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MYOB data shows Australian SME growth surges with digital focus
Robotics

MYOB data shows Australian SME growth surges with digital focus

Australia's SME sector posts strongest half-year growth since 2023, driven by digital adoption and productivity, nearing pre-pandemic output levels.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ & Kids Edition in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ & Kids Edition in Australia

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ and Kids Edition in Australia, featuring Android 16, 5G, up to 8GB RAM, and advanced multitasking from AUD $379.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on change management
Unified Communications

Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on change management

Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.

By Daniel Keys • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training
Digital Transformation

Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training

A global survey reveals employers and staff clash over who should fund AI training, risking delays in digital transformation and workplace morale.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Why leaders don't need more tools: They need smarter integrations
Customer Relationship Management

Why leaders don't need more tools: They need smarter integrations

Leaders face tool overload and inefficiencies; smarter integrations that connect existing systems boost productivity, collaboration and decision-making.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Singapore launches pilot for flexible executive hiring to boost productivity
Productivity

Singapore launches pilot for flexible executive hiring to boost productivity

Singapore launches a government-backed pilot to boost productivity by pairing firms with flexible, fractional executive hires for short-term leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Budget sparks industry concerns over pensions, LISAs & AI plans
Digital Transformation

Budget sparks industry concerns over pensions, LISAs & AI plans

Chancellor's Budget sparks industry fears over pension caps, LISA reforms, and urges UK firms to tackle digital and AI readiness amid £16bn productivity cost.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
AI drives productivity & resilience in global warehouse sector
Data Science

AI drives productivity & resilience in global warehouse sector

AI is now integral to 60% of warehouses globally, boosting productivity and resilience while reshaping workforces, reveals research by Mecalux and MIT.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026
Edge Computing

Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026

By 2026, AI will reshape enterprise strategy with agentic AI, embedded systems, and human-centric transformation driving competitive edge and innovation.

By Mike Morgan • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending
Productivity

Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
DevOps

Connected construction powers the future of data centres

Connectivity is transforming construction sites by reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and enhancing safety, vital for the booming 2025 data centre sector.

By Fred Rio • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation
Digital Transformation

Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation

London-based Procure AI raised USD $13 million seed funding to expand its AI-driven procurement automation across Europe, boosting efficiency and cost savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
UK Autumn Budget welcomes FinTech boost but needs AI & cyber plan
Fintech

UK Autumn Budget welcomes FinTech boost but needs AI & cyber plan

The UK Autumn Budget boosts FinTech investment but lacks long-term plans for AI, cybersecurity, and manufacturing resilience, say industry leaders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction
Partner Programmes

Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction

UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?
Data Analytics

Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?

Australian businesses could unlock a USD $60bn productivity gain by saving 8%-10% on external supplier spend without job or performance cuts.

By Simon Geale • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it
Digital Transformation

Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it

UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.

By Hassen Hattab • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How security theatre is killing developer productivity
Security Operations Centres

How security theatre is killing developer productivity

Fragmented security tools and manual remediation overload developers, causing burnout that threatens productivity and cybersecurity in fast-paced AI-driven workplaces.

By Derek Maki • 7 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025