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Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments
EduTech

Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments

New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach
Network Infrastructure

XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach

StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind
Digital Transformation

AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind

A new report from WalkMe reveals that while AI investments in enterprises are set to surge by 64% to USD $23 million, workforce readiness lags far behind.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Why Digital Customer Experience Will Define Business Success in 2025
Data Analytics

Why Digital Customer Experience Will Define Business Success in 2025

In 2025, the digital customer experience will be crucial for organisational success, as over 70% of APAC consumers may switch brands after a poor interaction.

By Rob Newell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape
EduTech

AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape

A recent study by Interprefy reveals that 94% of multilingual event planners are keen to embrace AI-powered speech translation to enhance future events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

One in four UK construction suppliers lagging in digital commerce
Digital Transformation

One in four UK construction suppliers lagging in digital commerce

A quarter of UK construction suppliers are struggling with eCommerce, risking competitiveness as the sector lags in digital transformation, research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
Small Business

Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth

Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation
DevOps

Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation

Temus credits low code development for fast, adaptable digital transformation in Singapore, powering advanced apps with AI integration and strong talent training.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Data Analytics

Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025

New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Indonesia hosts inaugural AI Day to drive mining innovation
Digital Transformation

Indonesia hosts inaugural AI Day to drive mining innovation

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison spearheads Indonesia's first AI Day to boost digital adoption and sustainability in the mining sector in Jakarta.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
Digital Transformation

Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus

Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Airwallex sees 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Airwallex sees 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024

Airwallex has reported a staggering 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024, spurred by booming transaction volumes and significant customer growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business
Digital Transformation

Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Family firms in Australia embrace tech for growth potential
Customer Experience

Family firms in Australia embrace tech for growth potential

A recent report reveals that over 55% of Australian family businesses are investing in technology, demonstrating resilience and commitment to growth amid economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third
Digital twins

Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third

A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia
Unified Communications

SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone Southeast Asia have enhanced their partnership to boost digital adoption among Malaysia's SMEs, crucial for economic growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Salesforce survey reveals high support for AI in Singapore
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce survey reveals high support for AI in Singapore

A new survey reveals overwhelming public support in Singapore for AI agents in government services, with 98% of respondents willing to embrace the technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
New eInvoicing solutions for TechnologyOne users unveiled
Digital Transformation

New eInvoicing solutions for TechnologyOne users unveiled

MessageXchange has launched eInvoicing solutions for TechnologyOne users, supporting New Zealand's mandate for wider adoption by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024