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How to build a standardised software development platform

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A GitLab study reveals 65% of Australian businesses are speeding up software delivery, but fragmentation in tools poses risks—standardisation is key to efficiency.
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Adobe unveils AI-powered contract insights in Acrobat AI

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Adobe has unveiled AI-driven features in Acrobat AI to simplify contract management, enabling quicker understanding and comparison for users worldwide.
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Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Flock Consulting has appointed Matt Hemens as Head of Sales, aiming to enhance growth and expand its reach in New Zealand and Australia.
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IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
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Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Verde Group executives praised Acumatica's innovative AI and ERP advancements at the recent summit, citing enhanced customer value and effective sector-specific solutions.
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Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.
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EC360 platform launches to revolutionise banking KYC

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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Encompass has unveiled its EC360 platform to revolutionise corporate client verification in banking, addressing outdated processes amid rising competition.
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BillingPlatform named leader in Forrester's Q1 2025 report

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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BillingPlatform has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q1 2025 report for Recurring Billing Solutions, scoring 5 out of 5 in 16 criteria.
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Lumify Work teams up with AI CERTs for new courses

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Lumify Work has partnered with AI CERTs to provide vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, aiming to enhance AI education.
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SAS named category leader in model risk management 2024

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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SAS has been named a category leader in Chartis Research's Model Risk Management Solutions 2024 report for the 11th consecutive year, showcasing its dominance in model governance.
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Shannon Harris appointed HP New Zealand Managing Director

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Shannon Harris has been appointed as Managing Director of HP New Zealand, bringing 25 years of tech experience to the role.
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AI's impact on education: benefits & challenges ahead

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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A new report by S&P Global Ratings highlights AI's transformative potential in education, urging investments to harness benefits while addressing ethical and funding challenges.
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Mainstream selects Datapay for payroll transformation in NZ

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Mainstream has chosen Datapay as its payroll provider to improve efficiency and compliance, signalling a shift from its outdated payroll system.
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Ásgeir Óskarsson appointed as BSV Association chief

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.
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Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.
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HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Aconso's latest research highlights that 72% of HR leaders are increasingly turning to AI and automation to tackle rising workloads while enhancing employee wellbeing.
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How to prevent brand erosion by your accounts team

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Effective accounts management not only collects debts but solidifies your brand's reputation, turning payment struggles into loyalty-building experiences.
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You'll soon be able to tell your lunch buddy what you earn; and other NZ employment law changes for 2025

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.
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Semperis achieves ARR milestone with USD $100 million mark

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Semperis has surpassed USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue, a remarkable feat achieved by fewer than 1 in 1,000 venture-backed software firms.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.