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Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows
Digital Transformation

Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows

Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2dx, a cutting-edge digital labour platform that integrates AI agents into business workflows for enhanced efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors
Internet of Things

AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors

AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Peptide APIs drive growth in targeted therapy market
Health Technologies

Peptide APIs drive growth in targeted therapy market

The peptide Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient market is poised for significant growth, driven by demand for targeted therapies and advances in synthesis technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
AI in healthcare set to revolutionise the industry by 2032
Generative AI

AI in healthcare set to revolutionise the industry by 2032

The healthcare sector is on the brink of transformation as experts predict the AI market could reach USD $17.2 billion by 2032, revolutionising patient care.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Iktos & Cube Biotech partner to tackle metabolic disorders
Generative AI

Iktos & Cube Biotech partner to tackle metabolic disorders

Iktos and Cube Biotech have partnered to leverage AI-driven drug discovery and advanced protein technology, targeting the Amylin Receptor for cardiometabolic disorders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis
Health Technologies

Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Gamified healthcare apps market set to hit USD $31 billion
Artificial Intelligence

Gamified healthcare apps market set to hit USD $31 billion

The gamified healthcare app market is predicted to soar to USD $31 billion by 2034, bolstered by rising chronic disease incidences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

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Abbott launches tiny Libre 3 Plus diabetes monitor
Health Technologies

Abbott launches tiny Libre 3 Plus diabetes monitor

Australian people with type 1 diabetes can now choose a smaller sensor that reduces finger-prick checks and links to an insulin pump.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Zoom Health urges overhaul of New Zealand pharmacy funding
Health Technologies

Zoom Health urges overhaul of New Zealand pharmacy funding

Zoom Health is urging an overhaul of New Zealand's pharmacy funding as 12‑month prescriptions loom, warning closures and care gaps will grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region
Data Analytics

New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region

New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Sol launches menopause app to support women & workplaces in Asia
Health Technologies

Sol launches menopause app to support women & workplaces in Asia

Sol Menopause launches its app in Asia, offering medically reviewed support to women and employers for menopause health and inclusive workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose via Apple Watch
Wearables

Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose via Apple Watch

Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose levels and receive alerts directly on their Apple Watch through new Dexcom G7 integration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How Dexcom's diabetes technology is changing glucose management
Health Technologies

Exclusive: How Dexcom's diabetes technology is changing glucose management

Dexcom's latest innovation, the ONE+, is set to transform diabetes management in Australia by offering real-time glucose monitoring and alerts for Type 2 diabetes.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
AI diagnostics reshaping healthcare through accuracy & speed
Health Technologies

AI diagnostics reshaping healthcare through accuracy & speed

AI diagnostics is transforming healthcare by enhancing accuracy, speeding up disease detection, and reducing errors across lab tests, imaging, and genomics.

By Kevin Cramer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Dexcom ONE+ glucose system launches for Type 2 diabetes
Health Technologies

Dexcom ONE+ glucose system launches for Type 2 diabetes

Dexcom has launched its Dexcom ONE+ continuous glucose monitoring system in Australia, enhancing glucose management for those with Type 2 diabetes.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
New features added to my health app for holiday travel
Health Technologies

New features added to my health app for holiday travel

Australians travelling this holiday season can now manage their health with new features on the my health app, enhancing access to vital information.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Guarding against ransomware in the midgame
Malware

Guarding against ransomware in the midgame

Ransomware tactics have evolved significantly, prompting Australian organisations to focus on midgame detection to counteract increasing cyber threats.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024