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How better billing can boost performance and profits in uncertain times

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Automating billing can boost Australian businesses' profits, cash flow, and customer retention amid rising insolvencies and economic uncertainty.
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Asia Pacific manufacturers boost focus on cybersecurity threats

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Asia Pacific manufacturers rank cybersecurity as a top concern, second only to inflation, with 61% planning AI-based security within a year to tackle risks.
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Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.
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Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
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Australian companies see AI benefits but face data & skills gap

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Australian firms report 84% ROI growth from AI, yet face challenges in data quality, governance, and skills amid slower adoption than global peers.
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US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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US Prime Day online sales soared to USD $24.1bn, a 30.3% rise year-on-year, with mobile shopping driving over half of the revenue during the July event.
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Sage appoints Damon Scarr to lead APAC expansion & drive growth

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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supply chain
Sage appoints Damon Scarr as General Manager for Asia Pacific to drive growth and expand its AI-powered finance solutions across the region.
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Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.
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Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
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Australian consumers seek value as RBA holds rates steady

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps interest rates steady as consumers focus on value amid economic uncertainty, seeking discounts and prioritising essentials.
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Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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financial systems
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supply chain
Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.
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Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, 91% of Australian SMEs plan to prioritise non-capital spending over major investments in 2025-26.
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Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality's future

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Lightspeed's Asia-Pacific MD Nicole Buisson says AI and smarter tech are vital for Aussie hospitality to tackle inflation, labour costs and changing consumer habits.
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Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
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KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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KX and NVIDIA have launched the AI Banker Agent, an AI system designed to enhance real-time decision-making and client service in global trading markets.
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Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Ofload warns Australia's freight sector faces major disruption after refrigerated transport firm Don Watson Transport collapses, threatening supply chain stability.
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From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Five ways CFOs can drive growth and profitability

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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ai
In today's volatile economy, CFOs who embrace AI, continuous forecasting, and cross-functional leadership are key to driving growth and profitability.
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Vectra AI named leader in 2025 Gartner report for NDR sector

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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ai security
Vectra AI has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response, highlighting its prowess in cybersecurity innovation.
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Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges

Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.
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First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams

Thu, 15th May 2025
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First-party fraud now tops global cyberattacks, rising to 36% of cases in 2024, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Cybercrime Report.