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Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%
Data Protection

Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%

NHS clinicians using the tool reclaimed more than four million hours of capacity, while paperwork time fell and burnout eased across pilots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Australian stories

TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction
Wearables

TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction

A survey of 4,000 workers found digital friction is fuelling burnout, tears and staff turnover as TeamViewer automates routine IT tasks.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth
Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Data Protection

Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet

Australian employers face privacy, dismissal and confidentiality exposure as staff use AI without training or clear rules, lawyers warn.

By Lauren McKee • 4 min read • Last week
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Data Protection

Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom

Digital identity is helping APAC fintechs cut fraud, speed onboarding and expand access for millions of unbanked users across the region.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last week
AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
Data Protection

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds

A widening visibility gap is leaving organisations exposed, with AI now involved in 83 per cent of reported breaches, Gigamon found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Midea highlights compact kitchen appliances for winter
Power / Energy

Midea highlights compact kitchen appliances for winter

Australian homes are being targeted with compact kitchen appliances as colder weather lifts demand for quicker cooking and easier clean-up.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
BAI Communications completes Titan ICT integration & rebrand
Unified Communications

BAI Communications completes Titan ICT integration & rebrand

Customers in mining, energy and transport gain a single supplier for private networks as BAI folds Titan ICT into its national operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Hisense launches XR10 & C3 projectors in Australia
Gaming

Hisense launches XR10 & C3 projectors in Australia

Buyers seeking big-screen viewing get a wider choice, with a premium 6000-lumen model and a portable 4K option now on sale in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
OpenAI adds Chrome extension to Codex as Australia surges
Data Protection

OpenAI adds Chrome extension to Codex as Australia surges

Rising Australian demand is driving wider take-up of OpenAI's Codex, as the coding agent gains Chrome access for signed-in work across web apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Altis appoints Craig Chapman as ACT regional leader
Data Analytics

Altis appoints Craig Chapman as ACT regional leader

Canberra agencies are under pressure to modernise data systems as Altis adds former Deloitte specialist director Craig Chapman to lead its ACT push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Pinecone launches first serverless cloud region in Singapore
Hyperscale

Pinecone launches first serverless cloud region in Singapore

Customers in Southeast Asia can now keep AI data closer to home, as Pinecone adds local residency and lower latency in Singapore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
PowerSync launches optimiser for Australian energy users
Agricultural Technology

PowerSync launches optimiser for Australian energy users

Australian firms with solar and batteries can now trade flexibility for extra revenue as PowerSync’s new software targets the National Electricity Market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Optus launches free cyber readiness programme for SMEs
Malware

Optus launches free cyber readiness programme for SMEs

Survey data showing 35% of small firms hit by cyberattacks has prompted a free Optus scheme to help businesses prepare and respond.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
GME launches tractor radio pack for Australian farms
Agricultural Technology

GME launches tractor radio pack for Australian farms

Australian farmers facing patchy mobile coverage now have a dedicated radio kit for tractors and side-by-sides, priced at AUD $789.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Why your cybersecurity firm's Google rankings are a security risk in disguise
Ransomware

Why your cybersecurity firm's Google rankings are a security risk in disguise

Enterprise buyers may never reach the sales call if a security firm is absent from search results, because digital authority now shapes trust and deal flow.

By Dominic Vivarini • 6 min read • Last week
Optus, Ericsson test world-first 5G standalone aggregation
Unified Communications

Optus, Ericsson test world-first 5G standalone aggregation

Customers on compatible plans could soon see faster speeds as Optus prepares to widen its standalone 5G capacity across Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week