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How artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of travel and expense management

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Artificial intelligence is transforming travel and expense management, helping businesses cut costs, reduce admin, and improve financial decisions seamlessly.
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The human power behind AI adoption

2 days ago
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AI adoption is reshaping work rapidly, urging organisations to focus on employee training and involvement to build trust and future-proof careers.
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From storage to strategy: Building AI business cases that deliver enterprise-wide impact

2 days ago
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AI boosts productivity but drives up costs and energy use; firms must adopt integrated strategies to ensure sustainable, profitable AI adoption.
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Beyond the spreadsheet: The future of FP&A in law firms

3 days ago
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Law firms are transforming financial planning and analysis, using integrated data and AI to drive strategy and boost profitability beyond traditional spreadsheets.
Ps simon hayward

Three signs your company is heading for the customer support squeeze

3 days ago
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Businesses face a customer support squeeze as rising effort, agent overload, and scale pressures threaten growth and customer loyalty.
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Microsoft publishes 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday

3 days ago
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Microsoft releases 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday, including a critical, exploited zero-day affecting most Microsoft software assets.
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Why the rise of business travel in 2025 demands stronger expense controls

3 days ago
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Australian outbound business travel grew 12.4% in H1 2025, boosting demand for robust expense controls amid rising global engagement and steady airfare costs.
Ps fatemah beydoun

How women can continue to foster fulfilling high-tech careers in the AI age

3 days ago
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Women comprise just 20% of Australia's tech workforce, yet specialising and lifelong learning can help them thrive in the evolving AI-driven IT sector.
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Report shows Mobile Access Control delivers real green savings

3 days ago
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A study reveals mobile access control reduces environmental impact by over 75% compared to PVC cards, boosting sustainability in security solutions.
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We don't craft AI, we grow it

3 days ago
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AI isn’t built but grown; we cultivate intelligence that emerges unpredictably, raising urgent ethical issues about control and alignment.
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Sometimes an idea doesn’t go anywhere. But this one did

4 days ago
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Starting from a simple idea in rural NZ, MyTrucking has grown over 11 years into a thriving tech business serving NZ, Australia, and the UK.
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Adobe data shows USD $88.7 billion spend & AI boost in October

4 days ago
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Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.
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Synology unveils PAS7700 NVMe storage to meet AI data surge

4 days ago
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Synology launches PAS7700, a dual-active all-NVMe storage system, offering secure, high-performance, and highly available data access for AI-driven enterprises.
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The business value of uncomplicated

5 days ago
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Businesses grow increasingly complex, but prioritising uncomplicated, intuitive AI tools can boost speed, clarity and employee satisfaction in today’s fast market.
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How AI is transforming the way we measure employee experience

5 days ago
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AI is revolutionising employee experience measurement in UK firms, shifting from annual surveys to real-time insights that boost morale and retention.
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Harnessing the power of ICT to propel your enterprise forward: Five key trends you need to be across in 2026

5 days ago
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Five key ICT trends for 2026-agentic AI, cybersecurity, edge computing, connectivity, and sustainability-will shape how businesses thrive amid uncertainty.
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The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories

5 days ago
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As Asia Pacific factories adopt AI and IoT, cybersecurity becomes crucial amid rising ransomware, with 21% of global attacks targeting manufacturing.
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How AI is rewriting the value equation for accountants

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AI is rapidly transforming accounting, shifting roles from bookkeeping to strategic advising and reshaping how firms deliver value amid economic challenges.
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Why culture and collaboration matter more than ever in IT partnerships

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Australian MSP AC3 builds resilience through decades-long partnerships with vendors like Cisco and Microsoft, ensuring seamless, trusted IT services for clients.
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Why generic eCommerce platforms aren’t enough for the next generation

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Young shoppers demand personalised, values-led eCommerce, pushing brands to adopt curated marketplaces that reflect identity, not just convenience or discounts.