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Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model
Blockchain

Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model

New Zealand firm Orb360 is set to enter the Australian market, employing a unique model that pairs Kiwi accountants with counterparts in India.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Rampersand leads AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai
Artificial Intelligence

Rampersand leads AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai

Australian venture capital firm Rampersand leads a AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai to boost its US market expansion and transform restaurant operations with AI.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers
Human Capital Management

AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers

Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Global Stories

Accounting stories

iplicit secures GBP £25 million for UK market expansion
Software-as-a-Service

iplicit secures GBP £25 million for UK market expansion

iplicit, a cloud accounting platform for the UK mid-market, has secured GBP £25 million in funding from One Peak to fuel its growth and product development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Lessons from platform economies for accounting and advisory firms
Fintech

Lessons from platform economies for accounting and advisory firms

As the accounting and advisory sector transforms through technology, firms are harnessing insights from platform economies to boost efficiency and profitability.

By Baxter McConnell • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Surprising trends in AI job postings across Australia
Data Analytics

Surprising trends in AI job postings across Australia

A new analysis reveals that job postings mentioning Generative AI have tripled in Australia, highlighting varied adoption trends across sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025
Fintech

Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025

Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
Digital Transformation

Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Risk & Compliance

Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030

A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment
Data Analytics

Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment

Despite rising unemployment, Australia's finance and accounting job market stays strong, with 92% of businesses intending to sustain or boost permanent roles by year-end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
AI startups leveraging Oracle NetSuite for streamlined growth
Digital Transformation

AI startups leveraging Oracle NetSuite for streamlined growth

Top AI startups, including Anyscale, Clarifai, Cohere, and SymphonyAI, are using Oracle NetSuite to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance business insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first
Digital Transformation

Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first

As mid-size businesses gear up for digital transformation, prioritising the finance function may offer the most strategic opportunities for immediate gains.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms
Ransomware

Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms

Trustwave's latest report unveils a surge in ransomware and tech-based attacks on professional services firms, stressing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy
Fintech

Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy

Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Accounting stories

UK SMEs plan AI integration in finance & accounting
Artificial Intelligence

UK SMEs plan AI integration in finance & accounting

Over two-fifths of UK SMEs plan to adopt AI in finance and accounting, bluQube reports, with growing trust in AI spurred by its potential efficiencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
AI revolution transforming UK SMEs' finance operations
Artificial Intelligence

AI revolution transforming UK SMEs' finance operations

AI adoption is rapidly transforming finance operations in UK SMEs, with 44% planning to integrate AI into their accounting functions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Xero introduces AI tool JAX to boost accounting accuracy
Fintech

Xero introduces AI tool JAX to boost accounting accuracy

Xero has unveiled JAX, a new AI-powered smart business companion, at Xerocon London, promising enhanced accuracy in accounting tasks for small businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024