With the ability to entertain, as well as keep people organised and connected, Amazon Alexa’s capabilities are ever-increasing as consumer appetite grows for AI-powered personal assistants. Amazon’s Alexa was the first encounter many consumers had with a virtual assistant that could hold a fluent conversation. Her friendly and no-nonsense persona quickly became a ubiquitous helping […]
Home security company Ring is staying true to its nimble start-up roots as it evolves beyond hardware into a video-first brand incorporating artificial intelligence and computer vision. When the founder of a small doorbell company rejected a modest investment offer on the business reality TV show Shark Tank back in 2013, few realised what a […]
Against a backdrop of burnout at the top level of business leadership, Livia Wang, founder of wellness brand incubator Wellness Adventures, discusses six major wellness trends set to shape 2025. Ice baths, saunas and vitamins might be all the rage in 2024, but as we head into 2025, newer wellness trends are set to emerge. […]
Artificial intelligence relies on vast amounts of energy. Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure management company, is leading the development of a global framework to employ the technology. Artificial intelligence tools, used in anything from emails to tornado warnings, are pervading every corner of the economy. Yet business leaders are cautious – one reason: Running […]
From artificial intelligence to geopolitical conflicts and falling interest rates, there is a wide range of issues on the minds of investors heading into the new year, according to Kurt Mayell of CMC Markets. Equity market investors have seen through a volatile ride this year, but 2025 could prove to be every bit as exciting, […]
When it comes to hosting unforgettable events, the right beverage is crucial to crown the occasion. Imagine a whisky so exceptional it redefines luxury. Glenfiddich’s Grande Couronne isn’t just a whisky; it’s a statement for those in the know. Aged for 26 years and finished in rare French Cognac casks, this single malt is the […]
Stephanie Werner is at the helm of consulting firm, Integris Group Services. Leading with a unique, values-based approach, and offering boutique services to her clients, she’s come to be a known problem-solver in the industry. So much so, that her clients simply say: Just call Steph. With a decades-long track record in governance and risk, […]
Private credit is emerging as a popular choice for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios and gain high and compelling yields without the volatility of equity and capital markets. As Australia’s population ages and a growing number of investors seek to preserve their capital and earn a sustainable return, interest has grown for private credit-managed […]
In an industry long dominated by men, Nina Nguyen has carved out her place as a game changer. As the founder of Pakko, a custom packaging manufacturer, she’s not just building a successful business, she’s helping to breathe new life into Australia’s struggling manufacturing sector, which for decades has been moving offshore in search of […]
In an era where online reputations can be tarnished with a single click, two Australian entrepreneurs, Ed Butcher and Ed Godfrey, provide SMEs with a simple solution to protect their digital reputation from malicious attacks through RepSpert. RepSpert’s low profile might seem either a deliberate strategy or an oversight for a company that specialises in […]