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Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period
Small Business

Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period

As liquidation rises 31.9%, NZ small businesses face a tough holiday battle for staff, cashflow and compliance to keep operations thriving beyond survival mode.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Beyond the spreadsheet: Why AI forecasting is a must-have, not a nice-to-have
Data Analytics

Beyond the spreadsheet: Why AI forecasting is a must-have, not a nice-to-have

AI forecasting revolutionises contact centres by replacing outdated spreadsheets, boosting staffing accuracy and customer satisfaction amid volatile market demands.

By Richard Lundgren • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Smart ERP: The missing link in resilient distribution management
Digital Transformation

Smart ERP: The missing link in resilient distribution management

Distributors face rising costs and supply chain risks; smart ERP solutions offer real-time data and automation to protect profits and improve resilience.

By Terry Smagh • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot
EduTech

Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot

Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Deel boosts global payroll tools & closes USD$300m round
Hybrid & Remote Work

Deel boosts global payroll tools & closes USD$300m round

Deel secures USD$300m funding to enhance its global payroll and workforce tools, aiming to simplify year-end tasks with AI and automation features.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Oracle unveils AI-driven enhancements for cloud recruiting tools
Human Capital Management

Oracle unveils AI-driven enhancements for cloud recruiting tools

Oracle has launched AI-powered enhancements to its Fusion Cloud Recruiting tools, improving job matching and streamlining hiring processes for recruiters and candidates.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Oracle unveils AI analytics & assistant for Fusion cloud
Data Analytics

Oracle unveils AI analytics & assistant for Fusion cloud

Oracle launches AI Assistant and enhanced analytics in Fusion Cloud to boost data insights across finance, HR, and sales for smarter business decisions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents
Unified Communications

Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents

Dayforce expands its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI agents in HR and payroll, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth
Hyperscale

Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth

Canada's federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI
Unified Communications

Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI

Coles has partnered with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise, powered by GPT-5, enhancing corporate operations and AI skills across its workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Canadian employees outpace employers in adoption of AI tools at work
Data Protection

Canadian employees outpace employers in adoption of AI tools at work

A study reveals 79% of Canadian office workers use AI tools, outpacing employers in governance and raising data security concerns in workplaces.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Charter Global unveils Orcaworks platform to automate workflows
Customer Relationship Management

Charter Global unveils Orcaworks platform to automate workflows

Charter Global launches Orcaworks platform featuring digital co-workers to automate workflows and deliver measurable outcomes in enterprise tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Outsized launches Bench to speed flexible talent for finance firms
Digital Transformation

Outsized launches Bench to speed flexible talent for finance firms

Outsized has launched Bench, a platform that rapidly connects finance firms in Australia with nearly 3,000 pre-vetted independent professionals on demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
EarnIn unveils payroll platform with flexible real-time pay
Human Capital Management

EarnIn unveils payroll platform with flexible real-time pay

EarnIn launches a payroll platform letting employees access wages in real time, shifting pay control from employers to workers across the US.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Australian firms embrace AI in hiring, face compliance challenges
Digital Transformation

Australian firms embrace AI in hiring, face compliance challenges

Nearly 30% of Australian firms use AI in hiring, but many face compliance and fairness challenges, with over a quarter abandoning tools over such issues.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Kenco adopts AI warehouse orchestration with GreyOrange deal
Supply Chain

Kenco adopts AI warehouse orchestration with GreyOrange deal

Kenco partners with GreyOrange to deploy AI-driven GreyMatter platform, enhancing warehouse orchestration and robotic logistics over five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
US Air Force adopts Oracle AI cloud suite to boost efficiency
Digital Transformation

US Air Force adopts Oracle AI cloud suite to boost efficiency

The US Air Force has adopted Oracle's AI-powered Fusion Cloud Applications to enhance efficiency in finance, HR, and supply chain management with robust security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025