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TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility
eLearning

TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Plain English Foundation editors named judges for 2025 awards
Education, Learning & Training

Plain English Foundation editors named judges for 2025 awards

Two Plain English Foundation editors join the 2025 Plain Language Awards panel, judging public sector website and document categories in Australia and NZ.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025
Marketing Technologies

LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025

LG unveils AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2025, showcasing smart fridges, washers, and vacuums designed for energy efficiency and personalised living.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
AI ethics gaps persist in company codes despite greater access
Digital Transformation

AI ethics gaps persist in company codes despite greater access

Despite improved accessibility, 85% of company codes still lack ethical guidance on AI risks, reveals LRN's 2025 report on corporate conduct practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity

DE-CIX has earned Google Gold status as a Verified Peering Provider, enhancing global connectivity and access to Google services across 60 locations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Squiz launches AI search tool for secure, compliant web answers
Marketing Technologies

Squiz launches AI search tool for secure, compliant web answers

Squiz launches Conversational Search, an AI tool offering secure, compliant answers on enterprise websites using verified organisation-owned content.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Lenovo honoured for disability inclusion in UK, US & Brazil
Lenovo

Lenovo honoured for disability inclusion in UK, US & Brazil

Lenovo has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Index in the UK, US and Brazil for 2025, marking its fifth consecutive US win.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
AWS brings vibe coding to the Enterprise with spec-driven Kiro IDE tool
DevOps

AWS brings vibe coding to the Enterprise with spec-driven Kiro IDE tool

AWS unveils Kiro, an AI-powered IDE that transforms prototypes into production-ready code with spec-driven development and automated workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant
Marketing Technologies

Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant

Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features
Gaming

Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features

Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

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Accessibility stories

Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'

Autodesk is harnessing AI to reshape design workflows, boosting productivity and user experience amid rising digital disruption across industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses
Digital Transformation

AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses

Over a third of Australian businesses use AI chat tools for customer service, with another 39% planning adoption to boost satisfaction and accessibility.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Mastercard's Transit Tales turns Sydney commutes into stories
Artificial Intelligence

Mastercard's Transit Tales turns Sydney commutes into stories

Mastercard's Transit Tales offers Sydney commuters personalised AI-generated audio stories during train rides, blending classic literature with modern genres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
How Retailers Can Prepare for Peak Season Success
Customer Experience

How Retailers Can Prepare for Peak Season Success

Retailers worldwide are embracing AI-driven personalization and immersive tech to boost holiday sales and reduce returns this peak season, says new survey.

By Wanda Cadigan • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
CreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports
Software-as-a-Service

CreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports

CreditProtect launches in Australia, offering SMEs affordable, AI-driven credit reports through a new platform backed by Experian and illion data partnerships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Quinn raises $11 million to boost AI-powered wealth advice
Platform-as-a-Service

Quinn raises $11 million to boost AI-powered wealth advice

Quinn, a New York fintech, secured $11m to launch AI-driven platform offering personalised wealth advice for financial institutions at scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Schofield Sweeney adopts NetDocuments to boost client service
Unified Communications

Schofield Sweeney adopts NetDocuments to boost client service

Schofield Sweeney has adopted NetDocuments to enhance client service and support growth across its four UK offices with improved document access and collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025