Australian Stories

AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality

The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Agricultural Technology

DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights

Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Data Protection

Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns

The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Crypto

Revolut launches local EUR accounts for Australians

Revolut has unveiled local EUR accounts for Australian customers, streamlining payments and enhancing financial management for businesses and travellers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Software-as-a-Service

Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer

Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Why finance teams can't afford to ignore shifting spend trends and artificial intelligence innovation

As employee spending habits shift due to hybrid work, finance teams must leverage AI to modernise spend management and mitigate growing financial risks.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025

DevOps

Oracle's cloud boosts efficiency for construction giants

Oracle has revealed that major engineering firms including Black & Veatch and WSP Global are using its Fusion Cloud Applications to boost operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security

Kiteworks has unveiled its Private Data Network, designed to enhance security and compliance in sensitive data exchanges across digital channels.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025

Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

User-governed AI will help CFOs take the lead

A new wave of user-governed AI is emerging in finance, allowing CFOs to enhance oversight and control while streamlining processes and improving accuracy.

By Annexa • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Human Capital Management

AI investments struggle to deliver expected productivity boosts

A recent survey by Gartner indicates that only 37% of teams using traditional AI see productivity boosts, with generative AI trailing at 34%, sparking concerns among CFOs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025

Storage

Hitachi Vantara unveils AI-ready infrastructure for diverse sectors

Hitachi Vantara has launched the Hitachi iQ M Series, a modular AI-ready infrastructure solution promising to optimise costs and boost efficiency in AI workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Transformation

Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff

Virgin Atlantic launches 'AI Champion' apprenticeship for all staff, boosting AI skills across roles with support from education tech firm Cambridge Spark.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

EduTech

Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty

Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Payhawk debuts revolutionary AI office for finance teams

Payhawk has unveiled the AI Office of the CFO, a new suite of AI agents aimed at enhancing finance teams' efficiency by automating critical tasks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Data Analytics

Beyond Key wins national export excellence award in India

Beyond Key has clinched the National Export Excellence Award in India, acknowledging its significant contributions to global software exports and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Fintech

Fail fast, succeed faster: The CFO's take on marketing

Senior leaders in marketing are urged to embrace a fail-fast mentality, breaking down silos and proving marketing's impact on business, says a CFO expert.

By Greg Dos Santos • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025

Payment Technologies

ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies

ANNA Money has launched its new AI-powered tax solution +Taxes, targeting sole traders and limited companies, attracting hundreds of sign-ups in just two weeks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025