Finance stories
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
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Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.
Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts
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digital transformation
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Two-thirds of finance pros in the UK and US use AI daily to boost productivity, yet many struggle to measure its ROI effectively, says new Emburse report.
UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
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customer service
UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.
BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant for billing
2 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant that simplifies cloud billing management by enabling natural language queries and real-time reporting for enterprises.
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Durata expands leadership to drive growth in data centre sector
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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Durata expands senior leadership, adding three directors to boost growth in the global critical power and data centre sectors amid AI-driven demand surge.
Endava partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise growth
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Endava formalises its partnership with OpenAI, joining the Beta Services Partner Program to advance AI-driven business transformation globally.
ATO reporting changes from 1 Jan 2025: Streamlining Australian Local File process
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ato
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finance
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tax strategy
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.
CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
Last month
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
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cfo
Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.
Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff
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digital transformation
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cleantech
Virgin Atlantic launches 'AI Champion' apprenticeship for all staff, boosting AI skills across roles with support from education tech firm Cambridge Spark.
Why finance teams can’t afford to ignore shifting spend trends and artificial intelligence innovation
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As employee spending habits shift due to hybrid work, finance teams must leverage AI to modernise spend management and mitigate growing financial risks.
Oracle's cloud boosts efficiency for construction giants
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Oracle has revealed that major engineering firms including Black & Veatch and WSP Global are using its Fusion Cloud Applications to boost operational efficiency.
Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty
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encryption
Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.
AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.
Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security
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saas
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storage
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data protection
Kiteworks has unveiled its Private Data Network, designed to enhance security and compliance in sensitive data exchanges across digital channels.
DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.
Payhawk debuts revolutionary AI office for finance teams
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Payhawk has unveiled the AI Office of the CFO, a new suite of AI agents aimed at enhancing finance teams' efficiency by automating critical tasks.