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ANZ firms stay upbeat on AI despite governance fears
Data Protection

ANZ firms stay upbeat on AI despite governance fears

Governance gaps are prompting many ANZ businesses to tighten controls on AI suppliers, even as confidence in the technology stays high at 75 per cent.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh
Fintech

Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh

New deposit tools aim to cut transfer errors and speed up on-chain funding, as users can now move Coinbase holdings into Kraken without wallet addresses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
How poor watchlist data undermines sanctions screening accuracy
Fintech

How poor watchlist data undermines sanctions screening accuracy

Poor-quality sanctions lists can swamp compliance teams with false alerts while letting real matches slip through, raising regulatory risk.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last month
ERP will run your business. It won't manage your spend
Software-as-a-Service

ERP will run your business. It won't manage your spend

Businesses that stop at ERP risk leaving approvals, invoices and card spend manual, undermining the clean data the ledger needs.

By Phillip Vella • 5 min read • Last month
TNS appoints Michael Johnson to global payments role
Fintech

TNS appoints Michael Johnson to global payments role

Rising demand for secure transaction infrastructure has prompted TNS to hand its global payments unit to long-serving executive Michael Johnson.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
TNS appoints Michael Johnson to lead global payments
Fintech

TNS appoints Michael Johnson to lead global payments

The move comes as payments firms face rising demand for secure infrastructure and simpler transaction networks across multiple markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
QBE appoints Jamie Thompson to lead data centres push
Data centers

QBE appoints Jamie Thompson to lead data centres push

Rising demand for digital infrastructure is prompting insurers to rethink cover for power, cooling and outage risks at data centres.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Tech Data expands IBM distribution across Asia Pacific
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands IBM distribution across Asia Pacific

Partners across Asia Pacific will gain broader access to IBM products and support as Tech Data adds six markets to its regional network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals
Higher education

Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals

Institutional capital is pouring into the sector as student accommodation shortages and stable policy keep Australia at the centre of regional dealmaking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch

Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Last month
Cowbell appoints Ellen Brookes as Claims Specialist
Customer Experience

Cowbell appoints Ellen Brookes as Claims Specialist

Specialist cyber claims support in Australia is being expanded as the insurer deepens local service amid rising incident-response demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
ClubManager launches New Zealand platform for clubs
Software-as-a-Service

ClubManager launches New Zealand platform for clubs

Independent clubs in New Zealand can now access local support as ClubManager targets operators seeking tighter admin and higher member retention.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
AI search answers vary widely across major platforms
Software-as-a-Service

AI search answers vary widely across major platforms

A New Zealand study found users can get markedly different brand recommendations from ChatGPT, Google AI Mode and Microsoft Copilot.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Accenture Song finds Kiwi brands still failing promises
Digital Transformation

Accenture Song finds Kiwi brands still failing promises

A new survey suggests customer frustration is nudging more New Zealand shoppers towards AI tools, even as brands struggle to rebuild trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
OwlTing says stablecoins & cards can coexist at checkout
Crypto

OwlTing says stablecoins & cards can coexist at checkout

Visa's stablecoin push highlights a payments split that could keep card networks central even as digital tokens gain ground in settlements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Employees turn to AI for workplace advice in disputes
Digital Transformation

Employees turn to AI for workplace advice in disputes

Rising AI use is reshaping Australian workplace disputes, with lodgements up 40% and more employees checking their rights before speaking to bosses.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Account Executive pay spans vast range in Australia
Human Capital Management

Account Executive pay spans vast range in Australia

Candidates can face pay gaps of more than GBP £100,000 for the same title, with Sydney roles paid 17% more than Melbourne ones.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Digital Transformation

AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer

Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.

By Donovan Jackson • 7 min read • Last month
Thunes adds EURC prefunding for euro treasury flows
Fintech

Thunes adds EURC prefunding for euro treasury flows

Businesses using Thunes can now prefund euro transfers around the clock with EURC, easing treasury management when banks are closed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month