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Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future
Data Protection

Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future

Irish fintechs are helping finance chiefs cut costs, speed up funding decisions and ease compliance across capital, accounting and payments.

By Tiarnan McCaughan • 4 min read • Last month
Outer Hebrides cyber firm wins Scotland tech award
Supply Chain

Outer Hebrides cyber firm wins Scotland tech award

The award puts a remote island cyber specialist in the national spotlight as firms seek more help against rising attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
YASH named Major Contender in Everest digital workplace
Digital Transformation

YASH named Major Contender in Everest digital workplace

Mid-market buyers are increasingly favouring flexible workplace deals as YASH earns recognition for scalable cloud and security services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Southeast Asian tech founders visit New Zealand for exchange
Robotics

Southeast Asian tech founders visit New Zealand for exchange

The exchange aims to help New Zealand firms tap Southeast Asia's fast-growing digital economy while giving founders a route into new markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades
Software-as-a-Service

Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades

The rollout spans thousands of trade firms, promising quicker fixes and new AI tools to cut paperwork, disputes and admin costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
OWC to showcase Thunderbolt 5 storage at Computex
Data centers

OWC to showcase Thunderbolt 5 storage at Computex

Professionals at Computex will see Thunderbolt 5 storage, docks and software from OWC as it targets demanding Mac and PC workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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Small Business (SMB) stories

Xero launches AI bootcamp for Kiwi small businesses
Data Protection

Xero launches AI bootcamp for Kiwi small businesses

Privacy worries and mistrust are slowing AI uptake among Kiwi small firms, despite 61% already using the technology, Xero says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last month
Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments
Fintech

Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments

The tie-up could widen card acceptance and lower fraud risks for overseas shoppers and Chinese merchants as JD.com expands abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Australian SMEs absorb rising fuel costs, MYOB says
Data Analytics

Australian SMEs absorb rising fuel costs, MYOB says

Fuel now tops cost pressures for Australian SMEs, but most are still swallowing the rise rather than passing it on to customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Cowbell appoints Gerry Power as general manager Australia
Ransomware

Cowbell appoints Gerry Power as general manager Australia

As cyber claims rise and broker demand grows, the insurer is deepening its Australian push with a newly created local leadership role.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain
Digital Transformation

Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain

Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
Young Canadians drive faster cashback use on Chexy
Fintech

Young Canadians drive faster cashback use on Chexy

Cashback spending on Chexy is rising fastest among Canadians under 40, highlighting a shift towards immediate rewards on bills, rent and taxes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
UK shoppers wary of AI product images, survey finds
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers wary of AI product images, survey finds

Trust in online retail is at risk, with 72% of UK shoppers worried AI-generated product recommendations could mislead them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Sturgis Bank partners MANTL for faster account opening
Fintech

Sturgis Bank partners MANTL for faster account opening

Customers will be able to open accounts in minutes as the Michigan lender automates more than 85% of application decisions across channels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Amazon June Prime Day set for record USD $27.6 billion
eCommerce

Amazon June Prime Day set for record USD $27.6 billion

A June timing shift and stronger competition in Britain may temper gains, even as the event is tipped to deliver USD $27.6 billion in US sales.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Consistent launches 3MP Wi-Fi video doorbell in India
Data Protection

Consistent launches 3MP Wi-Fi video doorbell in India

Households and offices can now monitor visitors remotely as the new device adds app alerts, night vision and weather protection to Consistent's range.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Last month
MYOB says budget backs SMEs with tax & fuel relief
Agricultural Technology

MYOB says budget backs SMEs with tax & fuel relief

Many smaller firms may delay hiring and investment unless the budget measures ease costs and restore confidence, MYOB says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Aramex urges NZ firms to rethink parcel returns plans
Customer Experience

Aramex urges NZ firms to rethink parcel returns plans

NZ businesses may face more costly and less convenient parcel returns as NZ Post withdraws services from 142 urban partner stores.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month