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Rampersand leads AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai

Australian venture capital firm Rampersand leads a AUD $5.1 million funding round for Restoke.ai to boost its US market expansion and transform restaurant operations with AI.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Human Capital Management

AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers

Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Kroll

Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney

Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Fintech

Xero invests USD $25m in Deputy for seamless business management solution

In a strategic partnership, small business platform Xero invests USD $25 million in shift work platform Deputy to offer comprehensive business solutions, integrating the companies' accounting, payroll, and workforce management systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Digital Transformation

Central Highlands Water embraces transformation with Infor

Victoria's Central Highlands Water engages Infor CloudSuite Public Sector for digitisation, predicting streamlined budgeting and reporting.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Accounting stories

Fintech

Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025

Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Risk & Compliance

Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030

A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Data Analytics

Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment

Despite rising unemployment, Australia's finance and accounting job market stays strong, with 92% of businesses intending to sustain or boost permanent roles by year-end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Digital Transformation

AI startups leveraging Oracle NetSuite for streamlined growth

Top AI startups, including Anyscale, Clarifai, Cohere, and SymphonyAI, are using Oracle NetSuite to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance business insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Digital Transformation

Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first

As mid-size businesses gear up for digital transformation, prioritising the finance function may offer the most strategic opportunities for immediate gains.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024

Ransomware

Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms

Trustwave's latest report unveils a surge in ransomware and tech-based attacks on professional services firms, stressing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Fintech

Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy

Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Data Analytics

BlackLine recognised as leader in I2C & R2R by ISG

BlackLine has topped ISG's latest study in both the Invoice to Cash (I2C) and Record to Report (R2R) categories, marking a significant achievement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Fintech

A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London

Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.

By Nicola Stewart • 12 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Accounting stories

Artificial Intelligence

UK SMEs plan AI integration in finance & accounting

Over two-fifths of UK SMEs plan to adopt AI in finance and accounting, bluQube reports, with growing trust in AI spurred by its potential efficiencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI revolution transforming UK SMEs' finance operations

AI adoption is rapidly transforming finance operations in UK SMEs, with 44% planning to integrate AI into their accounting functions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Fintech

Xero introduces AI tool JAX to boost accounting accuracy

Xero has unveiled JAX, a new AI-powered smart business companion, at Xerocon London, promising enhanced accuracy in accounting tasks for small businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024