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EU Data Act reshapes business landscape with new data rights
Hybrid Cloud

EU Data Act reshapes business landscape with new data rights

The EU Data Act, now in force, transforms data rights, demanding transparency and accountability from businesses while unlocking new AI and cloud opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market
Human Capital Management

Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market

AI-powered smart matching tech is helping SMEs hire faster and fairer, focusing on skills over CVs to tackle talent shortages and rising recruitment costs.

By Jennifer Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Wiise & SignUp Software launch AP automation for SMEs in ANZ
Digital Transformation

Wiise & SignUp Software launch AP automation for SMEs in ANZ

Wiise and SignUp Software have teamed up to offer accounts payable automation for SMEs in Australia and New Zealand via an integrated Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Cloudhouse launches Alchemy APS to help banks modernise quickly
Digital Transformation

Cloudhouse launches Alchemy APS to help banks modernise quickly

Cloudhouse unveils Alchemy APS, enabling banks to swiftly modernise by packaging applications independently from legacy infrastructure, cutting costs and risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Retailers in Australia & New Zealand embrace AI but lack trust
Customer Experience

Retailers in Australia & New Zealand embrace AI but lack trust

While 82% of Australian and New Zealand retailers have adopted AI, only 9% trust it to manage customer interactions without human oversight, study finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Small Business (SMB) stories

ANNA Money named among UK's top fintech firms by CNBC report
Fintech

ANNA Money named among UK's top fintech firms by CNBC report

Cardiff-based ANNA Money has been named among the UK's top 150 fintech firms in CNBC's inaugural UK Fintech Companies Special Report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
The Marketing Centre welcomes three new senior fractional CMOs
Fintech

The Marketing Centre welcomes three new senior fractional CMOs

The Marketing Centre has expanded its UK network by appointing three senior fractional CMOs to boost growth and align marketing with sales.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions
Small Business

BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions

Through the bank's Thrive ETA Fund, the funding supports women in buying and operating Canadian businesses to boost ownership diversity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Synology spotlights data sovereignty & AI at Solution Day 2025
Storage

Synology spotlights data sovereignty & AI at Solution Day 2025

Synology's Solution Day 2025 in Melbourne highlighted data sovereignty and AI, unveiling new enterprise storage and productivity solutions for Australian businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI
Human Capital Management

Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI

New Zealand's top 20 workplaces for 2025, including realestate.co.nz and Cisco, showcase how strong cultures drive innovation and AI readiness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Osome users report higher satisfaction than traditional firms in Asia
Customer Experience

Osome users report higher satisfaction than traditional firms in Asia

Surveys show Osome users in Singapore and Hong Kong report higher satisfaction and loyalty than clients of traditional accounting firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
UK consumers & SMBs seek smarter, flexible payment solutions
Crypto

UK consumers & SMBs seek smarter, flexible payment solutions

UK consumers and SMBs increasingly seek flexible, AI-powered payment solutions that offer personalised convenience and support cash flow amid funding challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs
Financial Systems

Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs

Xero launches Open for Small Business, a podcast showcasing the inspiring journeys and resilience of Aotearoa's small business owners every fortnight.

By Bridget Snelling • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Barry Leach joins The CFO Centre as fractional CFO
Small Business

Barry Leach joins The CFO Centre as fractional CFO

Barry Leach, with 30 years in retail finance, joins The CFO Centre as fractional CFO to support SMEs through growth and transformation challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Small business failure risk in Australia outpaces sector growth
Small Business

Small business failure risk in Australia outpaces sector growth

Small business failure risk in Australia has risen 4.5%, outpacing 2.9% growth, hitting micro and young firms hardest amid shifting spending and inflation pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Access the new Investment Boost via Xero
Cartech

Access the new Investment Boost via Xero

New Zealand's Investment Boost lets businesses claim 20% of new asset costs immediately; Xero now supports this for purchases from 22 May 2025 onwards.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
PayPal launches Fastlane to boost guest checkout in Australia
Customer Experience

PayPal launches Fastlane to boost guest checkout in Australia

PayPal has launched Fastlane in Australia, speeding up guest checkout to cut cart abandonment and boost conversion rates for local retailers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Clover launches Tap to Pay update for digital payments
Digital Transformation

Clover launches Tap to Pay update for digital payments

Clover's new Tap to Pay update lets Australian businesses accept contactless payments via mobile phones, boosting ease and flexibility without extra hardware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025