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Xero rolls out Anthropic integration to all subscribers
Data Protection

Xero rolls out Anthropic integration to all subscribers

Small businesses can now query live Xero data in Claude as the accounting group widens its AI push to 4.5 million subscribers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Decodo says 50-person firms spend USD $141,606 on SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Decodo says 50-person firms spend USD $141,606 on SaaS

That annual software bill can rival a senior engineer's pay as AI add-ons and shadow IT push spending to USD $141,606 for a 50-person firm.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Europe refurbished PC market shifts to premium notebooks
Storage

Europe refurbished PC market shifts to premium notebooks

Buyers across Europe are trading up to higher-spec refurbished notebooks, lifting revenue 10% even as unit sales stayed broadly flat.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
First Focus acquires Optimus Systems in New Zealand
Data Protection

First Focus acquires Optimus Systems in New Zealand

Existing customers will keep their local teams as First Focus expands in New Zealand with a managed IT buyout adding cyber security and cloud services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029

Digital payments are set to dominate regional online shopping by 2029 as the market races towards USD $289.8 billion, a study says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
FinTech Australia warns tax changes may hurt startups
Fintech

FinTech Australia warns tax changes may hurt startups

Uncertainty over planned capital gains tax changes could deter startup funding and prompt founders, investors and talent to leave Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Today
Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors
Manufacturing

Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors

Tax changes could curb early-stage investment even as the Federal Budget backs critical minerals, AI and renewable project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Today
Australian employers raise pay for AI skills, survey finds
Human Capital Management

Australian employers raise pay for AI skills, survey finds

AI skills are pushing up salaries across Australian workplaces, with employers struggling to price talent amid fierce competition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Bossit launches Start-up Navigator for NZ small firms
Fintech

Bossit launches Start-up Navigator for NZ small firms

Early-stage founders in New Zealand are being offered step-by-step help on tax, branding and cashflow as Bossit targets stronger business survival.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Solomon announces CAD $66 million to 44 AI projects
Agricultural Technology

Solomon announces CAD $66 million to 44 AI projects

The cash is aimed at helping smaller firms afford the processing power needed to scale AI products and keep value in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Today
Spendflo launches Flo AI for mid-market procurement teams
Digital Transformation

Spendflo launches Flo AI for mid-market procurement teams

Mid-market firms could cut procurement bottlenecks as Spendflo's Flo AI automates buying, contracts and invoices across existing systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Budget wins praise but business warns of skills gaps
Digital Transformation

Budget wins praise but business warns of skills gaps

Business groups welcomed the Budget's productivity push, but warned small firms and agencies still lack the skills to deliver it.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Yesterday
WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People
Data Protection

WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People

Customers get a single cyber and compliance service as WorkNest folds Pentest People and Bulletproof into a new security division.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel
Data Protection

Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel

A narrow window for investment, jobs and skills could decide whether Malaysia becomes a Southeast Asian AI hub by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
The local SEO playbook for Australian IT service providers
Risk & Compliance

The local SEO playbook for Australian IT service providers

Referral-led IT firms risk missing enquiries as local search can still be won with Google profiles, reviews and city-specific pages.

By Sam Park • 6 min read • Yesterday
How small Australian retailers can compete with the big players using paid social
eCommerce

How small Australian retailers can compete with the big players using paid social

Social media is helping Australian independents win customers from larger rivals with far smaller budgets and faster, more targeted campaigns.

By Sam Park • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australian budget boosts AI, but cyber gaps remain
Data Protection

Australian budget boosts AI, but cyber gaps remain

Despite welcome AI funding, tech leaders say small firms still lack the cyber defences needed to adopt new tools safely.

By Mark Tarre • 13 min read • Yesterday
AgentSync launches AI-trained EAs for Australian founders
Artificial Intelligence

AgentSync launches AI-trained EAs for Australian founders

Founders could save up to AUD $70,000 per hire as the Australian talent provider targets busy chiefs with offshore AI-trained support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday