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SiteHive adds weather monitoring to environmental platform
Software-as-a-Service

SiteHive adds weather monitoring to environmental platform

Construction teams can now link weather and environmental readings in one system, helping them cut delays and improve compliance on site.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago
SBS launches AI foundation for banks on existing systems
Software-as-a-Service

SBS launches AI foundation for banks on existing systems

The rollout could help more than 1,500 institutions use generative AI on trusted in-house data without disrupting core banking operations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Conexus Venture Capital backs JUDI.AI growth round
Digital Transformation

Conexus Venture Capital backs JUDI.AI growth round

Borrowers could get small business loan decisions in minutes as new capital supports JUDI.AI's North American expansion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
QBE names Patrick Karlowski & Florence Chan in Asia
Data Analytics

QBE names Patrick Karlowski & Florence Chan in Asia

The insurer is bolstering its Asia management as it pushes harder into data, automation and AI to improve underwriting and customer service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Trintech launches AI agents for finance close & variance
Software-as-a-Service

Trintech launches AI agents for finance close & variance

The new tools aim to cut manual close work and speed up budget reviews, while keeping finance teams in control of AI-driven outputs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader
Software-as-a-Service

Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader

The recognition underscores rising demand for invoice tools that can meet tighter e-invoicing rules, cut fraud risk and support AI oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Allianz tops AI adoption ranking as insurer hiring rises
Digital Transformation

Allianz tops AI adoption ranking as insurer hiring rises

Insurers are increasing AI hiring even as headcount falls, with Allianz overtaking AXA to top Evident's annual ranking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Wagepoint & Xero boost Canadian payroll integration
Software-as-a-Service

Wagepoint & Xero boost Canadian payroll integration

The new link should cut manual reconciliation and give smaller firms a clearer view of cash flow as costs and admin pressures mount.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge
Digital Transformation

Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge

Recent breaches have exposed how weak vendor oversight is leaving schools and businesses more vulnerable to supply chain attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge
Digital Transformation

Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge

Amazon will invest USD $48 billion in India by 2030, expanding AI, cloud and logistics infrastructure while increasing jobs and exports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years
Data Protection

Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years

Canadians could soon gain stronger control over federal records as Ottawa weighs binding powers for the Privacy Commissioner and rules for AI decisions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last month
Avetta widens Australian supplier search with AI tool
Software-as-a-Service

Avetta widens Australian supplier search with AI tool

Australian buyers can now find nearby, compliant suppliers faster as Avetta adds AI search and richer benchmarking to its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Willis report says cyber cover meets most breach losses
Ransomware

Willis report says cyber cover meets most breach losses

Ransomware losses and third-party risks are testing policy limits as Willis data show most breach costs are still covered.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Poor support at embedded finance providers hurts growth
Digital Transformation

Poor support at embedded finance providers hurts growth

Poor provider support is costing firms revenue and slowing overseas expansion as embedded finance adoption gathers pace across Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australian firms shift core functions to offshore GCCs
Data Analytics

Australian firms shift core functions to offshore GCCs

Skills shortages and higher costs are pushing Australian companies to use offshore centres for HR, payroll, finance and technology.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Alchelyst & Allfunds Blockchain launch private markets API
Fintech

Alchelyst & Allfunds Blockchain launch private markets API

The new link should cut errors and speed up private markets order handling as managers face heavier investor volumes and tighter service demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Unleashed launches tools for small Australian manufacturers
Software-as-a-Service

Unleashed launches tools for small Australian manufacturers

Small manufacturers could gain a cheaper route to digitising sales, marketing and warehousing as Unleashed targets firms with up to 20 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month