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Australia sets up Office of AI amid trust concerns

Businesses will face tighter AI scrutiny as the new Office of AI takes shape amid concerns over trust, compliance and employee impact.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Australian workers lead global AI use in job hunts

Workers in Australia are more worried than global peers about automation, even as 57% use AI tools to hunt for jobs or prepare for interviews.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Australian firms urged to redesign work, not push harder

Rising burnout and weak engagement are forcing employers to rethink productivity, as leaders say simpler systems could lift output without longer hours.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Global Stories

Human Resources (HR) stories

Software-as-a-Service

Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms

Firms in regulated sectors could clear conflicts and screen deals faster as Intapp ties its new AI tool to internal rules and records.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

AI use surges in global mobility, but governance lags

The technology is spreading fast across mobility teams, but only 6% have embedded it into structured workflows and controls remain patchy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Eightfold launches Candidate Agent for hiring chats

Recruiters could cut candidate drop-off as Eightfold's new tool folds job search, scheduling and FAQs into one conversation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

AI reshapes entry-level work, leaders warn on skills

Young recruits are being pushed to show judgement and adaptability sooner as AI strips routine tasks from graduate roles, executives said.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Oracle adds AI-native builder for Fusion applications

Customers can now build and run AI-powered business apps inside Fusion, cutting the governance and integration work needed to move pilots into production.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

DigiCert wins Great Place To Work status in six countries

The award could aid recruitment as the security company expands its certified workplaces across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle

Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 5 days ago

Data Protection

Codema launches AI committees for continuous assurance

The new framework is intended to help firms prove AI tools are reliable and compliant as regulators demand ongoing evidence, not one-off audits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Data centers

DataX Connect widens data centre pay survey to regions

Regional pay data could help data centre employers tackle shortages as DataX Connect expands its 2026 survey across Europe and the United States.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

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Software-as-a-Service

Logile launches simulator to cut retailer labour costs

Retailers under margin pressure can now test staffing and opening-hours decisions before budgets are set, using Logile's new simulator.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

TCS opens Gemini Experience Centre in Kolkata for AI

The centre is aimed at helping consumer firms turn AI pilots into operational tools for retail, travel and supply-chain tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work

The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

Corsha appoints new chief operating & product officers

Demand for secure industrial connectivity is rising as Corsha expands its leadership team to target manufacturers, defence and critical infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago