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Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025
Utilities

Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025

A surge in insolvency risks is predicted for Australian firms in 2025, with failure rates rising 6% in late 2024 amid renewed financial pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Josef unveils AI pre-processing engine for legal sector
Artificial Intelligence

Josef unveils AI pre-processing engine for legal sector

Josef has unveiled a sophisticated document pre-processing engine for legal applications, promising enhanced AI accuracy through advanced chunking and context enrichment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows
Digital Transformation

Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows

Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2dx, a cutting-edge digital labour platform that integrates AI agents into business workflows for enhanced efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Salesforce debuts AgentExchange for digital labour market
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce debuts AgentExchange for digital labour market

Salesforce has launched AgentExchange, a marketplace for its Agentforce platform, engaging over 200 partners to enhance AI agent functionalities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Tokenisation could save asset managers over USD $135 billion
Blockchain

Tokenisation could save asset managers over USD $135 billion

Calastone has revealed that tokenisation could save the asset management sector over USD $135 billion, significantly enhancing efficiency in fund operations.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions
Customer Experience

Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business
Clean technologies

IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.

By Eva Skidmore • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Deputy unveils Pay Rate Builder to tackle wage compliance
Risk & Compliance

Deputy unveils Pay Rate Builder to tackle wage compliance

A new compliance law in Australia criminalises intentional wage theft, leading Deputy to unveil the Pay Rate Builder to help businesses enhance payroll operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials
Artificial Intelligence

Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials

Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Southern Cyber adopts Check Point's prevention strategy
Software-as-a-Service

Southern Cyber adopts Check Point's prevention strategy

Southern Cyber in Adelaide adopts Check Point's prevention-first strategy to enhance its cyber security measures, addressing growing digital threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Why women should pursue the road less travelled even if they don't herald from a tech discipline
Digital Transformation

IWD 2025: Why women should pursue the road less travelled even if they don't herald from a tech discipline

As Australia sees a slow rise in women within the tech workforce, leaders urge those without a tech background to embrace unconventional paths in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding

On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.

By Libby Ryan • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Spearheading technological innovation in complex industries
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Spearheading technological innovation in complex industries

On International Women's Day, female leaders are championing tech-driven solutions in healthcare, aiming to transform clinical trial participation worldwide.

By Charlotte Bradshaw • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency
Risk & Compliance

How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency

Finance teams are urged to enhance fraud detection and audit efficiency as businesses face increasing revenue losses and evolving tactics amidst economic pressures.

By Fabian Calle • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality
Cybersecurity

Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality

On International Women's Day, women in IT advocate for equality, emphasising mentorship and the importance of representation in a male-dominated industry.

By Zoe Smith • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Empowering female talent: Breaking down self-imposed barriers
International Women's Day

Empowering female talent: Breaking down self-imposed barriers

In the tech sector, women are vital innovators yet often underestimate their abilities, creating self-imposed barriers that hinder their progress.

By Ann Lawoko and Grace Walker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Australian businesses redefined under procurement reforms
Supply Chain

Australian businesses redefined under procurement reforms

The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance has welcomed new reforms defining an Australian business for procurement as one with over 50% Aussie ownership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Huawei Cloud unveils AI-native solutions for global growth
Digital Transformation

Huawei Cloud unveils AI-native solutions for global growth

Huawei Cloud has launched innovative services aimed at accelerating the transition to AI-native architectures, marking significant growth and industry leadership.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks
Ransomware

Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks

Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025