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Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants
Manufacturing

Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants

Mars to expand Wodonga pet food plant and build new wet pouch facility in AUD $200 million Australian manufacturing push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Indeed launches job search app in ChatGPT in Australia
Digital Transformation

Indeed launches job search app in ChatGPT in Australia

Indeed expands its ChatGPT job search app to Australia, letting users browse tailored roles, company ratings and profile-based matches in chat.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push
Semiconductors

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

Microsoft commits AUD $25 billion to expand Australian AI and cloud capacity, as it teams with Canberra on cyber defence and skills training.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
AI agents set to wipe out middle managers, says Quanton chief
Digital Transformation

AI agents set to wipe out middle managers, says Quanton chief

Quanton managing director Garry Green says agentic AI will soon hollow out corporate middle ranks, with firms running leaner teams overseeing far more software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Employment stories

Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Digital Transformation

Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment

Gartner survey finds AI-driven layoffs fail to lift ROI, as better returns come from firms investing in skills, roles and operating models.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion
Human Capital Management

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion

Dex, the London-based recruitment technology company, secures USD $5.3 million seed funding to expand its AI talent-matching service into the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth
Agricultural Technology

Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth

Xero data shows New Zealand small-business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter, with retail and hospitality leading a broadening recovery.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 6 days ago
Guinness Enterprise Centre start-ups generate €140m
Artificial Intelligence

Guinness Enterprise Centre start-ups generate €140m

Guinness Enterprise Centre start-ups generated EUR 140 million last year as the Dublin hub marked 25 years with 743 jobs and EUR 31 million to the exchequer.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts
Digital Transformation

UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts

UK financial planning firms expect AI to lift efficiency through admin and support work, with only 3% planning staff cuts this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
LinkedIn names DBS top Singapore employer for career growth
DevOps

LinkedIn names DBS top Singapore employer for career growth

DBS leads LinkedIn's 2026 Singapore top companies list as jobseekers face tougher competition and employers hunt for data and tech skills.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access
Customer Experience

Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access

Disabled adults in UK call for direct role in AI design and testing, as polling finds accessibility depends on inclusion from the start.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
MongoDB to invest EUR €74m in Ireland & add 200 jobs
EduTech

MongoDB to invest EUR €74m in Ireland & add 200 jobs

MongoDB to expand Irish operations with EUR €74m investment, 200 new roles and a second site in Cork as it ramps up AI work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding
Cartech

Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding

Canada funds Siemens AI battery research hub to boost manufacturing efficiency, protect thousands of jobs and deepen its North American supply chain.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch capability
Space Technologies

Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch capability

Canada moves to set up first domestic space launch rules, aiming to cut reliance on foreign providers and build a sovereign orbital market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Scotland tech optimism holds as AI adoption surges
Data Analytics

Scotland tech optimism holds as AI adoption surges

Scottish tech firms stay upbeat on 2026 despite softer confidence, as nearly all businesses now use AI and full adoption doubles to 18%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Microsoft's latest New Zealand impact report says its tech drove NZD $3.4 billion in productivity gains, with AI adoption spreading fast across sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Edmonton SMBs get CAD $8.4M in tariff aid for trade automation
Manufacturing

Edmonton SMBs get CAD $8.4M in tariff aid for trade automation

Edmonton firms win CAD $8.4 million tariff aid as PrairiesCan backs automation, hiring and export expansion to shield jobs from trade shocks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month