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Boards fight against paralysis as Iran shock hits – but it ain’t easy
Shortages caused by the Iran war go beyond fuel. Away from the headlines, many companies are wondering how they are doing to handle supply shocks.
Ignoring bot traffic can be detrimental for business
As AI-orchestrated bot attacks take a heavy toll on their targets, Australian businesses need the capability to thwart bot attacks on their websites without driving away real people.
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by Kasada
Early decisions critical in avoiding mega-project blowouts
Mega infrastructure projects run over budget nine out of 10 times, according to Oxford University research into 16,000 projects led by Professor Bent Flyvbjerg, an expert in project management.
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by Akordi
The best of human insight blends with the power of technology
How our judging framework recognises Australia’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, highlighting the creativity, resilience and ambition of the business community.
AGL doubles down in e-mobility
After nearly two centuries in the energy game, the group is familiar with reinvention. But its attitude to innovation is changing.
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October 2025
This company’s AI bots talk to scammers so you don’t have to
It takes a lot to stand out in an increasingly crowded market, but Apate.ai’s co-founders think they have a globally significant company on their hands.
AI agents help transform patient care and processes
Minikai founders have developed digital advocates to ease the administrative burdens faced by the disability and aged care sector.
Australia’s culture of AI-powered innovation
This year’s entries show growing confidence in how organisations are embracing fresh thinking and experimentation.
Meet the man leading AI’s charge in the legal industry
Joseph Rayment established Automatise, the company behind litigation artificial intelligence program Cicero AI, to cut out dreary manual processes.
MYOB’s tap and pay tech for solo traders a game-changer
Australia’s first unicorn tech company has used its innovation “muscle memory” to give small business owners a better chance of survival.
Visual planning tool finds way to top in year when AI reigns
Lessons from the WA wheatbelt and Hollywood movie sets helped inspire 4D visual planning and communication platform SpaceDraft.
To the moon and back not enough for new mining explorer
If local exploration firm Fleet Space Technologies’ vision is realised, we will be mining rare minerals from asteroids in the not-too-distant future.
Social media monitoring tool helps schools track malicious content
Start-up zooms in on potential problems before they develop into serious mental health issues.
Butchers turn to bots to end the late-night data entry shift
Fresh food suppliers no longer have to work late into the night trying to transcribe garbled voicemails from chefs and restaurants.
How a crash test dummy for marketing can save advertisers money
Marketing analytics business Prophet builds digital clones that help companies show where they can get more bang for their buck.
Synertec brings greener electricity to the outback
This ASX-listed minnow supplies microgrid power systems that have introduced a new way of powering critical operations in remote areas.
This is how construction sites could become less noisy
SiteHive has invented a product that measures noise on a construction site with AI.
October 2024
BOSS Most Innovative Companies pave the road to Australia’s future
AI agents and virtual teams provide new ways to scale talent, adapt and collaborate. But Australian firms lag in linking technology investments to business goals.
This non-profit plays to the strengths of autistic young adults
Australian Spatial Analytics aims to find jobs for a group who are 10 times more likely to be unemployed than the national average.
Lawyers double check this AI tool’s answers
LawY, a function of LEAP Legal Software that allows users to query a legal database to carry out common tasks, uses an old-school way to ensure accuracy.
Marketers get ‘freedom to play’ using automated research tool
The marketing aid uses artificial intelligence to quickly ask customers what they think about new products and deliver the research results overnight.
This AI agent can spare you inconvenient meetings by deputising
Mindhive has developed AI-enhanced avatar software that allows users to create digital ‘twins’ of themselves to stand in when they are unavailable.
Why hydrogen is better than batteries for long-distance trucks
H2X is focusing the rollout of its hydrogen-powered trucks on Europe and Scandinavia where incentives and refuelling are better.
‘The cabin is the driver’s office’ for filters maker Ryco
Ryco’s fine-particle vehicle filters offer a medical-grade ‘face mask for your truck’ – a game changer for the health of commercial transport drivers.
AI greenhouses feed remote communities and educate children
Food Ladder installs AI greenhouses in remote communities to feed people and educate their children about the benefits of healthy fresh produce.
