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AI boosts productivity & reduces wait times in New Zealand healthcare
Artificial Intelligence

AI boosts productivity & reduces wait times in New Zealand healthcare

AI technology in New Zealand healthcare cuts lengthy patient wait times, boosting productivity and improving care quality across public and private sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

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Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats
Firewalls

Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats

Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
AIGP Health wins HSA approval for AI clinical assistant Anzu
Data Privacy

AIGP Health wins HSA approval for AI clinical assistant Anzu

AIGP Health secures Singapore's first Class A HSA approval for Anzu, its AI clinical assistant aiding doctors with real-time note-taking and consultation support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce
Data Analytics

From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce

Agentic AI is transforming frontline workforces by autonomously managing tasks in retail, healthcare, and hospitality, enhancing efficiency and resilience.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Cloudera bets on AI and hybrid cloud as demand shifts
Virtualisation

Exclusive: Cloudera bets on AI and hybrid cloud as demand shifts

Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage
Private Cloud

AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage

AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand surges, with 21% noting gains despite a skills shortage delaying digital transformation and product development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics
Storage

Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics

Oracle launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, enabling scalable AI workloads and analytics with global data residency compliance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
DeepHealth gains FDA approval for remote scanning in ultrasound
Health Technologies

DeepHealth gains FDA approval for remote scanning in ultrasound

DeepHealth secures FDA clearance for TechLive, a remote scanning system now supporting ultrasound, enhancing efficiency amid rising radiology workloads.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Healthcare stories

UK public sector faces hurdles as digital transformation slows
Software-as-a-Service

UK public sector faces hurdles as digital transformation slows

Only 16% of UK public sector organisations have fully implemented digital strategies, down from 23% in 2023, as transformation faces delays and frustrations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Kyorin partners with Elix to boost drug discovery with AI platform
EduTech

Kyorin partners with Elix to boost drug discovery with AI platform

Kyorin Pharmaceutical partners with Elix to enhance drug discovery using Elix Discovery, an AI platform aiming to accelerate research and improve R&D outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Snowflake earns Protected B for secure cloud use in Canada
Marketing Technologies

Snowflake earns Protected B for secure cloud use in Canada

Snowflake has earned Protected B certification for its cloud platform in Canada, enabling secure data use by government and regulated industries on AWS and Azure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Australian health practitioners turns to AI to stay relevant
Artificial Intelligence

Australian health practitioners turns to AI to stay relevant

Australian health practitioners are adopting AI apps like Taskey to digitise expertise and stay relevant amid rising demand and tech competition.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Hireup launches national campaign for personalised aged care at home
Online tools

Hireup launches national campaign for personalised aged care at home

Hireup launches national campaign promoting personalised aged care at home, aiming to provide older Australians with choice, trust and independence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Calabrio's CareAI expands to save healthcare USD $1.1 million
DevOps

Calabrio's CareAI expands to save healthcare USD $1.1 million

Calabrio expands CareAI, using generative AI to enhance healthcare efficiency and save providers up to USD $1.1M annually by automating patient interactions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
Hireup expands to aged care, offering more choice at home
Australian Government

Hireup expands to aged care, offering more choice at home

Hireup has expanded its online platform to connect older Australians with vetted support workers, enhancing choice and care at home amid sector reforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Australian firms to boost agentic AI investment to USD $12.3 billion
Digital Transformation

Australian firms to boost agentic AI investment to USD $12.3 billion

Over 90% of Australian firms will adopt agentic AI within six months, driving investments to USD $12.3 billion by 2028 and reshaping business operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat
Data Analytics

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025