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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 • Yesterday
CrowdStrike expands QuiltWorks to smaller businesses
Data Protection

CrowdStrike expands QuiltWorks to smaller businesses

Smaller firms will gain access to CrowdStrike's AI-era cyber risk tools through new channel partners as threats accelerate and in-house defences lag.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July
Malware

Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July

Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July, while organisations worldwide also faced 16% more cyber attacks year on year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

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Reach Studios launches AI retail event in Sheffield
Digital Transformation

Reach Studios launches AI retail event in Sheffield

Free invitation-only access will let northern merchants hear from Google Cloud and Trustpilot on how AI is reshaping online sales in Sheffield.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
UK AI minister urged to prioritise skills & adoption
Data Protection

UK AI minister urged to prioritise skills & adoption

Britain could miss the bigger economic prize if ministers focus on AI start-ups rather than skills, adoption and productivity gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Owner-managed firms warned on finance director gap at exit
Small Business

Owner-managed firms warned on finance director gap at exit

Smaller founder-led businesses may lose bargaining power in sales if they lack a finance chief to satisfy buyer scrutiny over reporting and succession.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Proofpoint warns of myGov & invoice scams in Australia
Multi-factor authentication

Proofpoint warns of myGov & invoice scams in Australia

Australians lost AUD $2.18 billion to scams in 2025 as fake myGov logins and bogus invoices exploit tax-season urgency, Proofpoint said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Consistent launches KAVACH USB 3.0 external SSD in India
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches KAVACH USB 3.0 external SSD in India

The portable drive targets professionals, students and creators in India as demand rises for faster backup and file transfer options.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Myob links small business data to Claude & ChatGPT
Software-as-a-Service

Myob links small business data to Claude & ChatGPT

Australian small businesses will be able to query MYOB financial data in Claude and ChatGPT, including overdue invoices and profit figures.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick
Software-as-a-Service

Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick

Merchants on Maverick's platform can now contest disputes faster as Findustry AI's Chargeback Agent automates evidence gathering and submissions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
LoanPro makes Inc. 5000 list for fifth time in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

LoanPro makes Inc. 5000 list for fifth time in 2026

Its lending software has helped customers scale loan volumes without adding staff, underpinning 92 per cent revenue growth over three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Square expands credit card & adds Bill Pay feature
Fintech

Square expands credit card & adds Bill Pay feature

Small businesses can now use Square Credit Card to cover vendor bills, with 3% cash back on Bill Pay transactions and broader access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
eCapital UK appoints Camilla Woodrow as Head of HR
Human Capital Management

eCapital UK appoints Camilla Woodrow as Head of HR

Growing demand for larger funding lines has prompted eCapital UK to strengthen its people strategy with a senior HR hire.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software

Mid-market finance teams can now query company data in plain English as Intuit rolls out AI tools that automate close, reporting and payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Xero launches US payroll service via Gusto integration
Software-as-a-Service

Xero launches US payroll service via Gusto integration

The service lets small US businesses run pay, accounting and payments in one system, cutting admin and missed-payroll risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Dell study finds UK SME AI front-runners save more time
Manufacturing

Dell study finds UK SME AI front-runners save more time

A small group of UK SMEs are reporting far bigger productivity gains from AI, with front-runners saving more than 280 hours a year per employee.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Verifone brings biometric payment devices to Australia
Data Protection

Verifone brings biometric payment devices to Australia

Australian shoppers will soon be able to verify payments with a face or palm as merchants trial optional biometrics alongside cards, phones and PINs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms
Artificial Intelligence

Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms

Many Australian small business owners cannot tell if they made a profit, prompting Xero to offer free mentoring and lessons.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week