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Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail

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Finance teams quietly absorb the hidden cost of workarounds as operational debt piles up, turning growth into extra effort and risk for ANZ businesses.
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The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs

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Finance chiefs warned over shadow AI as staff paste ERP data into consumer tools, risking model training and bypassing governance.
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ROLLER cuts finance work with Oracle NetSuite OneWorld

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Annexa's six-month cloud ERP rollout for ROLLER has automated revenue recognition, unified finance data and reduced month-end strain.
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AI is moving into finance workflows, data and systems will decide who benefits

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AI is moving closer to the core of finance operations, but the real winners will be organisations with clean data, structured processes and modern ERP systems.
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Why AI is still delivering in parts of finance, not across it

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Finance leaders are finding AI speeds up reporting and forecasts, but fragmented data, workflows and governance still block wider adoption.
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Are you falling behind on AI or just moving at the wrong pace?

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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As AI quietly accelerates inside core systems, many firms risk mismatched governance that leaves them both behind and overexposed at once.
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What ERP vendor roadmaps reveal about AI in 2026

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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ERP vendors are turning AI from decorative dashboards into agent-driven operating layers that reshape finance and operations work in 2026.
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Is your month-end close dragging or nearing breaking point?

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Discover how Canstar re-engineered month-end close, turning late nights and manual workarounds into a scalable, resilient finance platform.
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Is 2026 the year you finally upgrade your finance systems?

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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With AI maturing and ERP platforms transformed, 2026 is fast becoming the tipping point for long-delayed finance system upgrades.
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Annexa, REA Group celebrate 10 years of partnership and ongoing financial technology innovation

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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REA Group and Annexa mark a decade of successful partnership, innovating finance systems and driving continuous tech advancements since 2014.
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The systems driving the brands appearing in Australia's fastest-growing lists

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Australian digital firms topping growth charts rely on robust cloud ERP systems like NetSuite to manage scaling revenue, operations and expansion.
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The missing ingredient in data-driven decision making

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Many organisations struggle with data-driven decisions, hindered not by data lack but by misaligned metrics and inconsistent definitions across teams.
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SuiteWorld 2025 unpacked: highlights, implications and what it means for NetSuite users

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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NetSuite unveils NetSuite Next, featuring dark mode, AI-driven workflows and a modern UI, promising faster decisions and less daily friction for users.
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SuiteWorld 2025 Day 3 recap: New AI-first products shaping NetSuite's future

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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NetSuite Next unveiled at SuiteWorld 2025 brings AI-driven features like Ask Oracle and Autonomous Close, reshaping ERP use from 2026 for ANZ businesses.
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SuiteWorld 2025 Day 1 & 2 - NetSuite Next sets a new pace for AI in business

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Oracle NetSuite unveils NetSuite Next at SuiteWorld 2025, embedding AI into its ERP suite for smarter, autonomous business workflows worldwide.
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CFOs, it's time to retire your on-premises systems

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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CFOs are urged to retire outdated on-premises ERP systems, embracing cloud solutions to boost productivity, security and access to AI tools.
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Agentic AI is coming faster than you think - are your systems ready?

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Agentic AI, which acts autonomously across applications, demands disciplined systems like NetSuite ERP to ensure accuracy and control as adoption accelerates.
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Webinar: Practical lessons from Kieser's transition from Xero to cloud ERP

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Kieser improved reporting and scaled operations by switching from 27 Xero instances to unified NetSuite cloud ERP, boosting financial visibility and growth.
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Five ways AI is reshaping finance talent, and how CFOs are responding

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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AI is transforming finance talent, pushing CFOs to prioritise AI literacy, hybrid roles and culture to unlock real business value.
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Webinar: What CFOs can learn from Kieser outgrowing Xero

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Kieser streamlined finance by replacing 27 Xero accounts with one NetSuite system, cutting month-end closes from 25 days to three for faster growth.