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AI to Transform Procurement via Data and Security Leads
Data Protection

AI to Transform Procurement via Data and Security Leads

AI is set to transform procurement by 2026, making data governance, security and human-machine collaboration central to buying decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 8 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Non-profits plan AI push but lag on back-office reform
DevOps

Non-profits plan AI push but lag on back-office reform

Non-profits rush to embed AI in strategy, but new research shows manual workflows and fragmented systems threaten to blunt the benefits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Airwallex raises USD $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco
Digital Transformation

Airwallex raises USD $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco

Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Zoho debuts unified spend & AI-driven billing tools
Data Protection

Zoho debuts unified spend & AI-driven billing tools

Zoho launches unified spend management and AI-driven billing tools, aiming to give large enterprises tighter control over finances.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP
DevOps

Sage named leader in IDC ranking for AI PSA & ERP

Sage has been named a leader in IDC's 2025-2026 global ranking of AI-enabled professional services automation and ERP applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
PayTrace & TreviPay offer net-terms & invoicing for B2B
Enterprise Resource Planning

PayTrace & TreviPay offer net-terms & invoicing for B2B

PayTrace partners with TreviPay to offer 30-day net-terms financing and integrated invoicing, enhancing payment flexibility for B2B merchants and buyers.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Why manual procurement is holding back industrial productivity
Supply Chain

Why manual procurement is holding back industrial productivity

Manual procurement processes in Australasian manufacturing slow productivity despite advanced plant automation, urging a shift to unified digital platforms for efficiency.

By Eamon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Sage unveils Intacct AI automation upgrades for finance teams
Financial Systems

Sage unveils Intacct AI automation upgrades for finance teams

Sage upgrades Intacct with AI automation, boosting finance teams' efficiency and transparency in the US, UK, and other markets from December.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
MYOB adds AI & 250 upgrades to boost efficiency in platform
Financial Systems

MYOB adds AI & 250 upgrades to boost efficiency in platform

MYOB launches AI features and 250 upgrades to Acumatica, boosting efficiency and insight for mid-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Supervity unveils AP AI Command Centre to automate finance tasks
IT Automation

Supervity unveils AP AI Command Centre to automate finance tasks

Supervity launches its AP AI Command Centre to automate invoice-to-pay finance tasks, cutting processing times by 90% and boosting payment accuracy for firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence
Fintech

ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence

UK software group ISH acquires Australian fintech ProSpend to enhance its global footprint and expand UK market presence from 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Basware buys Redmap to boost AP automation in APAC
Data Analytics

Basware buys Redmap to boost AP automation in APAC

Basware acquires Australian AP software provider Redmap to accelerate AI-driven invoice automation growth across the Asia-Pacific mid-market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Automation can redefine finance jobs for the better
Digital Transformation

Automation can redefine finance jobs for the better

Automation can tackle talent shortages in finance by cutting repetitive tasks, making roles more engaging amid new European e-invoicing mandates.

By Tim Stuart • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Experts reveal why traditional accounts payable is dead
Data Analytics

Experts reveal why traditional accounts payable is dead

Advanced AI and automation are rendering traditional accounts payable obsolete, with CFOs now leading the shift to faster, more secure, data-driven finance processes.

By Sharon Nouh • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Why Australian organisations must automate accounts payable now
Risk & Compliance

Why Australian organisations must automate accounts payable now

Australian companies must automate accounts payable to cut costs, reduce fraud risks, and improve cash flow visibility amid mounting pressure on finance teams.

By Sharon Nouh • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Australian employers fast-track digital change amid skills gap
Data Analytics

Australian employers fast-track digital change amid skills gap

Eighty-four per cent of Australian employers are advancing digital transformation, yet nearly half doubt their workforce has the skills to deliver these initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Killer costs of manual accounts payable: CFOs say it's time to act now
Supply Chain

Killer costs of manual accounts payable: CFOs say it's time to act now

Manual accounts payable processes drain money, time and trust from businesses, risking cash flow and reputation if action isn't taken promptly, say CFOs.

By Sharon Nouh • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025