Future of Business stories

Security solutions can now help businesses cut energy use, reduce waste, and boost sustainability, proving every 1% in progress truly counts.

AI adoption is transforming manufacturing with 80% of firms investing in automation to boost efficiency, predictive maintenance, and supply chain resilience.

Post-pandemic, frontline workers demand more than pay: engagement and flexibility drive modern workforce management, empowering Australia's essential sectors.

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As employee spending habits shift due to hybrid work, finance teams must leverage AI to modernise spend management and mitigate growing financial risks.

Changes to the US de minimis exemption could complicate sales for Australian exporters, with potential new taxes and paperwork looming on the horizon.

As global digital transformation spending is set to reach USD $3.4 trillion by 2026, field workers are often overlooked in implementation, risking failure.

As global leaders grapple with new tariffs, Celonis offers a Process Intelligence Platform that helps Australian businesses navigate supply chain disruptions effectively.

At SuiteConnect Sydney, customer stories overshadowed product demos as Smithbridge and Kieser showcased how NetSuite is simplifying operations and decision-making.

In a landscape where technology drives growth, a new report reveals 88% of CIOs must directly contribute to revenue, balancing innovation with business demands.

Dan Whittle is appointed General Manager of Managed Services at Wild Tech, steering the company towards advanced technology solutions and AI integration.

HP has launched a new range of AI-driven products at CES 2025, targeting professionals, gamers, and creatives to enhance productivity and gaming performance.

Despite facing record insolvencies due to rising costs and reduced consumer spending, Australia's small businesses remain hopeful about 2025, embracing tech-driven strategies.

In a pioneering move, British firm IKAR Holdings has appointed an AI system, IKONIC, to its board of directors.

Australian businesses are more resilient to major disruptions than the rest of the world, but are at risk of labour and skill shortages.

Deel has announced the creation of a new research and policy arm, the Deel Lab for Global Employment. The lab will bring experts and data together.

Focusing on technologies that improve employee and IT experiences is critical for ‘future of work’ success and retaining talent.

Just 1% of Zoom's workforce wanted to work full time in an office in 2021. Now the company is piloting new 'workstyles' to improve employee satisfaction.

Asia Pacific cities such as Wellington, Da Nang, Shenzhen, Songdo, Haidian Qu, and Kochi have all been named as hotspots.

Deloitte urges New Zealand businesses to prioritise reskilling, with fewer than 5% confident in identifying future skills. Leaders must adapt to thrive.