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Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
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Retailers name the cost of living crisis their biggest challenge in 2025, with 56% citing it as the main concern amid economic uncertainty, says Fluent Commerce.
Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
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A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
ATO reporting changes from 1 Jan 2025: Streamlining Australian Local File process
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From 1 Jan 2025, Australian CbCREs must use ATO's streamlined LCMSF V 4.0 for local file reporting, enhancing consistency and risk detection in tax compliance.
Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
2 days ago
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Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
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A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI’s business value despite its potential.
ERP success or ERP chaos: Why SMB manufacturers win or lose in implementation
2 days ago
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SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.
Ferrovial boosts efficiency & safety with DXC AI Workbench
2 days ago
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DXC Technology has launched its AI Workbench, aiding enterprises like Ferrovial to scale AI with secure, compliant, and customisable solutions across operations.
GoTo Connect AI Receptionist helps firms cut costs & grow
3 days ago
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Missed calls cost businesses lost revenue and higher expenses, but GoTo Connect's AI Receptionist offers 24/7 call handling, boosting efficiency and saving money.
Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits
3 days ago
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risk & compliance
Swimlane launches CAR Solution, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify compliance audits and boost collaboration between security and governance teams.
Diligent unveils AI tool to streamline risk management for firms
3 days ago
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Diligent launches AI Risk Essentials, an AI-driven tool to help organisations identify, benchmark and mitigate enterprise risks in under a week.
Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
3 days ago
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Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.
Titan of Tech - Jayme Fishman of Avalara
3 days ago
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risk & compliance
Jayme Fishman, Avalara’s President since 2020, leads a global team focused on AI-driven tax compliance and transforming e-invoicing worldwide.
FICO & dacadoo partner on life insurance risk assessment
3 days ago
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FICO and dacadoo partner to boost life insurance risk assessments using AI, aiming for personalised policies and faster underwriting for insurers globally.
Tariff uncertainty doesn’t have to stall your international sales
3 days ago
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Australian retailers urged to future-proof supply chains and embrace tech as US tariffs create uncertainty, with 66% prioritising global expansion despite rising costs.
IDeaS unveils Spotlight to boost hotel marketing with AI insights
3 days ago
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IDeaS has launched Spotlight, a new AI-driven hotel demand tool to help marketers target campaigns and optimise budgets amid rising costs.
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
3 days ago
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SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
3 days ago
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Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
3 days ago
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PUMA has implemented Workday’s HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.
New Zealand to launch national database for ovarian cancer care
4 days ago
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Te Aho o Te Kahu is creating a national chemotherapy database to boost ovarian cancer survival rates in New Zealand, following successful Scandinavian models.
ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
4 days ago
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Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.