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Australian organisations urged to prioritise reskilling as AI reshapes jobs

With AI reshaping roles, Australian firms are urged to boost reskilling as 44% of staff now prioritise professional development over other benefits.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Samsung reveals Galaxy Z Flip7 with AI features & slim design

Samsung launches the Galaxy Z Flip7, featuring a 4.1-inch AI-powered FlexWindow display, slim design, enhanced camera, and the series' largest 4,300mAh battery.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack may have exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers, raising serious security concerns during peak travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Travel stories

Customer Experience

Goodbye SEO, hello GEO: How AI is reshaping brand discovery

As AI-powered language models replace traditional search, brands must master generative engine optimisation to stay visible and competitive in discovery.

By Marty Hungerford • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Transatel launches Ubigi services for MINI cars across Europe

Transatel launches Ubigi data service in MINI cars, offering seamless 4G/5G Wi-Fi across 27 European countries including the UK and France.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

StackAdapt launches IvyTM AI assistant to boost media buying

StackAdapt has launched IvyTM, an AI assistant on its platform, offering real-time insights and personalised support to enhance media buying decisions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Five use cases that justify ditching VPNs for good

Organisations face rising VPN breaches and slow speeds, prompting a shift to Zero Trust Network Access for safer, faster hybrid work and cloud migration.

By Tony Burnside • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

AR, VR & Metaverse

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team boosts remote simulator control

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team uses TeamViewer Tensor to remotely manage its driver-in-loop simulator, boosting secure car setup testing across time zones.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Surveillance

HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate

HID and ASSA ABLOY have won the Red Dot Award 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate, a biometric eGate enhancing security and passenger flow in airports.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth

Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Crypto

Ant launches Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel tool in e-wallets

Ant International launched Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel assistant in e-wallets, simplifying itinerary planning, bookings, and local payments across Asia and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

LG reveals 2025 gram laptops with hybrid AI for portability

LG's 2025 gram laptops blend lightweight design with hybrid AI, boosting portability and performance for professionals and students alike.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Human Capital Management

Business spending grows in 2024, while smart controls keep costs stable

Business spending on travel and expenses in Australia and New Zealand rose 14% in 2024, while smart controls kept costs stable despite increased activity.

By Jonathan Beeby • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

Customer Experience

Gen Z drives renewed optimism & new demands in UK retail

Gen Z boosts UK consumer confidence to 28%, driving demand for personalised, authentic retail experiences amid cautious economic optimism, says dentsu report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Labelium acquires reegen.ai & names Ben Gibson UK chief executive

Labelium acquires generative SEO firm reegen.ai and appoints its founder Ben Gibson as UK CEO to boost AI-driven marketing growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Air New Zealand

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders buy homes

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders in New Zealand buy homes by recognising business growth and backing, not just profit and personal income.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

IT Automation

IFSAS to deliver security & automation at new Crete airport

IFSAS will install advanced security, fire safety and automation systems at New Heraklion International Airport, Greece's second largest airport in Crete.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025