Latin America red tape overtakes tax as expansion hurdle
about 4 hours agoRegulatory and administrative hurdles are deterring Latin American expansion more than tax, with friction averaging 61 against 26 across eight markets.
Australian stories
Employment Hero tops AUD $400 million in annual revenue
The Australian software group stayed free cash flow positive as recurring revenue rose AUD $100 million in 12 months to exceed AUD $400 million.
SAS predicts 2027 AI boom will hinge on trust & value
As AI agents take on bigger tasks, firms will be pushed to prove they can control them safely and justify the spending.
Smartsheet adds Claude Sheets transfer in Australia
Australian users can now move AI-built trackers, budgets and plans from Claude into Smartsheet without re-entering data, preserving structure.
Exotic Bazaar invests AUD $2.35 million in Ballarat site
The Ballarat site will bring manufacturing, warehousing and online order fulfilment under one roof, while creating 18 jobs over three years.
Australian business conditions weaken as sector gap widens
Rising oil prices and higher borrowing costs are squeezing retail and housing-linked firms, while mining continues to hold up.
Australia consumer confidence drops as rate hikes bite
Households and retailers face extra strain after confidence fell 2.7% in November, with mortgage holders hit hardest ahead of Christmas shopping.
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.
Editor Interviews
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Ansarada expands AI capabilities to streamline deals with OS Bondi 3.0
OS Bondi 3.0 to cut due diligence time and give deal teams faster risk flags, while keeping sensitive transaction data within a governed secure environment.
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Annexa: NetSuite Next is a flick of a switch. Rewiring the CFO takes longer
NetSuite partner Annexa's Matthew Owens said the NetSuite Next upgrade is nearly effortless, but finance is slower putting AI agents to work.
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Exclusive: Adobe pushes for global AI creator protections
Creators could gain new protections from commercial AI style copying as Adobe lobbies regulators in several countries for clearer licensing rules.
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Smartsheet tackles execution drift in the age of AI agents
As AI agents speed up operations, firms are struggling to spot when day-to-day work drifts away from strategy and targets.
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Expert Opinions
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How tax authorities use AI to audit transfer pricing, and why your paperwork is now the risk
AI is exposing transfer pricing gaps in minutes, making inconsistent paperwork and outdated agreements the fastest route to an audit.
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The trust factor: why your blockchain infrastructure matters in the AI era
As AI decisions become harder to audit, firms are being pushed to prove data provenance and avoid scaling bad inputs across their operations.
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MYOB wins strategic partner award for bookkeeping AI
The recognition underlines growing demand for AI skills in bookkeeping, as MYOB and the institute train practitioners to support small businesses.
ID-Pal & ThirdEye launch AML partnership across markets
Banks and other regulated firms in three countries will be able to link onboarding checks with ongoing AML monitoring as fraud risks intensify.
Ancep raises USD $8.5 million to boost broker revenue
The London start-up says its software can help brokers profitably handle lower-value risks that are often turned away, after raising USD $8.5 million.
Points4Purpose expands loyalty platform for retailers
Merchants could see stronger repeat spending as the Australian platform lets shoppers earn cashback and donate it to charity at checkout.
Our Editorial Team
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Mara is a writer and editor from Manila with a background in the social sciences. Her work in writing and editorial has taken her across a range of subjects, and it's this variety that keeps her interested in what she does. Outside of work, she can usually be found with a book, planning her next trip or at the climbing gym.
Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
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Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
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Interviews Editor
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Interviews Editor
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Fortinet lifts full-year outlook after strong third quarter
Strong demand in security and AI helped lift third-quarter revenue 20% to USD $2.08 billion, prompting a higher full-year forecast.
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Peak Insight appoints new hires after revenue surge
The Melbourne-based Cisco partner is expanding sales and services as FY26 revenue jumped 67 per cent and bookings surged.
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8x8 reports record USD $188 million revenue on AI surge
Paid AI usage among customers jumped 232% from a year earlier as 8x8 booked record quarterly service revenue of USD $188 million.
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Kantata launches AI business intelligence for services
Professional services firms can now query their finance and delivery data in natural language, cutting delays that slow decisions on margins and staffing.
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