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Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence
Software-as-a-Service

Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence

Financial firms could cut manual due diligence and RFP work as Broadridge embeds CENTRL's AI tools across asset management and retirement products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
ESG shifts from reporting to action across industries
Storage

ESG shifts from reporting to action across industries

Organisations are now being judged on how they act on sustainability, with supply chains, AI infrastructure and hiring all under pressure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 9 min read • Last month
Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds
Manufacturing

Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds

Economic pressures are outweighing climate goals for many firms, even as two-thirds of supply chain leaders say they are cutting impact.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
SAP unveils agentic AI tools for manufacturing supply
Robotics

SAP unveils agentic AI tools for manufacturing supply

Manufacturers could gain faster disruption warnings and automated responses as SAP embeds AI agents into core supply chain workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Supporting service providers with their global ambitions
Network Infrastructure

Supporting service providers with their global ambitions

Asia-Pacific expansion is set to help partners widen margins, cut compliance risk and reach new customers across 27 countries.

By Mike Mills • 4 min read • Last month
Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms
Digital Transformation

Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms

The new platform aims to cut routine bookkeeping for small firms by automating payments, reconciliation and tax prep while keeping users in control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Productivity stories

Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand
Digital Transformation

Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand

More Kiwi firms are moving beyond AI pilots, prompting Avanade to bolster local delivery in New Zealand as demand for implementation grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Matsui Securities adopts Broadridge's JASDEC Processing Solution on SaaS platform
Software-as-a-Service

Matsui Securities adopts Broadridge's JASDEC Processing Solution on SaaS platform

Manual securities lending steps at Matsui will be automated as Japan’s settlement system prepares for JASDEC2025 changes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Tes launches Tes360 connected platform for schools
Partner Programmes

Tes launches Tes360 connected platform for schools

Schools should gain earlier warning of staffing and safeguarding issues as Tes360 links data from classroom, HR and timetabling systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand
Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

The expansion follows early uptake of Microsoft’s previous pledge, as demand for AI training rises across business, schools and community groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push
Software-as-a-Service

American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push

Business customers could soon get more automated spending controls as American Express buys Hyper to add AI expense tools to its commercial services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Edmonton SMBs get CAD $8.4M in tariff aid for trade automation
Manufacturing

Edmonton SMBs get CAD $8.4M in tariff aid for trade automation

More than 150 Alberta jobs are set to be supported as federal cash helps local manufacturers automate production and diversify exports.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Only 6% of UK firms would use AI time for advisory
Digital Transformation

Only 6% of UK firms would use AI time for advisory

Most UK accounting firms would divert AI savings to compliance or staffing, not higher-margin advisory work, a Ravical survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens
Fintech

Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens

Higher rates and tougher investor scrutiny are forcing mid-tier fintechs into sales, restructuring or shutdown as capital pools shrink.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026
Storage

What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026

Shoppers now need to weigh battery life, portability and processing power more carefully as laptop options broaden in 2026.

By Chirag Solanki • 6 min read • Last month
New Zealand firms seek energy certainty to boost investment
Robotic Process Automation

New Zealand firms seek energy certainty to boost investment

Energy uncertainty is delaying spending, with 39 per cent of firms postponing expansion plans as costs and supply stay volatile.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
NAB says 42% of Aussie SMEs use AI to boost productivity
Manufacturing

NAB says 42% of Aussie SMEs use AI to boost productivity

Nearly half of Australian SMEs still avoid AI, but uptake is rising as firms use it mainly to cut admin and save time.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month