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Deloitte & Databricks partner to boost NZ organisations with AI
Data Analytics

Deloitte & Databricks partner to boost NZ organisations with AI

Deloitte New Zealand partners with Databricks to offer AI-driven cloud solutions, helping Kiwi businesses boost data analytics and digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Productivity stories

MYOB adds AI & 250 upgrades to boost efficiency in platform
Financial Systems

MYOB adds AI & 250 upgrades to boost efficiency in platform

MYOB launches AI features and 250 upgrades to Acumatica, boosting efficiency and insight for mid-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds
DevOps

AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds

By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
How AI is rewriting the value equation for accountants
Data Analytics

How AI is rewriting the value equation for accountants

AI is rapidly transforming accounting, shifting roles from bookkeeping to strategic advising and reshaping how firms deliver value amid economic challenges.

By Scott Wiltshire • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor
Displays

Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor

The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders
Hybrid Cloud

Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders

Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.

By Sascha Giese • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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
Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps
Data Analytics

Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps

Singapore firms plan to boost AI spending to SGD $18.9m this year, with rising ROI but face challenges in workforce skills and data integration.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI investment boom sparks fears of unsustainable valuations
Artificial Intelligence

AI investment boom sparks fears of unsustainable valuations

Surging AI investments risk outpacing technical readiness, sparking fears of a market correction akin to the 2000 dotcom crash, warns Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Is AI transformation right for your business or just a failed investment waiting to happen?
Data Analytics

Is AI transformation right for your business or just a failed investment waiting to happen?

AI promises huge business gains but many firms face failure without clear strategy, culture shift and robust data - success demands discipline, not just technology.

By David Hillier • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly to digital gaps for staff
Digital Signage

US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly to digital gaps for staff

US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly as frontline workers waste over 370 hours annually due to poor digital tools and communication gaps, research shows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Skills are critical to Australia's productivity - that's why we need a common language for them
Digital Transformation

Skills are critical to Australia's productivity - that's why we need a common language for them

Australia needs a common language for skills to boost productivity, adapt to workforce changes, and harness AI for a digitally-enabled future economy.

By Eunice Lim • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK leads Europe in resilience to ageing workforce & automation
Artificial Intelligence

UK leads Europe in resilience to ageing workforce & automation

The UK tops Europe in resilience to ageing workforce and automation, boasting low job displacement risk and strong digital skills among its workers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains
Digital Transformation

Canadian SMBs lose growth due to tool overload & missed AI gains

Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Labour shortages & rising costs stall Australia's productivity
Supply Chain

Labour shortages & rising costs stall Australia's productivity

Labour shortages, rising technology costs and low engagement are stalling Australia's productivity, with one in three firms struggling to recruit skilled workers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Dyna.Ai to showcase real-world finance AI at Singapore event
Fintech

Dyna.Ai to showcase real-world finance AI at Singapore event

Dyna.Ai will showcase its AI tools for finance at Singapore Fintech Festival 2025, highlighting real-world applications driving efficiency and growth in the sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AI agents could save NHS GBP £75 million & free up appointments
Artificial Intelligence

AI agents could save NHS GBP £75 million & free up appointments

AI agents in GP practices could save the NHS GBP £75 million annually and free up to 150,000 extra appointments each week, easing clinical workloads.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025