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Dave Clark founder dies after long design career
Management

Dave Clark founder dies after long design career

New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value
Digital Transformation

AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value

In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Sanger Institute adopts Sapio LIMS to unify genomics labs
Data Analytics

Sanger Institute adopts Sapio LIMS to unify genomics labs

Wellcome Sanger Institute picks Sapio LIMS as core platform in multi-year drive to unify genomics labs and boost sample, data visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors
Artificial Intelligence

Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors

Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
AI boosts productivity but fails to transform team outcomes
Digital Transformation

AI boosts productivity but fails to transform team outcomes

AI use at work has surged, boosting individual productivity by 33%, yet most firms report little improvement in team performance or innovation outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Atarim launches InnerCircle AI agents to boost creative projects
Unified Communications

Atarim launches InnerCircle AI agents to boost creative projects

Atarim unveils InnerCircle, six AI agents embedded in workflows to enhance digital creative projects with expert guidance and real-time collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Xsolla unveils LiveOps suite to boost D2C game monetisation
Low code & No code

Xsolla unveils LiveOps suite to boost D2C game monetisation

Xsolla launches its LiveOps Management Suite, a no-code tool to help game developers boost direct-to-consumer monetisation with real-time campaign management.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Litera invests in Postilize to boost AI-driven legal business tools
Data Analytics

Litera invests in Postilize to boost AI-driven legal business tools

Litera invests in Postilize to launch AI-driven tools that help law firms proactively manage client relationships and uncover new business opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
DevOps

Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions

Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
iplicit & Cin7 partner to offer cloud solution for UK SMEs
Digital Transformation

iplicit & Cin7 partner to offer cloud solution for UK SMEs

iplicit and Cin7 have teamed up to offer UK SMEs in wholesale and distribution integrated cloud accounting and inventory management solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Opus 2 leads AI litigation management in major law firms survey
Digital Transformation

Opus 2 leads AI litigation management in major law firms survey

Opus 2 leads AI adoption in litigation management, with nearly half of major law firms choosing its platform, five times more than any rival solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Xensam launches DataBridge to unify enterprise software data
Software-as-a-Service

Xensam launches DataBridge to unify enterprise software data

Xensam launches DataBridge, enhancing software asset management with $40m funding and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for better enterprise IT visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

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AI boosts engagement but 'shadow AI' risk grows in UK
Data Protection

AI boosts engagement but 'shadow AI' risk grows in UK

AI rollouts are lifting UK staff engagement, but new research warns unapproved 'shadow AI' use is outpacing employers' controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
SMEs warned of hidden 'productivity tax' from IT sprawl
Digital Transformation

SMEs warned of hidden 'productivity tax' from IT sprawl

Australian SMEs risk a hidden productivity tax as fragmented IT oversight and tool sprawl quietly erode day-to-day business performance.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
UK bosses see AI reshaping work but not cutting jobs
Data Protection

UK bosses see AI reshaping work but not cutting jobs

UK bosses say AI will transform roles, boost hiring and revenue, as daily use soars but fears over security and tool sprawl persist.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Cult of Monday acquires Mondo Search to strengthen talent focus
Marketing Technologies

Cult of Monday acquires Mondo Search to strengthen talent focus

Cult of Monday has acquired Mondo Search, combining expertise to bolster leadership and talent solutions for tech and other sectors facing workforce challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Zensar Technologies appointed to modernise Post Office digital services
Digital Transformation

Zensar Technologies appointed to modernise Post Office digital services

Zensar Technologies will spearhead the Post Office's two-year digital modernisation, enhancing user-friendly services and replacing legacy systems across the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025