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Radiology's opportunities start with understanding data
Artificial Intelligence

Radiology's opportunities start with understanding data

Radiology growth in Australia and New Zealand demands integrated data solutions like Arkturus to overcome fragmented systems and boost care efficiency.

By Dan Hunt • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026
Network Infrastructure

Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026

Snowflake will launch a local cloud instance on AWS's New Zealand region by early 2026, enabling onshore data storage and enhancing compliance with local data rules.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Heidi raises USD $65 million to expand AI tool for clinicians
Artificial Intelligence

Heidi raises USD $65 million to expand AI tool for clinicians

Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025
Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups
Robotics

Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups

Nebius launches global awards with USD $100,000 in AI Cloud credits for startups advancing robotics and physical AI across Asia, Europe and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Elemental Concept names Chris Mitchell to lead APAC expansion
Digital Transformation

Elemental Concept names Chris Mitchell to lead APAC expansion

Elemental Concept has appointed Chris Mitchell as Managing Director APAC to drive its expansion and digital transformation services across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Mature AI adopters see higher ROI as firms invest USD $5.4m yearly
Digital Transformation

Mature AI adopters see higher ROI as firms invest USD $5.4m yearly

Enterprises investing USD $5.4m yearly in AI see higher ROI when mature adopters focus on secure, well-governed information management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
AI boosts UK dental practice revenues by GBP £9 million & cuts missed calls
Customer Relationship Management

AI boosts UK dental practice revenues by GBP £9 million & cuts missed calls

AI receptionist boosts revenues by GBP £9 million and cuts missed calls across 65 UK dental practices, improving patient access and staff efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
AI transforms cell & gene therapy manufacturing with real-time insights
Data Analytics

AI transforms cell & gene therapy manufacturing with real-time insights

AI-driven real-time monitoring in cell and gene therapy manufacturing cuts costs, improves quality, and speeds patient access to advanced treatments globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day
Data Protection

Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day

Quantum computing's rise promises breakthroughs but threatens current encryption, urging urgent adoption of post-quantum security by businesses worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Exclusive: Should AI in healthcare be paused until its decisions can be explained?
Data Privacy

Exclusive: Should AI in healthcare be paused until its decisions can be explained?

AI is reshaping healthcare, easing tasks and improving diagnostics, but experts urge cautious, ethical adoption with human oversight amid data and legal challenges.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Workday & Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain & finance data
Data Analytics

Workday & Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain & finance data

Workday and Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain, finance, and workforce data with AI, enabling faster, smarter organisational decision-making amid disruption.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis
Digital Transformation

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million value to firms
Storage

VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million value to firms

Enterprises using Hitachi Vantara's VSP One reported a 285% ROI and USD $1.1 million value, with benefits realised in just seven months, says Forrester.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
HCLTech joins Microsoft AI Inner Circle, cementing top partner status
Semiconductors

HCLTech joins Microsoft AI Inner Circle, cementing top partner status

HCLTech has joined Microsoft's AI Business Solutions Inner Circle for 2025/26, placing it in the top 1% of global Microsoft partners driving AI innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
AlethianAI unveils platform to help providers amid USD $5bn cuts
Artificial Intelligence

AlethianAI unveils platform to help providers amid USD $5bn cuts

AlethianAI launches an AI platform to help Washington State healthcare providers automate workflows amid USD $5bn Medicaid funding cuts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Indonesia, China & ITA launch AI centre to boost key sectors
Agricultural Technology

Indonesia, China & ITA launch AI centre to boost key sectors

Indonesia partners with China's Tsinghua University and ITA to launch an AI centre, boosting education, healthcare, and agriculture to support digital growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Prosper AI raises USD $5m to automate US healthcare admin tasks
Artificial Intelligence

Prosper AI raises USD $5m to automate US healthcare admin tasks

Prosper AI has raised USD $5m to develop voice AI automating US healthcare admin tasks, aiming to cut costs and improve efficiency across hospitals and medical practices.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
AI adoption in healthcare surges but exposes critical risks
Physical Security

AI adoption in healthcare surges but exposes critical risks

AI use in healthcare is booming, with the market set to hit USD $187bn by 2030, but experts warn of risks from data bias, errors, and weak governance frameworks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025