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BEPS Pillar Two: ATO compliance guidance for affected multinational enterprises
Enterprise Resource Planning

BEPS Pillar Two: ATO compliance guidance for affected multinational enterprises

Australia has implemented Pillar Two of the OECD/G20's Two-Pillar Solution to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) by enacting a global and domestic minimum tax law.

By Cindy Chan • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
JAVLN Bytes SOC 2 compliance: Why your technology partner's report card matters
Data Protection

JAVLN Bytes SOC 2 compliance: Why your technology partner's report card matters

JAVLN has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, proving its secure, reliable platforms safeguard insurance brokers' sensitive client data daily.

By Peter Waring • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
The rise of the creative cybercriminal: Leveraging data visibility to combat them
Data Analytics

The rise of the creative cybercriminal: Leveraging data visibility to combat them

In 2023, Australian investors lost AUD $8 million to deepfake scams; 20% of businesses faced such attacks, prompting enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity measures.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive
Partner Programmes

Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive

From 29 August, all Australian exports to the US face import duties as the $US800 de minimis exemption ends, complicating trade and duty compliance.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Game review: Echoes of the End (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Echoes of the End (Xbox Series X)

Echoes of the End, a decade in the making by Icelandic studio Myrkur Games, offers a linear action-adventure with rich magic and puzzle-solving on Xbox Series X.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility
Smart Cities

How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility

Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Blending efficiency with empathy - how to strategise for AI success
Unified Communications

Blending efficiency with empathy - how to strategise for AI success

Almost all contact centres now use AI, but success hinges on blending technology with human skills to tackle complex, emotional customer needs effectively.

By Richard Lundgren • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
How AI can help remove bias, rather than entrench it
Partner Programmes

How AI can help remove bias, rather than entrench it

AI offers a chance to reduce bias in business decisions if used alongside human insight, enabling smarter, fairer choices in sectors like sales and services.

By Ankit Jain • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today
Storage

Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today

Australian organisations embracing AI must focus on principled use, strong data infrastructure, and sustainable practices to ensure responsible, scalable change.

By Matthew Hardman • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
ATS-friendly resume formatting and hiring in the age of AI
Human Capital Management

ATS-friendly resume formatting and hiring in the age of AI

Your first job interview isn't with a recruiter-it's with software. Here's how AI is reshaping resumes, hiring, and why the system is breaking down.

By Talent International • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Why better data management is the cornerstone of privacy readiness in Australia's regulatory future
Data Protection

Why better data management is the cornerstone of privacy readiness in Australia's regulatory future

Australian privacy reforms demand stronger data management; businesses must embed governance and automation to stay compliant and maintain trust.

By Andy Milburn • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Reinventing the Network for the AI era
Firewalls

Reinventing the Network for the AI era

AI workloads are driving enterprises to reshape on-premises Ethernet networks, ensuring high performance and lower costs amid rising cloud fees and data demands.

By Mina Mousa • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers
Customer Experience

Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.

By Ben Gleisner • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025
Fintech

Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025

Many small businesses risk lost sales and loyalty as one in three still don't accept credit or debit cards, despite 86% of consumers relying on them.

By Bridget Snelling • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
From Resistance to Resilience: Empowering employees in the age of AI
Digital Transformation

From Resistance to Resilience: Empowering employees in the age of AI

Despite 95% of leaders using AI, 71% report employees aren't ready to fully embrace it, highlighting the need for empowerment and transparency.

By Farhaz Thobani • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Why searches for “PR Agency Auckland” signal a surge in tech sector growth
Data Protection

Why searches for “PR Agency Auckland” signal a surge in tech sector growth

Searches for “PR Agency Auckland” hit a five-year peak, signalling strong growth as Kiwi tech firms boost funding, launches, and international expansion.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
From promise to powerhouse: Five years of programmatic out-of-home growth in New Zealand
Marketing Technologies

From promise to powerhouse: Five years of programmatic out-of-home growth in New Zealand

Programmematic digital out-of-home advertising in New Zealand has surged from 226 screens in 2020 to 3,700+, redefining the nation's marketing landscape.

By Sandra Scott • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025