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BillingPlatform unveils RevenueIQ suite to boost AI in finance
Data Analytics

BillingPlatform unveils RevenueIQ suite to boost AI in finance

BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Ignition & Financial Cents integration boosts workflow for firms
DevOps

Ignition & Financial Cents integration boosts workflow for firms

Ignition and Financial Cents have integrated their platforms to automate workflow and enhance efficiency for accounting firms across Canada and the US.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Datadog Q2 revenue jumps 28 per cent to USD $827 million on AI, cloud demand
Security Information and Event Management

Datadog Q2 revenue jumps 28 per cent to USD $827 million on AI, cloud demand

Datadog's Q2 revenue surged 28% to USD $827 million, driven by AI innovation and growing cloud demand from larger enterprise customers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Why exception reporting is essential for growth ready finance teams
Data Analytics

Why exception reporting is essential for growth ready finance teams

Exception reporting is now vital for finance teams, providing real-time alerts on anomalies to prevent costly delays and breaches, boosting business growth.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Iron Mountain posts record Q2 results as revenue hits USD $1.7 billion
Hyperscale

Iron Mountain posts record Q2 results as revenue hits USD $1.7 billion

Iron Mountain reports record Q2 revenue of USD $1.7 billion, driven by strong growth in data centre and storage services, boosting full-year 2025 outlook.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech
Digital Transformation

Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech

Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Commvault revenue rises 26% to USD $282 million in first quarter
Quantum Computing

Commvault revenue rises 26% to USD $282 million in first quarter

Commvault's Q1 revenue rose 26% to USD $282 million, driven by strong subscription growth and a 24% jump in annualised recurring revenue.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future
Fintech

The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future

US enterprises reap benefits from multi-rail instant payments, using both RTP and FedNow networks for speed, reach and smarter cash flow control.

By Dave Glaser • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Ignition & Karbon integration aims to boost accounting firm efficiency
Financial Systems

Ignition & Karbon integration aims to boost accounting firm efficiency

Ignition and Karbon have integrated to automate billing and workflows, boosting efficiency for accounting firms by streamlining client onboarding and payments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Commonwealth Bank to cut business loan rates after RBA move
Small Business

Commonwealth Bank to cut business loan rates after RBA move

Commonwealth Bank will cut interest rates on eligible variable-rate business loans by 0.25% from 22 August 2025, following the RBA's recent rate cut.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Australian SMEs gain export support amid AUD volatility with new partnership
Risk & Compliance

Australian SMEs gain export support amid AUD volatility with new partnership

The Export Council of Australia and WorldFirst partner to help SMEs tackle AUD volatility and ease global trade with better currency management tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Westcon reports revenue growth amidst profit decline in FY2025
Capital Management

Westcon reports revenue growth amidst profit decline in FY2025

Westcon's FY2025 revenue rose to NZD $818.7m, but net profit fell 24% to NZD $4.8m amid higher costs and lower software sales.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Panasonic New Zealand reports heavy loss amidst decline in revenue and rising costs
Panasonic

Panasonic New Zealand reports heavy loss amidst decline in revenue and rising costs

Panasonic New Zealand reports a net loss of NZD $4.57 million for 2025, hit by a 25% revenue drop and rising costs, reversing last year's profit of NZD $1.67 million.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Aluminium Industries triples growth with SYSPRO system overhaul
Financial Systems

Aluminium Industries triples growth with SYSPRO system overhaul

Melbourne-based Aluminium Industries has tripled its growth after upgrading to the SYSPRO ERP system, boosting efficiency across multiple business divisions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Small business tax refunds surge in first quarter to AUD $5,000
Phishing

Small business tax refunds surge in first quarter to AUD $5,000

Small business tax refunds surged by 75% in Q1 2024, with average returns reaching AUD $5,000, reveals CommBank data on Australian financial year start.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Kiwi small business sales stagnate as agriculture shines in June
Financial Systems

Kiwi small business sales stagnate as agriculture shines in June

Small business sales in New Zealand stalled in the June quarter, down 0.1% year-on-year, while agriculture sales surged 10.9%, showing sector disparities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to 50,000 US locations
Crypto

Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to 50,000 US locations

Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to over 50,000 US retail locations, offering low fees and easy access for cash-preferred and unbanked consumers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?
Data Analytics

In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?

Tech stocks soar in 2024, with AI tools aiding investors in navigating market risks amid record concentration in top US shares.

By Greg Boland • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025