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The Windows 10 deadline just hit and SMEs have three choices
No more security patches for Windows 10 as of today. Small businesses must upgrade, pay for extensions, or risk compliance failures and breaches.
Four of LinkedIn’s top 10 startups are building AI agents. Here’s what they do
From AI medical scribes to autonomous agents, LinkedIn’s annual ranking reveals which startups are attracting top talent and driving real innovation across Australia.
The quiet store redesigns keeping retail workers safer from violence and theft
Australian retailers face a 66% surge in weapon-related crime. Now they’re redesigning stores with panic systems and safe rooms to protect frontline staff.
The FMCG founders bringing pleasure back to frozen food and morning routines
Seedlab Australia’s Cultivate 12 cohort features frozen dumplings, hormone-friendly skincare and caffeine-free coffee.
Google’s latest search change makes ads easier to spot and skip
Google is rolling out a new sponsored results label that stays visible as you scroll, plus a hide button for ads.
Workers compensation claims for mental health jump 28% in four years
Australian employees spend over three hours weekly on unnecessary tasks as burnout intensifies across workplaces.
Business group pushes for US-style loan guarantees as retirement wave looms
Could a US-style loan scheme save thousands of Australian businesses from closure as owners retire?
ChatGPT’s market share proves winner-takes-most isn’t just theory anymore
ChatGPT now holds 82.6% of the global AI chatbot market, nearly five times its top five rivals combined. What does this mean for startups?
The right chatbot can filter prospects automatically. Here’s what to look for
Chatbots now automate lead qualification, filter prospects by intent, and route high-potential leads to sales teams. Here’s how to choose the right tool.
A 20-year-old college dropout just raised $3M to solve AI’s memory problem
A 20-year-old founder is solving it with technology that adapts and forgets like the human brain.
Australia’s retail AI boom has a problem: It’s leaving small businesses behind
AI was meant to help small retailers compete with giants. Instead, 73% say cost is locking them out. monday.com’s latest study exposes the growing divide in retail tech.
Full-time office return? Australian CEOs have quietly given up on that idea
The verdict is in: three days a week in the office is the sweet spot for hybrid work, with 74% of Australian CEOs expecting this model to continue, according to KPMG research.