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BlackLine launches Verity Prepare for governed finance AI
Data governance

BlackLine launches Verity Prepare for governed finance AI

Finance teams risk losing auditability as BlackLine's new tool lets autonomous agents handle reconciliations under tighter controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Australian banks cut business card rewards & perks
Westpac

Australian banks cut business card rewards & perks

Businesses using credit cards are losing insurance, longer grace periods and reward value as major lenders trim perks amid card reforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Today
MYOB widens AI BAS beta to Australian small employers
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB widens AI BAS beta to Australian small employers

The update adds payroll-linked compliance checks for an estimated 920,000 Australian small businesses as MYOB trials the tool with employers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
TechnologyOne pledges AUD $10,000 for Stars Foundation
Corporate social responsibility

TechnologyOne pledges AUD $10,000 for Stars Foundation

Regional fans will be urged to wear yellow as the WNBL's Townsville Tip Off backs education and wellbeing programmes for First Nations girls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Australia hiring gap leaves roles unfilled, revenue hit
Human Capital Management

Australia hiring gap leaves roles unfilled, revenue hit

Most Australian businesses are losing revenue as vacancies linger for 5.8 months on average, a survey has found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Probe Group wins ISO 42001 AI certification across brands
Data Protection

Probe Group wins ISO 42001 AI certification across brands

Clients in regulated sectors may benefit from lower AI compliance risk after Probe Group completed independent certification across all its brands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Wurth Australia taps Dematic for two-site automation
Customer Experience

Wurth Australia taps Dematic for two-site automation

Automation will speed up order fulfilment and improve accuracy for more than 56,000 Wurth Australia customers across two sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Zendesk launches specialised AI agents for commerce
Digital Transformation

Zendesk launches specialised AI agents for commerce

Australian retailers are set to benefit as Zendesk's new tools aim to settle orders, returns and refunds with fewer hand-offs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Openmarkets & Ondo eye tokenised finance in Australia
Fintech

Openmarkets & Ondo eye tokenised finance in Australia

Eligible Australian investors could soon gain access to tokenised products as Openmarkets and Ondo test new offerings within local regulations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Gartner flags three key tech trends for governments
Digital Transformation

Gartner flags three key tech trends for governments

Public sector leaders face mounting pressure to modernise as AI, cyber risks and tighter budgets reshape government services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian accountants face constant workload pressures
Digital Transformation

Australian accountants face constant workload pressures

A Dext survey of more than 400 practitioners shows 60 per cent of Australian accountants and bookkeepers say heavy workloads are a daily challenge.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Confluent: Data architecture gap impairing AI ambitions
Data Protection

Confluent: Data architecture gap impairing AI ambitions

Older systems may leave Australian firms unable to meet CDR demands, while modern data architecture is becoming crucial for real-time AI use.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australia innovation activity hits record high in 2023-24
Digital Transformation

Australia innovation activity hits record high in 2023-24

Business innovation has stalled in the latest two years, even as a new index puts Australia at a record high in 2023-24.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Why radar is becoming key layer in critical infrastructure protection
Surveillance

Why radar is becoming key layer in critical infrastructure protection

Fewer blind spots and false alarms are pushing operators to add radar to layered security at mines, ports and utilities.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
DingGo launches AI motor claims platform for insurers
Software-as-a-Service

DingGo launches AI motor claims platform for insurers

Insurers could cut motor claims leakage of up to 10% as DingGo's new AI tool plugs into existing systems to handle specialist workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Carsales launches Nexgate software for dealer teams
Software-as-a-Service

Carsales launches Nexgate software for dealer teams

Dealer groups could save time as the platform unites stock, pricing and buyer data, helping staff act faster on sales opportunities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australian firms lose customers to skilled role gaps
Digital Transformation

Australian firms lose customers to skilled role gaps

Customer service and revenue are taking a hit as Australian employers struggle to fill critical roles, a survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Clinibase named among Fast Company innovation winners
Software-as-a-Service

Clinibase named among Fast Company innovation winners

The honour highlights Clinibase's rapid scaling, as its clinical trial software and recruitment teams now use live data to cut delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Youi warns 3pm is peak danger time for Australian drivers
Insurance

Youi warns 3pm is peak danger time for Australian drivers

Almost one in four drivers had a road incident in the afternoon rush, as fatigue and congestion made 3pm the riskiest hour.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week