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Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth
Digital Transformation

Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth

Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality's future
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality's future

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.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
Supply Chain

Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries

Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading
Data Analytics

KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Five ways CFOs can drive growth and profitability
Data governance

From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Five ways CFOs can drive growth and profitability

In today's volatile economy, CFOs who embrace AI, continuous forecasting, and cross-functional leadership are key to driving growth and profitability.

By Meredith Rowan • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Vectra AI named leader in 2025 Gartner report for NDR sector
Cloud Security

Vectra AI named leader in 2025 Gartner report for NDR sector

Vectra AI has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response, highlighting its prowess in cybersecurity innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams
Phishing

First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs
Customer Experience

Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs

Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, 91% of Australian SMEs plan to prioritise non-capital spending over major investments in 2025-26.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
UK credit card balances rise to GBP £1,875, payments fall
Inflation

UK credit card balances rise to GBP £1,875, payments fall

UK credit card balances rose to an average of GBP £1,875 in April 2025 as payments dropped to 33.98%, highlighting ongoing household financial strain.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025
Smart Cuts, Not Deep Cuts: Why flexible workspaces are the office solution for tough economic times
Real estate

Smart Cuts, Not Deep Cuts: Why flexible workspaces are the office solution for tough economic times

As pressure mounts on New Zealand firms, flexible workspaces could slash office costs by more than half while preserving collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains

Optimism among New Zealand firms hits a peak since 2021, as 45% anticipate growth, boosted by AI-driven productivity and rising customer demand in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Father's Day spending to hit GBP £1.12 billion despite fewer shoppers
Artificial Intelligence

Father's Day spending to hit GBP £1.12 billion despite fewer shoppers

Despite fewer shoppers marking Father's Day, UK spending on gifts is set to reach GBP £1.12 billion in 2025, driven by inflation and rising prices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Electronics manufacturers see 23% fall in sales & profit margins
Small Business

Electronics manufacturers see 23% fall in sales & profit margins

UK electronics manufacturers saw sales revenue and profit margins drop 23% in Q1 2025, despite a 30% overall rise in sales across other UK manufacturers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
UK tech sector optimistic on AI but calls for stronger support
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech sector optimistic on AI but calls for stronger support

Eighty-eight percent of UK tech firms use AI and remain optimistic, yet 78% call for stronger government support to bridge talent and funding gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down
Supply Chain

Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down

Ofload warns Australia's freight sector faces major disruption after refrigerated transport firm Don Watson Transport collapses, threatening supply chain stability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Bitcoin breaks the rules - but that might just be the point
Crypto

Bitcoin breaks the rules - but that might just be the point

Bitcoin defies traditional market rules, hitting new highs as investors embrace it for risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
Clean technologies

Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges

Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Is it getting cheaper to build a house?
Housing

Is it getting cheaper to build a house?

Falling section prices are making new builds slightly more affordable, even as construction costs keep rising faster than inflation.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025