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Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety
Risk & Compliance

Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety

SafeWork NSW's largest safety blitz in a decade issued over 500 notices, highlighting widespread non-compliance and ongoing risks in Australian workplaces.

By Luke Boyle • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
What AI has taught me as a CEO - and how it's shaping the future of work
Human Capital Management

What AI has taught me as a CEO - and how it's shaping the future of work

ELMO's CEO reveals how AI is transforming leadership, boosting productivity, and reshaping work through new skills and thoughtful experimentation.

By Joseph Lyons • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2)

Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV on Switch 2 boasts upgraded 1440p visuals, 20 new minigames, and fresh modes, making it a must-play for original fans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities
DevOps

September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities

Microsoft patches 176 vulnerabilities this September, including critical flaws in Azure Linux, SQL Server, and Azure HPC, with no current exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
AMD highlights AI efficiency gains in MLPerf inference tests
Generative AI

AMD highlights AI efficiency gains in MLPerf inference tests

AMD's latest MLPerf v5.1 shows its Instinct GPUs deliver breakthrough AI efficiency and scalability, enabling cost-effective generative AI deployments.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Why the hesitation? Addressing hidden PII security risks
Data Protection

Why the hesitation? Addressing hidden PII security risks

Boards must urgently tackle hidden PII risks in unstructured data exposed by AI, or face costly incidents and government action by 2027, warns expert.

By Petar Bielovich • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Game review: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land (Switch 2)

Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land enhances the 2022 classic with 12 new levels, smoother 60fps visuals, and fresh transformations on Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Rethinking mainframe modernisation: why AI changes the equation
Digital Transformation

Rethinking mainframe modernisation: why AI changes the equation

AI is transforming mainframe modernisation in Australia, enabling faster, safer system updates that reduce risk and boost business resilience.

By Sarah Taraporewalla • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
How automation is setting a new standard for Australian healthcare
Digital Transformation

How automation is setting a new standard for Australian healthcare

Gold Coast Health uses automation to save 40,000 admin hours yearly, boosting efficiency and patient care across Queensland's largest public health network.

By Peter Graves • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Telcos are sitting on gold. Now AI is unlocking the lode
Customer Relationship Management

Telcos are sitting on gold. Now AI is unlocking the lode

AI is revolutionising telcos, unlocking vast customer data to deliver personalised services, enhanced billing and seamless digital experiences like never before.

By Letchu Narayanan • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
How workforce technology can enable public sector agencies to secure sustainable savings
Human Capital Management

How workforce technology can enable public sector agencies to secure sustainable savings

Australian public agencies can achieve sustainable savings by automating HR and payroll functions, cutting costs and improving efficiency amid rising government debt.

By Christina Waddy • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
The business benefits and challenges of Agentic AI
Physical Security

The business benefits and challenges of Agentic AI

Agentic AI enhances productivity by autonomously executing tasks but raises urgent security risks as businesses adopt these powerful tools.

By Gareth Cox • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs
Financial Systems

Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs

Xero launches Open for Small Business, a podcast showcasing the inspiring journeys and resilience of Aotearoa's small business owners every fortnight.

By Bridget Snelling • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Unlocking Black Friday and Cyber Monday success: Your essential guide
Customer Experience

Unlocking Black Friday and Cyber Monday success: Your essential guide

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 saw UK transactions rise 9.5%, with a 119% increase in loyalty sign-ups, highlighting retail's huge Q4 potential.

By Jess New • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Access the new Investment Boost via Xero
Cartech

Access the new Investment Boost via Xero

New Zealand's Investment Boost lets businesses claim 20% of new asset costs immediately; Xero now supports this for purchases from 22 May 2025 onwards.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
“Is this the top?” Keeping a calm brain amidst the noise
Crypto

“Is this the top?” Keeping a calm brain amidst the noise

Bitcoin's soaring highs spark questions of timing and risk; a calm, disciplined plan beats chasing peaks in the unpredictable crypto market.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Why retailers need to prepare for a rise in AI-generated complaints
Digital Transformation

Why retailers need to prepare for a rise in AI-generated complaints

AI is making it easier for consumers to file well-crafted complaints, posing new challenges for retailers to manage rising digital grievances effectively.

By Mark Devlin • 9 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025