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Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach
Cloud Services

Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach

The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts
Digital Transformation

Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts

Two-thirds of finance pros in the UK and US use AI daily to boost productivity, yet many struggle to measure its ROI effectively, says new Emburse report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant for billing
Software-as-a-Service

BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant for billing

BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant that simplifies cloud billing management by enabling natural language queries and real-time reporting for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Endava partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise growth
Unified Communications

Endava partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise growth

Endava formalises its partnership with OpenAI, joining the Beta Services Partner Program to advance AI-driven business transformation globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
Digital Transformation

CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits

A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
EduTech

Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE

Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Unified Communications

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos

Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
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
Why finance teams can't afford to ignore shifting spend trends and artificial intelligence innovation
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
Oracle's cloud boosts efficiency for construction giants
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

Stories from Other Regions

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FC Bayern partners with Celonis to boost operations with AI
Human Capital Management

FC Bayern partners with Celonis to boost operations with AI

Celonis becomes exclusive Process Intelligence partner of FC Bayern Munich, aiming to enhance operational efficiency across key club departments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
EduTech

Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups

Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
Human Capital Management

UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant

UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
Unified Communications

Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub

Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Durata expands leadership to drive growth in data centre sector
Edge Computing

Durata expands leadership to drive growth in data centre sector

Durata expands senior leadership, adding three directors to boost growth in the global critical power and data centre sectors amid AI-driven demand surge.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
ATO reporting changes from 1 Jan 2025: Streamlining Australian Local File process
Finance

ATO reporting changes from 1 Jan 2025: Streamlining Australian Local File process

From 1 Jan 2025, Australian CbCREs must use ATO's streamlined LCMSF V 4.0 for local file reporting, enhancing consistency and risk detection in tax compliance.

By Wolters Kluwer CCH Integrator • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff
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