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What you don't automate shows what creativity really means
Digital Transformation

What you don't automate shows what creativity really means

As automation becomes universal, companies' true edge lies in what they choose not to automate, preserving human creativity and judgment.

By Craig Elimeliah • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why zero touch A/R belongs on the CFO agenda
Data Analytics

Why zero touch A/R belongs on the CFO agenda

Zero Touch A/R transforms finance by automating receivables, boosting cash flow, and freeing CFOs to focus on growth and strategic initiatives.

By Joel Campbell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

How context makes AI experiences users actually trust
Fintech

How context makes AI experiences users actually trust

Contextual AI enhances user trust by delivering timely, intuitive experiences that simplify tasks and support smarter decisions across sectors like recruitment and fintech.

By Hjörtur Hilmarsson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
Surveillance

Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems

Choosing between edge and server facial recognition architectures hinges on balancing performance, security, and connectivity for effective access control.

By Leonid Leshukov • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Driving outstanding customer experience with customer centricity and supportive technology
Data Analytics

Driving outstanding customer experience with customer centricity and supportive technology

Businesses must blend human interaction with digital innovation to deliver personalised, customer-first experiences that build trust and simplify processes.

By Andrew Borthwick • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Oracle's AI assistant simplifies analytics through conversation
Data Analytics

Oracle's AI assistant simplifies analytics through conversation

Oracle launches an AI assistant in its Analytics Cloud, enabling users to query data in natural language and gain insights without complex tools.

By Peter Koutroubis • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk
Firewalls

AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk

AI agents inside networks pose a new cybersecurity risk as they operate autonomously without clear oversight, creating hidden insider threats for businesses.

By Andrew Hartnett • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The silent driver of China's mobile gaming growth
Gaming

The silent driver of China's mobile gaming growth

China's mobile gaming market earned US $32.7bn in 2024, with domestic ad agencies vital in funding developers' global expansion and scaling efforts.

By Damian Foo • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Shaping the future of technology talent: Insights from Adam Shapley
Digital Transformation

Shaping the future of technology talent: Insights from Adam Shapley

Adam, Managing Director at Hays ANZ, leads insights on IT contractor rates, revealing skill shortages and rising wages amid evolving tech recruitment trends.

By Adam Shapley • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Why Australian banks must invest in secure and reliable databases
Disaster Recovery

Why Australian banks must invest in secure and reliable databases

Australian banks must invest in secure, reliable databases to meet rising customer expectations, comply with new privacy laws, and prevent costly downtime.

By Kevin Kline • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities
Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities

Agentic AI shifts focus from automation to augmentation, enabling humans and AI to collaborate, enhancing productivity and reshaping future workplaces.

By Tony Tay • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Beyond go-live: The real value of your ERP system is created afterwards
DevOps

Beyond go-live: The real value of your ERP system is created afterwards

The true value of ERP systems emerges after go-live through continuous improvement, helping organisations stay agile, compliant, and efficient.

By Craig McLaughlin • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
5 lessons Australian IT leaders should take from Cisco Live Melbourne 2025
Firewalls

5 lessons Australian IT leaders should take from Cisco Live Melbourne 2025

Cisco Live Melbourne 2025 highlighted how Australian IT leaders must modernise networks and integrate AI-ready infrastructure to unlock true business value.

By Rodney Kinchington • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Agentic Commerce: The move from search to systems
Artificial Intelligence

Agentic Commerce: The move from search to systems

AI-driven retail rewards accurate, structured product data over keywords; 85% of Australian retailers fail basic readiness, risking their visibility and sales.

By Optidan AI • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance
Crypto

Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance

Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.

By Dan Jowett • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Matrak signals logistics as construction's new critical path
Hyperscale

Matrak signals logistics as construction's new critical path

Logistics has overtaken manufacturing and installation as construction's defining force, with new data showing it now drives project success end-to-end.

By Shane Hodgkins • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why hybrid TV is the next stage of the creator economy
Marketing Technologies

Why hybrid TV is the next stage of the creator economy

Hybrid TV blends interactivity with streaming, letting viewers influence content in real time, reshaping the global creator economy and media landscape.

By Adrian Janon • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025