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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

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending
Productivity

Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
DevOps

Connected construction powers the future of data centres

Connectivity is transforming construction sites by reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and enhancing safety, vital for the booming 2025 data centre sector.

By Fred Rio • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive
Smart Cities

Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive

Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI plus cyber security: The double-edged sword
Multi-factor authentication

AI plus cyber security: The double-edged sword

AI is boosting cybercrime in Australia, with frauds mimicking government sites and cloning messages to steal funds amid rapid, unregulated adoption by businesses.

By Maria Padisetti • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency

AI firms like Copilot and OpenAI set new efficiency records, generating millions in revenue per employee, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and lean workforces.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

How security theatre is killing developer productivity
Security Operations Centres

How security theatre is killing developer productivity

Fragmented security tools and manual remediation overload developers, causing burnout that threatens productivity and cybersecurity in fast-paced AI-driven workplaces.

By Derek Maki • 7 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on change management
Unified Communications

Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on change management

Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.

By Daniel Keys • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Digital innovation set to cut Australian freight costs by 5%
Data Analytics

Digital innovation set to cut Australian freight costs by 5%

Eighty percent of Australian supply chain leaders expect digital innovation to cut freight costs by at least 5% by 2030, boosting efficiency and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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
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
BPA market to surge to USD $52.2 billion by 2035 as SMEs lead
Risk & Compliance

BPA market to surge to USD $52.2 billion by 2035 as SMEs lead

The BPA market is set to soar to USD $52.2 billion by 2035, with SMEs leading adoption and on-premises solutions dominating demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 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