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Australian Stories

Australian tech wages rise as job growth & hours diverge

Australia's tech sector sees 4.4% job growth and rising wages, yet cities like Brisbane and Perth face hiring declines amid reduced working hours.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Small Business

SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?

Australian SMBs spend on average AUD $7,600 yearly on recruitment, yet only 6% rate their hiring process as excellent amid economic struggles.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Australian businesses urged to celebrate milestones for morale

Research shows 79% of Australian small businesses linking milestone celebrations with better performance, yet only 21% take time to mark achievements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Crypto

Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000

A Binance Australia survey reveals 27.4% of local investors expect Bitcoin to surpass USD $150,000 within six months amid rising optimism.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Risk & Compliance

Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3

US and UK finance leaders cut FX hedging to lowest levels since 2024 start, but most will increase cover if interest rates rise next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Robotics

The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories

As Asia Pacific factories adopt AI and IoT, cybersecurity becomes crucial amid rising ransomware, with 21% of global attacks targeting manufacturing.

By Inba Rathinam • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions

Almost all UK and Ireland CFOs work evenings or weekends, with 25% prioritising timely data access over inflation and cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Cartech

Why Kiwi investors can't afford to ignore the world beyond our shores

Kiwi investors face rising risks by focusing solely on local markets, as a 10% NZD drop boosts returns for those diversifying into global equities, especially US tech.

By Michael McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025

Partner Programmes

AI adoption rises as proposal teams fight economic pressures

Rising economic pressures drive UK, US and Australian proposal teams to adopt AI, boosting bid quality and revenue despite tougher market conditions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

EduTech

Forget future-proof. Be future-ready: How AI is empowering procurement to thrive amid disruption

AI is transforming procurement, shifting focus from 'future-proofing' to being future-ready by boosting agility and resilience amid global disruptions.

By Hany Mosbeh (Don) • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Hybrid & Remote Work

UK SME leaders prioritise resilience amid rising costs & budget doubts

UK SME leaders focus on resilience and workforce growth amid rising costs and low confidence in economic policies ahead of the Autumn Budget.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Supply Chain

Global volatility exposes intercompany risks in Asia Pacific

Global volatility is revealing key risks in Asia Pacific firms' finance operations, with fragmented intercompany processes causing cash and compliance issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Risk & Compliance

How business leaders can build resilience to capture growth opportunities

Business leaders can build resilience amid economic uncertainty by modernising finance operations, improving cash flow, and leveraging technology to capture growth opportunities.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Amazon

Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value

For the first time, Cyber Monday has surpassed Black Friday in UK online sales, reflecting shoppers' shift towards value-driven and personalised purchases amid inflation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Physical Security

Budget focuses on digital innovation & boosts food supply chain

Canada's 2025 Federal Budget prioritises digital innovation and food supply chain reform to boost productivity and combat rising consumer costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Agricultural Technology

NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline

NZ small businesses saw 1.9% sales growth year-on-year, but jobs fell 1.2%, with sectors like construction and hospitality facing ongoing challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Data Analytics

Air IT Group focuses on automation to drive SME technology growth

Air IT Group unveils a new automation-focused strategy and omnichannel platform to boost technology adoption and growth for UK SMEs facing economic pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025