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What makes a conference successful from planning to execution

Conference success hinges on clear goals, smooth logistics and calm handling of surprises, say Conference Organisers in Melbourne.

By Paul Anderson • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Australian builders warn over data ownership control

Australian builders increasingly fear vendor lock-in as new survey shows data ownership and control now outrank collaboration features.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice

Turtle Beach expands into PC peripherals with six-device Command Series, led by touch-screen keyboards and a mouse for gamers and streamers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns

CommBank deploys agentic AI to uncover emerging fraud and scam patterns, generating detection rules across 80 million daily payment signals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Data Protection

AI investment could help construction firms retain staff

AI tools may help construction firms keep staff as a survey finds more than half of professionals would stay put if employers boosted investment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI

Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Merck signs USD $1 billion AI deal with Google Cloud

Merck deepens Google Cloud tie-up with USD $1 billion AI rollout across research, manufacturing and commercial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI rollout across plants

Tata Steel widens Google Cloud-driven AI deployment with 300-plus agents, cutting complaint turnaround times and automating shop-floor safety checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Celonis & ProcessLab launch banking apps for mortgages

Celonis and ProcessLab debut banking tools for mortgage approvals and service teams as lenders seek faster decisions, lower costs and better customer journeys.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

EcoVadis deepens Google Cloud AI partnership for growth

EcoVadis expands workplace AI rollout with Google Cloud, using Gemini Enterprise to automate internal tasks and train staff to build custom agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Data Analytics

AI adoption lifts NZ business revenue, study finds

NZ businesses using AI could be earning far more, with Deloitte Access Economics finding sizeable revenue lifts and rising spending on the technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Partner Programmes

TriFetch raises USD $1.9 million to automate clinic admin

San Francisco healthcare startup TriFetch secures pre-seed backing from Nexus Venture Partners to automate calls, referrals and prior authorisations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

NUWAVE adds Tollring analytics to unified communications

NUWAVE teams up with Tollring to embed call analytics across Microsoft Teams, Webex and Zoom for partners in the UK and overseas.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

KPMG launches AI assistant for month-end financial close

KPMG, Workday and Google Cloud unveil AI digital assistant to speed month-end finance close, automate routine checks and preserve human sign-off.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio

BT unveils UK sovereign cloud and AI services for public and private users, as research says digital sovereignty could add GBP £18 billion to the economy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

VoCoVo launches AI gateway for retailers' shop floors

VoCoVo rolls out AI Gateway to let retailers' existing headsets deliver spoken answers and stock insights straight to shop-floor staff.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Document Management

UK construction firms face delays in final accounts

More than half of large UK construction firms face frequent or occasional delays in final accounts and retention releases, survey finds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Mphasis buys Theory & Practise to boost AI decision layer

Mphasis pays CAD 10 million upfront for Vancouver's Theory and Practise, adding Continuum AI to sharpen pricing, forecasting and supply chain decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month