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Kitestring & GK Software deepen retail tech partnership
Digital Transformation

Kitestring & GK Software deepen retail tech partnership

Retailers facing costly store-system upgrades may see faster deployments as the tie-up aims to reduce risk before point-of-sale roll-outs begin.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Ransomware surges 600% as AI lowers cybercrime cost
Ransomware

Ransomware surges 600% as AI lowers cybercrime cost

Manufacturers, hospitals and service firms face escalating extortion threats as organised crime drives most attacks across Australasia.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Abbyy names Paula Sanders Chief Customer Experience Officer
Digital Transformation

Abbyy names Paula Sanders Chief Customer Experience Officer

The restructure aims to cut handoffs between sales, support and implementation as software buyers demand clearer ownership after purchase.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
La Fosse names new technology & transformation Chiefs
Customer Relationship Management

La Fosse names new technology & transformation Chiefs

The hires are set to accelerate La Fosse's AI and overseas push, as the group expands leadership to support growth across four service lines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions
Data Protection

Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions

Rising demand for better data governance and AI readiness has prompted Expleo to bolster its advisory offer across banking, insurance and the public sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Granite buys US agency Right Hat in North America push
Digital Transformation

Granite buys US agency Right Hat in North America push

The deal strengthens Granite's US push, adding Chicago and Washington, DC, offices as North America moves towards half of group revenues by 2028.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
PwC UK appoints Jeremy Bassinder as Chief AI Officer
Digital Transformation

PwC UK appoints Jeremy Bassinder as Chief AI Officer

The hire comes as clients seek advice on moving AI from trials into core operations and proving returns on investment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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One deal, too many tools: why deal workflows are consolidating
Software-as-a-Service

One deal, too many tools: why deal workflows are consolidating

Fragmented deal processes are slowing completions and raising disclosure risks as advisors juggle multiple transactions across disconnected systems.

By Justin Smith • 5 min read • Last week
Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents
Document Management

Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents

Hidden paperwork is slowing sales and creating deal risk, even as AI tools promise faster due diligence without exposing sensitive data.

By Justin Smith • 4 min read • Last week
Comp AI raises USD $34 million in Series A funding
Software-as-a-Service

Comp AI raises USD $34 million in Series A funding

The new capital will help the Miami-based firm expand beyond audit readiness as demand grows for continuous security checks across regulated industries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs
Digital Transformation

Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs

Most Australian accounting firms expect AI to reshape hiring and services, rather than reduce headcount, the Xero survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion

The cash will accelerate global hiring and deepen Xapien's US push, as half its revenue already comes from American clients.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Aurora Networks launches 50G PON gear & DOCSIS amplifier
Software-defined Networking

Aurora Networks launches 50G PON gear & DOCSIS amplifier

Operators can now mix GPON, XGS-PON and 50G PON on the same fibre as Aurora broadens its upgrade options for broadband networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Deloitte launches AI M&A platform used in 1,000 deals
Data Protection

Deloitte launches AI M&A platform used in 1,000 deals

Already in use across more than 1,000 engagements, the system aims to speed up diligence and integration while keeping deal data ringfenced.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years
Software-as-a-Service

Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years

Regulated firms are adopting its automation tools faster than many rivals, with the Manchester startup processing five million cases in under three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax
Software-as-a-Service

Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax

As states tighten rules on digital goods, the San Francisco startup will use the capital to expand into new industries and add staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AlixPartners appoints David Ellis as Partner in Australia
Digital Transformation

AlixPartners appoints David Ellis as Partner in Australia

The consultancy's Sydney expansion gains momentum as it targets restructuring and transformation work amid tighter capital conditions.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
New Zealand looks undervalued in long-term outlook
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand looks undervalued in long-term outlook

Nearly half of New Zealanders expect the country to be wealthier in 20 years, though productivity and capital gaps could hold it back.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week