Accounting systems stories
One of the most basic and yet essential software items every business requires is the accounting system.
Available from a wide number of vendors, accounting systems help organisations keep track of their
expenses and income, with varying levels of sophistication going from simple General Ledgers right
through to mini-Enterprise Resource Planning solutions. Many accounting systems offer extensibility and
integration with add-ons, allowing the user to go from a standard setup to a customised software
environment more capable of handling various tasks related to or influenced by accounting data.
MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership
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MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.
Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay
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Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.
MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
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MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.
Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out
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A staggering 97% of executives feel unprepared for Google’s phase-out of third-party cookies, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities, reveals a new Optimizely survey.
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
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Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
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Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
UK business leaders stressed by rapid tech changes, study finds
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A BBD Perfect Storm Co/Labs survey reveals UK business leaders' anxiety over rapid tech evolution, with many admitting to stress and a fear of appearing outdated.
Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director
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Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.
Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
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New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.
UK finance leaders prioritise tech, AI to drive productivity
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The 2024 Yooz survey reveals that finance leaders globally are prioritising technology use, cash flow optimisation, and reducing overheads.
UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
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Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
API security gaps widen despite rising incidents, says survey
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A new survey by Traceable AI reveals that API security gaps are widening even as API-related incidents rise, with fewer organisations implementing dedicated protection.
Myths and misconceptions about cloud ERP debunked
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Unmask the myths of cloud ERP: not just a costly, unreliable, or complex system, but a scalable, secure solution boosting efficiency and growth for all businesses.
Survey reveals burnout crisis among Australian knowledge workers
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A UiPath-commissioned survey reveals 82% of Australian knowledge workers feel burnt out, with a third extremely so, citing heavy workloads and lack of AI tools as key stressors.
New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024
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SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.
Zyxel Networks' firewall solutions win top PUR survey accolade
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Zyxel Networks' firewall solutions have topped the latest Professional User Ratings survey by techconsult, winning Champion status for superior security, user-friendliness, and reliability among SMBs.
Less than half of UK firms use GenAI despite recognised benefits
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UiPath’s Global Knowledge Worker Survey reveals that only 47% of UK businesses are utilising GenAI tools. Meanwhile, 28% of workers are experiencing burnout, highlighting a need for better AI training and support.
AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds
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A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.
Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy
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Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.
Xero introduces AI tool JAX to boost accounting accuracy
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Xero has unveiled JAX, a new AI-powered smart business companion, at Xerocon London, promising enhanced accuracy in accounting tasks for small businesses.