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3 megatrends for SMBs in 2024

From inflation to cyber security, the biggest trends facing businesses this year ... Read More
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Strategies for boosting collaboration and communication in SMBs

Strategies that foster seamless teamwork and open channels of dialogue can significantly enhance productivity and ... Read More
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There’s a fine line between good Al and a creep

Consumers want personalisation but AI needs to be balanced against intrusiveness ... Read More
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SMB tech trends for 2024

A slew of advanced technology is set to transform many sectors, with generative artificial intelligence ... Read More
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Visionary investors needed for Australia to reach climate tech potential

Australia has immense potential in the field of climate tech, but there's a critical gap ... Read More
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Reimagining Smart Cities as the nucleus of community development

Many countries are accelerating digitalisation to modernise government services, improve infrastructure, enrich citizen quality of ... Read More
Top five HR trends: From hiring to retention, how businesses can prepare for 2024

Top five HR trends: From hiring to retention, how businesses can prepare for 2024

After a year of difficult hiring conditions and ongoing skills shortages, businesses are hoping for ... Read More
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The CFO quest: how start-ups can secure the right talent for growth

When a start-up scales, the finance function becomes more complex and an increasingly essential strategic ... Read More
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From Academia to Market: How can we help startups emerging from universities?

Transforming research into a commercial reality is not always easy, how can we turn groundbreaking ... Read More
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How businesses can stay cyber safe during the festive shopping season

Businesses must be prepared for a cyber-crime spike during the festive retail period, as the ... Read More
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2024’s top 6 technology trends for SMEs

GenAI was the standout trend of 2023. Will the hype settle in 2024, or will ... Read More
From AI to productivity: Why 2024 will belong to people-focused businesses

From AI to productivity: Why 2024 will belong to people-focused businesses

It’s likely that by the time you log off work today, you will have used ... Read More
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Solving the festive staffing crisis

For retail and hospitality, seasonal events including Black Friday are a lucrative but challenging time ... Read More
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How unprecedented change is reshaping the insights industry

The role of market research is rapidly evolving and the industry needs to be more ... Read More
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Top 3 tips for SMEs to leverage cloud computing

To stay competitive, SMEs will have to put aside fears of cost, limited manpower and ... Read More
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The Asian funding opportunity

Asia could present a promising funding opportunity for startups struggling to secure funding ... Read More
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Do or Die: Why retailers must join TikTok’s content commerce revolution

The secret to TikTok’s success has been to merge video and human computer interaction (HCI) ... Read More
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A reality check on Generative AI in Asia-Pacific

Despite its enormous potential, GenAI has its limitations, from copyright, data protection and privacy, and ... Read More
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What businesses need to do to shore up their security defence

Organisations need to understand that at some point, some cyberattack attempts will successfully breach and ... Read More
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Reimagining the fashion industry for an eco-conscious future

Fashion companies need to get off the new-products treadmill and create an ecosystem of services ... Read More
The future of work: GenAI and enterprise

The future of work: GenAI and enterprise

How can businesses harness the potential power of this truly transformative technology and to what ... Read More
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Improving supply chain with warehouse technology

Warehouses are integral to the supply chain as they bridge the gap between production and ... Read More
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Why workplace training should never be skipped

There are significant advantages in training staff, as well as major risks if staff development ... Read More
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Cultural competency is critical to creative success in Asia

Asia is not a monolith but an incredibly complex region of 51 countries and over ... Read More
The most important questions to ask when buying or selling a business in a downturn

The most important questions to ask when buying or selling a business in a downturn

Economic volatility creates a dynamic environment for merger & acquisition (M&A) activity, but when is ... Read More
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To make same-day delivery feasible, focus on these five areas

Retailers are under huge pressure to offer faster delivery times and fix the "last mile" ... Read More
How technology is enabling APAC to transition to a clean future

How technology is enabling APAC to transition to a clean future

Graph technology can help firms incorporate sustainability into their organisational design, boosting data transparency and ... Read More
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Bridging the gaps in digital government ambitions

Many citizens still feel excluded from government digitalisation efforts due to poor digital infrastructure, high ... Read More
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Powering the workforce of tomorrow for a Net Zero Australia

With the shutdown of coal-fired plants, there is a critical need to upskill existing workers ... Read More
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A greener future: doing mining differently

How can mining achieve its own decarbonisation targets while increasing output to enable the shift ... Read More
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Challenges in meeting citizen appetite for digital government services

Despite tremendous progress in the past decade, gaps in digital literacy, accessibility and privacy are ... Read More
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4 reasons businesses should add casual staff into their roster

Taking on a large number of permanent staff is risky, but businesses need to scale ... Read More
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Why in-stream checkout is the future of ecommerce

Retailers face a big task in delivering an exceptional customer experience, yet doing so is ... Read More
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Lessons for marketers from the cost of living crisis

As consumers tighten their purse strings, what do marketers need to know in this very ... Read More
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Why we urgently need a GenAI regulatory framework

GenAI is transforming the way people work, study and find information, but we need to ... Read More
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How SMEs can prepare for recession

As the cold winds of recession whip up across the globe, cost-cutting and scaling back ... Read More
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How fashion brands can learn from the food industry

Behind all the glitz and glamour, fashion brands still have a business to run. In ... Read More
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Graph technology: the hidden weapon to fight fraud

Traditional, rule-based fraud detection is no longer effective at unravelling the complex webs of cyber ... Read More
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The next frontier: innovation in retail media

Brands are increasingly adopting a "hearts to cart" approach, letting consumers make a purchase at ... Read More
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The importance of an elite B2B customer experience

Customer experience (CX) has long been a strategic focus for business-to-consumer (B2C) retailers who understand ... Read More
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Business continuity in the dreaded flu season

Cold and flu season increases employee absences and adds pressure to businesses already struggling with ... Read More
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The power of the crowd when raising capital in the digital age

Opening up private capital markets makes it easier for founders to raise capital quickly and ... Read More
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Beyond the hype: What retailers can do with GenAI today

There's a lot of hype and expectation around GenAI in retail, but what it is ... Read More
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Bootstrapping vs investment

How and why startup founders chose to take on investment, and their top 3 criteria ... Read More
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Preparing for the rise of GenAI

How can organisations prepare for the rise of generative AI, and what are some best ... Read More
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Time to embrace AI for success in food and beverage

Faced with high inflation and increased prices, innovative food and beverage companies are turning to ... Read More
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Delivering hyper-personalisation in banking with new technologies

Innovative technologies are helping banks leverage data and analytics to offer hyper-personalisation by understanding their ... Read More
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Why investors should grow their interest in the agtech sector

From farming on Mars to carbon-friendly cows - why investors should look at the rapidly ... Read More
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Why governments should focus on SME growth

Many smaller companies have survived the COVID crisis but are substantially more fragile with limited ... Read More
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Transforming life sciences and health care with graph technology

Storing, mining and analysing the data used in healthcare is increasingly beyond the scope of ... Read More
7 ingenious ways to manage a blended workforce

7 ingenious ways to manage a blended workforce

Temporary staffing is a great way to ease the permanent talent shortage, but managing a ... Read More
How a digital twin can help manage complex data needs

How a digital twin can help manage complex data needs

Rapid digitalisation puts enormous pressure on modern IT systems to streamline massive amounts of complex ... Read More
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Building next generation autonomous space systems with Al

Advancements in space technology continue to push the boundaries of possibility for orbit, with spacecraft autonomy ... Read More
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How to embrace digital technology to combat inflation

Recent inflation spikes are causing food and beverage manufacturers worldwide to face potential threats to ... Read More
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ERP is the right tool for the times

Many SMEs don't have access to the clarity of operations they need to meet challenges ... Read More
Navigating the Ethical Labyrinth: Key Concerns About AI

Navigating the Ethical Labyrinth: Key Concerns About AI

While the benefits of AI are innumerable, the ethical concerns that arise from their implementation ... Read More
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How to invest in property through alternative methods

While traditional property investment often involves purchasing a property, there are several alternative methods available ... Read More
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The biggest myths about a contingent workforce

Despite the talent shortage, many misconceptions about temps and casuals persist, making businesses wary about ... Read More
Tech trends to watch as online learning accelerates

Tech trends to watch as online learning accelerates

A surge in remote working and easy availability of a range of online courses during ... Read More
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How observability can accelerate digital transformation

As more consumers enter the digital commerce space every day, the demand for improved speed, ... Read More
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Why the democratisation of wealthtech will impact diversity and inclusion

Private capital markets remain closed and elitist, contributing to a lack of transparency, but wealthtech ... Read More
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What are the top tech trends in 2023?

From augmented and virtual reality to the personalisation of tech space, a look at the ... Read More
The future of hospitality: Key tech trends and priorities for 2023

The future of hospitality: Key tech trends and priorities for 2023

The future will see new opportunities to redefine the technology in hospitality industry spaces ... Read More
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Why values-based capitalism is good for business

Companies that take the time to formulate their principles and values, then make value-based decisions ... Read More
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AI – bane or boon for market research?

AI will reshape how researchers work, help us sift through historical data to identify patterns ... Read More
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The new etiquette for hybrid work

In the new era of hybrid work, professional etiquette is even more difficult. Etiquette expert ... Read More
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Leading the way in sustainable red meat

The livestock industry generates significant emissions, but new technologies and husbandry practices are helping increase ... Read More
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Supply chain trends for 2023

Despite ongoing supply chain issues and the economic turmoil, 2023 has the potential to be ... Read More
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In data as in clothing, fashion needs the right measurements

While there is a vast quantity of valuable data available, from web browsing and shopping ... Read More
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Six food industry predictions for 2023

The food and beverage industry has been greatly affected by consumer preferences in the past ... Read More
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Four investment trends you can expect in 2023

In 2023, investment wins and losses from the past year are also getting the opportunity ... Read More
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How Web3 will transform entrepreneurship and investment for good

The way we raise capital can determine the success or failure of a new business ... Read More
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How organisations can shore up cybersecurity defences with a digital twin

Criminals operate in a “graph-like” way: infecting one node and then spreading throughout the network ... Read More
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Fixed income investments in times of market volatility

Uncertain economic times like these tend to make some investors slow or pause investing. But ... Read More
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How advertisers look at TV

2023 will be a year of continued opportunity characterised by major shifts both within the ... Read More
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The innovation needed to make agriculture truly green

Agriculture accounts for a significant proportion of greenhouse gas – innovation holds the key to ... Read More
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How to start your business on the right track for 2023

As conditions hopefully start to ease later this year, what trends will fade away and ... Read More
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50 shades of green: Profitability and sustainability are not mutually exclusive

Businesses can both drive profitability and reap sustainability by focusing on innovation, the use of ... Read More
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What’s on the horizon for market research in 2023?

When there are so many unknowns, it’s critical for businesses to consistently keep in touch ... Read More
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Tech Trends 2023 predictions

2022 was the year when we saw an end to the pandemic border closures as ... Read More
AI and graph technology to improve patient care

AI and graph technology to improve patient care

Artificial intelligence (AI), digital twin and graph data technolgies are generating insights that enable better ... Read More
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Connecting with citizens: the future of digital government

Citizens expect and demand from governments the same seamless and personalised experiences as they get ... Read More
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Solving modern workforce challenges with data-driven career development

Amid the talent shortage, up-skilling and re-skilling current staff can be tough, especially when it ... Read More
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Navigating chip shortages and supply chain disruptions

The semiconductor and chip shortage affecting the automotive and technology industries is likely to persist ... Read More
Impact investing: putting capital to use for good causes

Impact investing: putting capital to use for good causes

What is the difference between impact investing, ESG investing and responsible investing? ... Read More
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How campaign metrics can stifle success

Too many decisions are made based on what can be measured in the short term, ... Read More
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How to create hybrid heaven

How can businesses avoid a "hybrid hell" with disconnected teams, ghost town offices full of ... Read More
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How companies are fighting cybercrime with graph data technology

Conventional enterprise-grade security and methods for preventing cybercrime are clearly no longer working. Part of ... Read More
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Optimising food manufacturing through artificial intelligence

AI has the potential to optimise all areas of food manufacturing, facilitating smart, industry-specific applications ... Read More
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How to maximise ad effectiveness moving into 2023

Advertising budgets will need to work smarter and harder in 2023. An effective use of ... Read More
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A new approach to cybersecurity

Cyber criminals view a network like a graph, aiming to quickly exploit a weakness in ... Read More
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Unpopular opinion: The algorithm is not evil

Algorithms should be viewed as our greatest ally in the ever-competitive attention economy ... Read More
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Combatting and overcoming complex Asian supply chain issues

Manufacturers, distributors, and logistics companies need a more robust, scalable approach to deal with supply ... Read More
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Ad effectiveness in the age of fragmented media

Measuring ad effectiveness is increasingly challenging in a world of ever fragmenting media and audiences ... Read More
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3 ways online grocers can win customers post-pandemic

Digital grocery retailers must keep the customer at the heart of new investments and address ... Read More
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Managing evolving supply chain challenges

3 ways organisations create more resilient supply chains that can adapt to ever-shifting demands and ... Read More
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How to make the jump to a unified observability platform

The need for a single observability platform is clear, but how can organisations implement it ... Read More
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Watchability will be the deciding factor of the streaming wars

Streaming services face some hard realities ahead, from limited scale to opacity around measurement ... Read More
3 ways graph data platforms help governments leverage data

3 ways graph data platforms help governments leverage data

Through graph technology, governments can model complex webs of data and solve complex problems ... Read More
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How to encourage staff back into the office

True flexibility comes from a mix of working modes, with a strong contingent of both ... Read More
How graph technology is helping businesses combat fraud

How graph technology is helping businesses combat fraud

Digital platforms have created new opportunities for fraud, enabling complex webs of transactions using sophisticated ... Read More
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How imitating bees can help achieve space ambitions

Bees survive hostile environments and unpredictable events through excellent collaboration, a common purpose and extreme ... Read More
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4 ways to invest in property amid rising inflation & interest fates

With the current state of the economy, investors may be looking for alternative ways to ... Read More
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Transforming supply chains with knowledge graphs

To be resilient, supply chains need to be visible which means understanding networks and dependencies ... Read More
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Let human hands guide the automated touch

Delivering personalised experiences at scale is a top challenge for customer experience (CX), requiring a ... Read More
Creating the hotel of the future

Creating the hotel of the future

Empathy, intelligence and scalability are critical for designing the future of hospitality ... Read More
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Why Graph Data Science Is Making An Impact In Asia

Many organisations across Asia are now turning to graph data science to store data and ... Read More
3 ways to seamlessly return to the hybrid office

3 ways to seamlessly return to the hybrid office

As the fierce war for talent heats up, businesses have no choice but to adapt ... Read More
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Sustainability through circular fashion

Consumers are increasingly concerned with the ethical creation clothing and want to see active efforts ... Read More
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Developing the next super app

The rise of super apps in Southeast Asia has raised the bar in providing an ... Read More
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Why we need more women in AgTech

Women bring a different skill set to agriculture, approaching problems differently and using their strengths ... Read More
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How businesses should support the safety and wellbeing of shift workers

If your company employs shift workers, it is of paramount importance that their safety and ... Read More
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Why observability is key to modern application architectures

Being able to swiftly respond to app or website problems – or even preempt them ... Read More
Marketing can help SMEs recruit and retain employees

Marketing can help SMEs recruit and retain employees

When it comes to retaining employees, HR should consider the SaaS approach of subscription-based models ... Read More
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Meaty insights from global food conferences

Robotics, labour supply and value-adding: a round-up of themes from IFFA 2022 and the Global ... Read More
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Top tips to prepare collaboration spaces in the hybrid work era

The most important factor when designing tomorrow’s workplaces is equity: ensuring that everyone is able ... Read More
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How graph data platforms empower retailers

Retailers need transparency across the entire supply chain to detect fraud, contamination, high-risk sites, and ... Read More
6 considerations to make hybrid work a success

6 considerations to make hybrid work a success

Hybrid is a complex new model. Businesses have a lot to do to make a ... Read More
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Observability in the post-cookie world

The end of third-party cookies means that the visibility of determining and aligning customers’ profiles ... Read More
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Ad repetition can alienate consumers, how can we fix it?

Seeing the same ad too many times can compromise a consumer’s viewing experience and brand ... Read More
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Unpopular opinion: The algorithm is not evil

In a connection-driven world, content must win the algorithmic race to the target market ... Read More
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Beefing up cyber defences during EOFY

Ransomware attacks and credential stuffing are two common cybersecurity attacks that occur at the end ... Read More
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Riding the post-COVID e-commerce learning curve

Many businesses that pivoted to e-commerce during the pandemic now face a question: do we ... Read More
Can retail lead the rise of super apps?

Can retail lead the rise of super apps?

Super apps offer the opportunity for a self-sustaining, continuous and autonomous retail ecosystem that’s fuelled ... Read More
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Paradigm shift in restaurant technology and food ordering

Our recent era represents a paradigm shift in the way restaurants and food services concepts ... Read More
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Robotic Process Automation & Artificial Intelligence: a partnership for proficiency

In 2022, robotic process automation (RPA) is poised for a breakthrough into mainstream consciousness. RPA ... Read More
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Perpetual transformation: DX is not a once-off

The real digital winners will be those who embrace continuous transformation as an ethos to ... Read More
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Evolution of the hospitality industry in the new era

Leaning into change requires multiple viewpoints and collaboration with internal and external experts to shape ... Read More
Infusing sustainability into business

Infusing sustainability into business

The pressure is on for food producers and processors to boost sustainability credentials and meet ... Read More
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Creating the “future fit” marketing partner

For a marketing and advertising sector that navigated massive disruption even before the pandemic, big ... Read More
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The four pillars of e-commerce profitability

If traditional retailers want to win new customers and increase their share of wallet through ... Read More
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Creating a great digital citizen experience

Citizens are embracing digital government services and have appetite for even more, including the use ... Read More
Ramp up investment in agtech now, or risk being left behind

Ramp up investment in agtech now, or risk being left behind

2022 is set to be a watershed year for the global agtech sector, which is ... Read More
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5 measures for SMEs to mitigate the effects of inflation

As we move into a more inflationary cycle at a macro level, the pressures are ... Read More
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Building a culture of innovation in your business

A culture of innovation and ideas-sharing could mean the difference between your business stagnating or ... Read More
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The importance of communications and hospitality technology

Mobile technology and online interaction with booking hotels and ordering food has been significant in ... Read More
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Why hybrid working is the essential key to long-term growth for businesses

In the initial stages of the pandemic, short-term continuity was the goal for many small ... Read More
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Why knowledge graphs are crucial to business

Graph data science is being used by organisations such as NASA to train machine learning ... Read More
Investing in uncertain times: How to choose the right investment

Investing in uncertain times: How to choose the right investment

Despite current volatility there’s never been a better time to invest, particularly in smart startups ... Read More
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Creating a robust, resilient digital infrastructure

Government at all levels must focus on continuous improvement of projects created at the height ... Read More
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Beating the great resignation – how flexible working can help retain staff

The global skills shortage is growing more severe, giving talented workers much more choice and ... Read More
Transforming government agencies with graph data platforms

Transforming government agencies with graph data platforms

Government agencies often struggle to uncover connections in a vast pool of data, but graph ... Read More
Smart places getting smarter

Smart places getting smarter

The concept of smart cities is evolving as the merging of physical and digital worlds ... Read More

E-commerce teams: The unseen keys to success

As brands rethink the role of the in-store experience, they must also recognise the role ... Read More
Technologies enabling smart factories to self-adapt

Technologies enabling smart factories to self-adapt

Tomorrow's factories will need to meet demands including personalisation, faster fulfilment and better sustainability - ... Read More
The accelerated rise of the metaverse

The accelerated rise of the metaverse

The metaverse has become a buzz word in recent months, but will it as be ... Read More
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Reshaping the future of HR with graph data platforms

Graph data platforms enable the kind of analysis that HR managers need in an era ... Read More
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Do we need anti-discrimination laws for racist robots?

The use of AI in our day-to-day lives presents many ethical dilemmas: it can’t always ... Read More
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Adapting the restaurant experience for the 2020s

How does technology intersect with perceptions and expectations around what a great guest experience in ... Read More
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Digital transformation at the heart of energy’s net zero ambitions

Net zero, evolving technologies and changing consumer awareness are driving new digital opportunities within the ... Read More
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Winning the war for talent in 2022

Skills shortages plus the Great Resignation have created a perfect storm for recruitment. How can ... Read More
How research technology is shaping the future of retail

How research technology is shaping the future of retail

Online shopping has surged since the Covid pandemic first hit Australian shores in 2020. When ... Read More
Driving retail success with graph data platforms

Driving retail success with graph data platforms

Graph data platforms, that store data in a web of linked nodes, are ideal for ... Read More
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Meeting expectations for a transparent value chain in the fashion industry

Pressure is growing on fashion brands to be more transparent about their products and be ... Read More
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6 trends for the changing workplace in 2022

From the 15-minute work-life model to Virtual Reality - a look at what's in store for ... Read More
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Resource planning needed for latest challenges

With fast changing food industry demands, alongside rising consumer pressure for transparency, being able to ... Read More
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5 agtech predictions for 2022

Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and digitisation is fuelling global demand for better sustainability, transparency, ... Read More
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4 top SMB trends for 2022

From time-stacking meetings to trust, here are four top trend predicted for SMBs this year ... Read More
Why your business should adopt open source

Why your business should adopt open source

Open source enables organisations to leverage the tried and tested work of a talent pool ... Read More
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5 “shopper first” trends for retailers to embrace

As retailers adapt to post-COVID changes and strive for transformational growth, they need to consider ... Read More
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Research industry predictions for 2022

In an industry that’s all about data, insights and understanding consumers and trends, what are ... Read More
Hitting the TVC sweet spot in the battle for attention

Hitting the TVC sweet spot in the battle for attention

The “attention economy” is building momentum as marketers look for more effective ways to engage ... Read More
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Digital marketing lessons for 2022

With a surge in the use of online retail, collaboration platforms, videoconferencing and streaming entertainment, ... Read More
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Why observability needs a seat at the boardroom table

To create a data-driven organisation, observability must be raised to a level of conversation that the C-Suite ... Read More
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Workplace tech predictions for 2022

After two years of disruption, businesses are having to adjust to meet the new demands ... Read More
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Anticipatory design – the next frontier of personalisation

Anticipatory design removes unnecessary choices and effort to creating delightful experiences that anticipate what users ... Read More
3 trends for the future of manufacturing

3 trends for the future of manufacturing

There are exciting opportunities ahead for businesses that invest in the right processes and technologies ... Read More
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Empower employees in the hybrid working era

With remote work here to stay, what will it take to design and create a ... Read More
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5 make or break rules for end-of-year sales

The pandemic has changed the retail landscape as we know it. Having an online and digital presence ... Read More
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Trends advertisers need to know for 2022

Content has taken on new meaning due to new blended ways of work and lifestyle ... Read More
Why companies need to revisit their business models in 2022

Why companies need to revisit their business models in 2022

While many businesses expected the worst of COVID to have passed them in 2020, this ... Read More
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Driving the future of Electric Vehicles

New, aggressive government targets for electric vehicles will accelerate the market and see a new ... Read More
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Fiercely competitive new normal driving tech adoption for manufacturers

While some manufacturers spent the past year of pandemic in a holding pattern, others accelerated ... Read More
Here’s what the future of click-and-collect looks like

Here’s what the future of click-and-collect looks like

With retailers rapidly scaling up click-and-collect offerings during pandemic lockdowns, a fascinating new trend has ... Read More
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2021’s biggest fintech trends – and what we’ll see in 2022

What's coming for FinTech in 2022? A look at the biggest trends ahead ... Read More
Evolving to meet conscious consumer expectations

Evolving to meet conscious consumer expectations

Food and drink supply chains must adapt and change to respond to today’s consumer expectations ... Read More
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The role of graph data platform in preventing cyberattacks

Cybercriminals hunt undetected relationships to exploit multiple small connections and circumvent security measures. By graphing ... Read More
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Key Tech Trends in 2022

After another year of immense volatility, a look into the crystal ball for the next ... Read More
Unlocking food with technology

Unlocking food with technology

Food transparency is increasingly being demanded by consumers. New technology is allowing the quality of ... Read More
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Meal delivery lockdown “sugar hit” no flash in the pan

Food delivery services have been on an upswing since lockdown measures were introduced. Technology such ... Read More
3 ways SMBs can benefit from tax technology

3 ways SMBs can benefit from tax technology

Managing taxes is challenging for SMBs, particularly when they operate across different markets. Sophisticated tax ... Read More
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How graph data technology helped expose the Pandora Papers leak

The use of data science revealed complex offshore transactions made across millions of documents in ... Read More
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Trust as table stakes

Trust has leapt to the top of every business agenda. As leaders navigate the uncertainty ... Read More
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Preparing your tech team for the holiday sales

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3 common mistakes companies make when adopting cloud

3 common mistakes companies make when adopting cloud

There are many mistakes that companies new to the cloud make when they begin looking ... Read More
What to know about the phenomenon that is data science

What to know about the phenomenon that is data science

The demand for data scientists today is already high with no signs of abating. PricewaterhouseCoopers ... Read More
International students: a gateway to Asia

International students: a gateway to Asia

Australia’s 620,000 international student population offers a massive opportunity for forward-thinking fintechs. There are major ... Read More
From startup to scaleup: how to navigate rapid growth

From startup to scaleup: how to navigate rapid growth

When you first start a business, your job is to breathe life into your idea ... Read More
The 4 pitfalls of cloud migration

The 4 pitfalls of cloud migration

We often find that moving to the cloud isn’t necessarily as easy as we would ... Read More
What to look for in a mentor

What to look for in a mentor

Having a mentor to bounce ideas off of and discuss the pain points you’re going ... Read More
How to grow an edtech business

How to grow an edtech business

Despite rapid growth in international education, financially managing a business that supports such a high ... Read More
6 steps to securing grant funding

6 steps to securing grant funding

Funding grants play a vital role in building the startup ecosystem. Beyond cash, the right ... Read More
blockchain cryptocurrency banking

Despite sensationalism and fear, blockchain is the real deal for businesses

While blockchain is gaining a bad reputation in certain quarters, a handful of banks are ... Read More
Tech-led reform should be keeping the Big Four bank bosses awake at night

Tech-led reform should be keeping the Big Four bank bosses awake at night

Australia's big four banks are under increasing scrutiny from regulators and customers, and risk falling ... Read More
Why more Australian founders need to demand a seat at the global table

Why more Australian founders need to demand a seat at the global table

Too few Australian startup founders are able to realise their global potential when they deserve ... Read More
We need "Data-as-a-service" standards

We need “Data-as-a-service” standards

Data-as-a-service (DaaS) has been around as a concept for a few years, but it’s still ... Read More
It’s time to hedge our bets – Diversifying our reliance on China

It’s time to hedge our bets – Diversifying our reliance on China

Chinese and Australian relations have hit troubled waters recently, spilling over into trade discussions between ... Read More
How to prepare your startup for growth

How to prepare your startup for growth

Riding a roller coaster isn’t dissimilar to creating a startup. The journey can be filled ... Read More
Five steps to scaling your sales team

Five steps to scaling your sales team

When a business moves into growth phase, one of the areas you need to scale ... Read More
Why innovation is key to maintaining our export market share

Why innovation is key to maintaining our export market share

Australia’s agricultural sector risks losing out to global competitors unless it understands its competitor isn’t ... Read More
Amazon: A digital wake-up call for retail

Amazon: A digital wake-up call for retail

Amazon’s entry into Australia should be a long overdue wake-up call for local retailers and ... Read More
Blockchain is ready for prime time despite its critics

Blockchain is ready for prime time despite its critics

Over the last few years the hype around Blockchain has been brought to the forefront ... Read More
Organisational culture and its impact on customer engagement and growth

Organisational culture and its impact on customer engagement and growth

Organisational culture is critical for a successful business and employee engagement is inextricably linked to ... Read More
How to hire tech talent as a non-technical founder

How to hire tech talent as a non-technical founder

Most founders will attest to the fact that hiring tech talent is challenging, and as ... Read More
AI and the cloud: Separating fact from fiction

AI and the cloud: Separating fact from fiction

From virtual assistants to chatbots and deep learning, AI is taking up increasing space in ... Read More
Technology helping international students integrate

Technology helping international students integrate

Generating over $30.9 billion for Australia every year, international students are Australia’s third largest export ... Read More
U-turn needed on skilled visas

U-turn needed on skilled visas

Australia needs to open the door to tech talent. The economy desperately needs this but ... Read More
The 6 top mistakes startups make when hiring tech talent

The 6 top mistakes startups make when hiring tech talent

The global war for tech talent still rages, and it can lead companies to panic ... Read More
Lessons learned from running an international accelerator program in Australia

Lessons learned from running an international accelerator program in Australia

Running Techstars Adelaide, the first accelerator for Techstars in Asia Pacific, has been an incredible ... Read More
AI

How can your business harness AI?

Artificial Intelligence makes headlines every day: alternately promising to save the world, or destroy it ... Read More
open source

Why Australian enterprises are embracing open source

More enterprises than ever before are relying on open source software. Two thirds of enterprises ... Read More
How to go from startup idea to execution

How to go from startup idea to execution

A lot of people are in the boat of “I have this great idea, I’ll ... Read More
How to put the 'M' back in 'SME'

How to put the ‘M’ back in ‘SME’

The 'start-up boom' might grab the headlines, but it masks the problem of a declining ... Read More
The 5 things you need in your leadership training

The 5 things you need in your leadership training

Leadership is often the difference between success and failure. But most of us initially learn ... Read More
What to know about raising capital

What to know about raising capital

How a startup can approach raising capital and find the right investors, avoiding the sharks ... Read More
Cloud applications and continuous business transformation

Cloud applications and continuous business transformation

Moving to the cloud should be about more than plugging in a solution. To realise ... Read More
The rise of AI: should we be scared or ecstatic?

The rise of AI: should we be scared or ecstatic?

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly said we need to be more concerned ... Read More
What I wish I had known as a first-time founder

What I wish I had known as a first-time founder

The entrepreneurial journey is not for the faint-hearted. In fact, 90 percent of startups fail ... Read More
Why the cloud isn't Colditz

Why the cloud isn’t Colditz

Being "in the cloud" can lull companies into a false sense of security. Cloud doesn't ... Read More
startup mistakes

5 avoidable mistakes startup founders make

We’ve all seen the grim statistics: more than 90 percent of startups fail. It’s widely ... Read More
agm

AGM engagement: using technology to connect

Australian super funds could soon be required to hold Annual General Meetings (AGMs) if the ... Read More
Yes, leadership isn’t rocket science… but who said rocket scientists make effective leaders?

Yes, leadership isn’t rocket science… but who said rocket scientists make effective leaders?

Leadership is a skill that everyone should learn. Saying “everyone is a leader” sounds like ... Read More
Chatbots: Opportunity and threat

Chatbots: Opportunity and threat

In the first six months after Facebook introduced a bot API for Messenger, around 34,000 chatbots were ... Read More
serverless

The rise of serverless architecture

Serverless architecture has become a buzzword, with more and more people using it. But should ... Read More

Game On: new video series

In this new web video series hosted by Ganemo, startup founders discuss the challenges along ... Read More
Video length: how long is too long?

Video length: how long is too long?

There’s a lot of debate about “how long is too long?” when it comes to ... Read More
courage

Courage and clicks

Cut-through needs courage. Media organisations and their readers don't want safe, generic content. They want ... Read More
Studies find CEOs more confident about cyber security than CIOs

Studies find CEOs more confident about cyber security than CIOs

Following an increasing number of high-profile breaches and ongoing pressure from governments and regulatory bodies, ... Read More
video

Power of video: rise of the viewers

When it comes to video, there are two types of people who visit your site ... Read More
Super disruption: "the ice cube on the tip of the iceberg"

Super disruption: “the ice cube on the tip of the iceberg”

Australia’s $2.3 trillion super industry has largely failed to innovate or connect with its millions ... Read More
Beware the adviser offering fundraising help to your start-up

Beware the adviser offering fundraising help to your start-up

Starting your own company is all the rage and that's to be celebrated, but here's a stern ... Read More
Entrepreneurial success is impossible without creativity: 'zig when others zag' and more tips

Entrepreneurial success is impossible without creativity: ‘zig when others zag’ and more tips

When it comes to building businesses, coming up with an idea is only half the ... Read More
Interview-as-a-service

Interview-as-a-service

When it comes to highly specialist technical roles, it can be hard for non-technical founders ... Read More
Steve Baxter saved his first start-up $700k by networking interstate

Steve Baxter saved his first start-up $700k by networking interstate

Networking is essential to help you and your business grow. It is not a process ... Read More
collaboration

Why collaboration holds the key to progress

The quickening pace of change has been a defining feature of the past ten years ... Read More

Video 2020: future trends

What are the next trends in video? A look at the evolution of business video ... Read More
Why the Australian startup system must foster a global mindset

Why the Australian startup system must foster a global mindset

One of the big advantages for Australia in maintaining a global outlook is its ability ... Read More
Why the Super industry is ripe for disruption

Why the Super industry is ripe for disruption

Engaging with millennials is the biggest challenge for the super industry. But apathy is high ... Read More
funding

What startups should ask themselves before going out to raise funding

Far too many startups approach their fundraising round in panic mode. They’re not ready, their ... Read More