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IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards
Digital Transformation

IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards

IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
CFOs tighten grip as rising cloud costs hit tech margins
Software-as-a-Service

CFOs tighten grip as rising cloud costs hit tech margins

CFOs seize control of cloud spending as volatile infrastructure and AI costs erode tech start-up margins and strain forecast accuracy.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
US holiday shoppers rein in spending amid pressure
Data Analytics

US holiday shoppers rein in spending amid pressure

US holiday shoppers to rein in festive spending as 60% say financial strain will curb gift budgets, new national survey data shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms
Data Analytics

Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms

Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety
Phishing

Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety

Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Dec 2025
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
Graylog appoints Jody Cire as CFO to drive AI growth
Data Analytics

Graylog appoints Jody Cire as CFO to drive AI growth

Graylog names Jody Cire CFO to sharpen capital strategy and scale its AI-powered security analytics platform for global enterprise growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026
Digital Transformation

AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026

AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control
Hyperscale

ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control

ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

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UK savers turning to AI as average investments rise
Fintech

UK savers turning to AI as average investments rise

UK savers using AI for financial advice now invest an average of GBP £2,354.60, with Gen X and Boomers committing the most.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Aventur secures Dutch backing for AI money platform
Data Analytics

Aventur secures Dutch backing for AI money platform

Aventur lands Dutch family office funding for its AI-led money platform, eyeing a 2026 UK launch to narrow the financial advice gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
AI & financial modelling to drive 2026 finance hiring
Data Analytics

AI & financial modelling to drive 2026 finance hiring

AI and financial modelling will top Australia's 2026 finance hiring, as firms seek data‑savvy accountants to lead automation and analysis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Autumn Budget pension changes spark concerns over IHT & new cap
Government

Autumn Budget pension changes spark concerns over IHT & new cap

New Budget rules clarify pension inheritance tax but raise concerns over delays and introduce a £2,000 salary sacrifice pension cap from 2029, sparking employer caution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders
Fintech

eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders

eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Yarra City Council upgrades IT to manage AUD $2 billion assets
Document Management

Yarra City Council upgrades IT to manage AUD $2 billion assets

Yarra City Council partners with TechnologyOne to upgrade IT, enhancing management of AUD $2 billion assets and speeding up customer service delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders
Hybrid Cloud

Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders

Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.

By Sascha Giese • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025