drive Car of the Year list
Cartech

Tesla Model Y tops 2026 Drive Car of the Year list

Tesla's Model Y has been crowned 2026 Drive Car of the Year, lauded for sub-AUD $60,000 pricing and advanced self-driving tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
AI misalignment costs UK firms billions in lost gains
Digital Transformation

AI misalignment costs UK firms billions in lost gains

Misaligned expectations over workplace AI risk costing UK employers up to GBP £60 billion a year in lost productivity and savings.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Job security trumps burnout as Aussies seek stability, not change
Artificial Intelligence

Job security trumps burnout as Aussies seek stability, not change

Amid rising burnout, just 18% of Australian workers consider changing jobs, favouring stability over uncertainty, reveals new ELMO Software research.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AI benefits UK SMEs but generational divide slows full adoption
Artificial Intelligence

AI benefits UK SMEs but generational divide slows full adoption

AI boosts productivity and well-being in UK SMEs, yet older workers' slower uptake reveals a generational divide hindering full workplace adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Young Kiwis leading the way online
Marketing Technologies

Young Kiwis leading the way online

NZ's youth pioneer digital trends, with research showing Gen Y favours online streaming and engages more with digital ads.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016