October 2024

One in three leaders of large organisations have no external professional network Disconnected leaders could be costing organisations $15.5 million annually Telstra launches new cross-industry connection initiative New research by Telstra has found a lack of connection between senior business and public sector leaders could mean a missed opportunity of about $53 billion in revenue annually across large Australian organisations. Telstra’s Return on Connection report quantifies the value of human-to-human connection for leaders, their organisation and the industries they support, and found Australia has a major collaboration opportunity for leaders facing into big and complex challenges. Conducted by YouGov, the report’s survey of more than 1000 senior leaders across large businesses and public sector organisations found: 1 in 3 have no professional network of peers outside of their organisation. Organisations with highly connected leaders[1] saw revenue growth 5% higher on average compared to less connected organisations[2]. A growth gap of around $15.5 million in lost opportunity in the past year on average for large organisations surveyed with lower levels of connected leaders – or $53 billion across all large Australian businesses. Telstra Enterprise Chief Customer Officer, Peggy Renders, said the opportunity for Australian industry and government to better connect was enormous. “Connection is in our Telstra DNA, it’s what we do. Our networks connect Australia – and our incredible country to the world,” Ms Renders said. “But it’s people that give purpose to technology, and it’s the connection that our connectivity enables that we are so passionate about. We see the power of connection, in all forms, as vital in strengthening and evolving Australia, our businesses and our industries.” She said that Telstra’s research not only put a dollar value on leader-to-leader connection, it found better collaboration led to increased problem solving and innovation. “We asked Australian leaders about what’s […]

Kanyana Engineering has followed a policy of providing unique sheet metal services at its Greenfields, Western Australia manufacturing facility since its formation in 1997. Graham Dawe, Managing Director says, “We started this process with a 100 ton press capable of bending 6mm material when our competitors could only bend 3mm material.”  This policy is continuing and now the company has progressed from high tolerance plasma cutting to fibre laser cutting with a 15kW 1.5m x 3m Bystronic Bystar and the first Bystronic 20kW Penta laser with 2.5m x 6m bed in Western Australia. This machine can cut 50mm mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, giving the company the largest job shop capacity in the region. The capabilities of the company make it sought after for supplying civil, mining, industrial, construction and creative arts projects. The variety is huge and includes balustrades for the Kalbarri Skywalk which soars 100m above the Murchison River Gorge and mining refuge chambers which are designed to protect miners in an emergency. As part of its pursuit of excellence, Managing Director, Graham Dawe understood that software and the integration of the company’s systems was crucial to his plan. “I had experience from a previous computer business and wanted a fully integrated CAD/CAM and ERP system. With Lantek, this was all possible and we went for the full suite of Lantek Expert, Flex 3D and Integra straight away. “We can take DXF files and 3D models directly from the customer and use the system to nest parts, program the lasers and calculate a consistent and accurate price for the job, irrespective of who creates the quotation, always offering our best price in a matter of a few minutes.” Stock material is stored within the system as are remnants from previous jobs so the company knows what is […]

ADELAIDE – Cisgenics, a global leader in intelligent irrigation solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Smart Approved WaterMark certification for its flagship product, CisgenX. This recognition highlights CisgenX’s commitment to sustainability, precision, and efficiency in water management. CisgenX is transforming irrigation water requirements with a smart solution to provide the optimal amount of water for plants — which reduces water and energy costs. By utilising real-time data from Internet of Things sensors, the solution determines what the optimal requirements are to ensure efficient and effective water usage, contributing to healthier plants and sustainable landscapes. “CisgenX offers a solution that not only conserves water but also supports businesses in meeting their sustainability goals,” said Sam Rebera, Managing Director of Cisgenics. “This certification validates our efforts to revolutionise water management with precision and innovation.” Designed for ease of use, CisgenX’s technology is versatile and impactful, serving sectors such as agriculture, landscaping, sports fields, and urban green spaces. It reduces water consumption by 40% to 70% compared to traditional methods, making it a go-to solution for efficient water management. Cisgenics is dedicated to revolutionising the irrigation industry through innovative, AI-powered solutions that optimise water and energy use, promote sustainability, and ensure the health and longevity of green assets worldwide. With more than 45 years of experience, Cisgenics combines deep industry knowledge with the latest technological advancements to offer precision, efficiency, and sustainability in water management. cisgenics.com