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GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.
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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 unveils record finalist line-up as brands double down on retention, data and personalised engagement.
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CommBank launches AI & cyber training to boost small business

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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CommBank launches a national programme to boost AI and cybersecurity skills for over one million Australian small businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and resilience.
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AI use in not-for-profits surges but digital gaps remain stark

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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AI adoption in Australia's not-for-profits has doubled, but only 14% have AI policies, leaving many ill-prepared amid rising demand and digital gaps.
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Dynatrace named leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Dynatrace has been named a Leader again in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, recognised for its vision and execution.
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Manufacturers embrace AI & tech to overcome supply chain pressures

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Manufacturers face supply chain pressures and skills shortages but embrace AI and digital tech to boost efficiency and resilience globally.
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Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to enhance fan experience using AI and digital tech across tournaments through to 2029.
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Australian businesses use AI to halve call centre waiting times

Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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Australian businesses are leveraging AI technology to halve call centre waiting times, boosting customer service and employee satisfaction across the sector.
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Australia unveils 2035 climate goal, urges practical action

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Australia unveils its 2035 climate goal, urging practical action to decarbonise energy and freight sectors while ensuring economic resilience and grid stability.
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Digital rights group condemns age assurance trial's final report

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Electronic Frontiers Australia sharply criticises the Age Assurance Technology Trial's final report, highlighting privacy flaws and overstated age verification claims.
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MoneyMe partners with SEON to strengthen fraud detection tools

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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MoneyMe partners with SEON to boost fraud detection using advanced device intelligence and behavioural analysis amid business expansion.
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AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.
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Authors oppose AI text mining proposal over copyright concerns

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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The Australian Society of Authors opposes a Productivity Commission proposal for AI text mining exceptions, citing risks to creators' copyright and earnings.
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ACS urges prompt, risk-based AI rules to boost skills & trust

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ACS urges swift, risk-based AI regulation alongside skill-building to boost trust, innovation and address critical digital capability gaps in Australia.
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ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.
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AI needs us: Why human oversight is crucial for realising AI's potential

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Human oversight is vital for AI's success, ensuring ethical use, optimised performance, and unlocking its true potential in business and innovation.
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IT sector gains dedicated roles in new skills boards

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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The Government will create eight Industry Skills Boards, allocating creative and IT sectors like game development and AI to ISBs, not NZQA as initially planned.
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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.
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Rural Queensland healthcare boosted as gamers unite to fund RFDS

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland is engaging gamers to fundraise via streams, boosting emergency healthcare in rural communities through their May campaign.