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NSW food and beverage companies savour Indian visit
First 5000 | October 1, 2018Ten NSW food and beverage companies are in India for a week-long, NSW Government-led, mission that will provide opportunities to export their world class produce into this major international market.
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New report ranks Australian software development on the world stage
First 5000 | September 30, 2018Pivotal Software, a cloud-native platform company, has announced its first Built to Adapt Benchmark report, charting the pace with which Australian firms and their competitors are adapting to digital change.
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Barossa Cellar project builds momentum
First 5000 | September 30, 2018Construction is well underway of a world-class cellar and function centre in Australia’s premier wine region to store and showcase almost 30,000 bottles of premium wine.
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Only 40% of tech professionals trust their firms’ AI deployments
First 5000 | September 30, 2018Despite heightened interest in enterprise deployment of artificial intelligence, only 40 per cent of respondents to ISACA’s second annual Digital Transformation Barometer express confidence that their organisations can accurately assess the security of systems based on AI and machine learning.
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Why leaders need ‘IceQ’
Paul Henderson | September 29, 2018Three attributes provide the foundation required for great leaders but the balance needed between the three elements can vary.
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Gilmour Space secures $19 million to launch hybrid rockets into space
First 5000 | September 29, 2018Small satellite customers could soon be booking rides on new Australian rockets, as top local VCs set their sights on the final frontier.
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Australian jobs grow but hours are in decline
First 5000 | September 29, 2018The number of filled jobs in Australia grew by 117,000 or 0.8 per cent in the June quarter 2018, while the number of hours worked decreased by 0.5 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms, according to new labour market insights released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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If you’re still selling solutions, you’re going to get crushed
Paul Henderson | September 28, 2018The technology industry is renowned for innovation, disruption and the fast pace of change. And yet, an old approach to sales lingers after almost 30 years. Fortunately, solution selling is in its twilight years. It’s dying. And so will any technology vendor that persists with solutions as its primary focus.
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Securing against food chain contamination
Rebecca Hoile | September 28, 2018Food contamination has been a regular feature in news headlines over the past fortnight.
The discovery of needles in strawberries and other fruit has been the main cause of concern, with incidents spreading across the country and overseas, but food security is a topic of wider concern. -
New apricot varieties look to revitalise production
Andrew Spence | September 28, 2018The largest release of new apricot varieties in Australia’s history has been launched in a bid to revitalise the declining industry.
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Embrace the tech trends of the future today
Andrew Tucker | September 27, 2018As technology continues to evolve, tomorrow’s business leader will look and perform very differently thanks to tools and applications involving artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation, to say nothing of the innovations to come.
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Business means cooperation as well as competition
First 5000 | September 27, 2018Modern business can be cut throat but embracing collaboration as well as competition can lead to sustainable success.
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Manuka plantation sets fresh direction for commercial forestry
First 5000 | September 27, 2018The first trees have been planted in a project seeking to spark a new wave of commercial activity at the birthplace of Australia’s forest industry.
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When resilience isn’t enough to fight burnout
First 5000 | September 26, 2018Employees are often advised to toughen up to prevent burnout – a special type of job stress characterised by exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy – but research shows the drivers of burnout are usually found in the work environment rather than in the individual failings of employees.
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Aussie retailers look forward to Christmas
First 5000 | September 26, 2018Australian retailers are backing online channels, including branded eCommerce sites, marketplaces and online sales events, as a growth driver for Christmas trading this year.