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Australian Stories

Productivity stories

Frontline workers use AI, but employers lag on guidance

Nearly half of Australian frontline workers have had no AI guidance from employers, even as many already use the tools to cut admin and shift hassles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Australia leads use of AI agents, but managers feel strain

Australian managers are spending more time checking AI output, even as 46% of respondents use agents for multi-step work, the survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today

Gaming

Logitech gives staff a day off to play video games

The move puts gaming into Logitech's employee benefits as the company bets a day off can boost focus, resilience and teamwork.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Semiconductors

Forrester says AI bubble fears are still premature

Heavy spending on AI data centres is still being funded by cash-rich tech groups, but the economics look tighter as outside capital is drawn in.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Risk & Compliance

AI Literacy And Governance: The Workforce Skills Enterprises Need For Responsible AI

Staff need more than chatbot training if firms are to use AI safely, as poor judgement and weak oversight can create privacy and trust risks.

By Punit Bhatia • 5 min read • Today

Construction

Geotab launches GO Anywhere Plus for Australian firms

The tracker aims to cut rental costs and delays for operators that need better visibility over trailers and powered equipment across multiple sites.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Euphoria Telecom urges SMEs to weigh tech buys carefully

Small firms risk costly failures if they buy software without first checking whether it will fit their staff, systems and support needs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Fintech

MYOB wins strategic partner award for bookkeeping AI

The recognition underlines growing demand for AI skills in bookkeeping, as MYOB and the institute train practitioners to support small businesses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Data Analytics

FPT, Vietnam Airlines & Skywise explore AI for ops

The project could speed disruption decisions and improve fleet reliability as the airline tests AI tools for operations and maintenance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Enterprises Do Not Have a Problem with Access to Technology, but with Choice

SMBs now face a more consequential hurdle than access: choosing AI tools that fit their needs, budgets and day-to-day workflows.

By Alexey Navolokin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Customer Relationship Management

We ran an all-employee AI Month and now everyone in our company is ready to build

The month-long programme drew sceptics in and surfaced more than 50 automation ideas, with staff building tools for daily work by the end.

By Rami Elbeltagi and Declan Burke • 5 min read • 2 days ago

DevOps

AI software development adds hidden governance costs

Large enterprises are spending more than 13,900 engineering hours a year fixing AI-assisted code as governance costs spill into security and compliance budgets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Predictions 2027: The workplace productivity, equity and diversity shifts in the AI era

Women and middle managers may shoulder more unpaid AI clean-up unless employers redesign jobs, recognition and leadership to make productivity sustainable.

By Prue Gilbert • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Generative AI

Predictions 2027: Why the future of work is 'AI and human' adjacent

Businesses will need new workforce plans as AI agents begin sharing boardroom attention with people and reshaping how work is assigned.

By Angela Vidler • 6 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Agricultural Technology

Pāmu appoints Hannah Ross-McAlpine as digital chief

The hire underlines Pāmu's push to make data, connectivity and cyber security central to operations across its 112 farms.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Supply Chain

Geotab launches asset tracking tool for Singapore logistics

The new system gives operators one view of vehicles and equipment, helping them cut search time and improve maintenance planning across Singapore's logistics network.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation