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Australian small businesses see AI boost jobs & revenue
Digital Transformation

Australian small businesses see AI boost jobs & revenue

Australian small firms are reporting higher revenue and hiring from AI, with regular use almost doubling in 18 months to 69%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide
Data Protection

Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide

Most Australians would adopt AI sooner if tougher safeguards were in place, yet only 1% say they completely trust the technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Digital adoption stories

Fullstory launches AI tools to analyse user activity
Software-as-a-Service

Fullstory launches AI tools to analyse user activity

The launch aims to let firms spot user and employee problems faster, cutting manual analysis and speeding fixes for faults and bottlenecks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australia second in construction tech adoption survey
Software-as-a-Service

Australia second in construction tech adoption survey

A skills shortage and tight budgets are slowing gains as Australian builders boost weekly use of construction tech to 48 per cent.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
TBC Georgia launches crypto trading in banking app
Digital Transformation

TBC Georgia launches crypto trading in banking app

Retail customers in Georgia can now buy and sell 30 cryptocurrencies inside TBC's banking app, as monthly active users on its brokerage platform rise 42%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Skoyen buys Smovin to expand property software in Europe
Software-as-a-Service

Skoyen buys Smovin to expand property software in Europe

The deal gives Smovin long-term backing as it seeks to expand beyond Belgium and reduce manual rental administration across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
ANZ firms shift to cyber resilience as AI risk grows
Data Protection

ANZ firms shift to cyber resilience as AI risk grows

Rising AI use is widening attack surfaces, while most organisations still need nearly a month to recover from cyber incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Digital adoption stories

Xero finds New Zealand small business productivity lags
Manufacturing

Xero finds New Zealand small business productivity lags

New data show Kiwi small firms generating less per hour than peers in Australia and the UK, as rising costs squeeze margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Uzbekistan launches Silk Road finance forum in Tashkent
Digital Transformation

Uzbekistan launches Silk Road finance forum in Tashkent

The three-day event is meant to draw investors and regulators as Uzbekistan seeks USD $1 billion in foreign fintech investment by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature
Digital Transformation

TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature

Small businesses in Uzbekistan can now pay staff instantly at weekends and holidays, as TBC Business adds a digital payroll tool.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Candescent signs EverBank branch modernisation deal
Fintech

Candescent signs EverBank branch modernisation deal

Branch customers at EverBank are set for faster transactions as the lender replaces legacy teller systems across 41 financial centres.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
UK shoppers want tech to support store staff, survey says
Wearables

UK shoppers want tech to support store staff, survey says

Shoppers are backing connected-store spending only if it helps staff answer queries faster, with 59% finding tech frustrating without human support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Ebix eyes 20% growth in India's insurance tech push
Fintech

Ebix eyes 20% growth in India's insurance tech push

Expansion into insurance infrastructure could lift Ebix's India growth above 20% a year as it localises global platforms for the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Moglix appoints Amit Kumar as Chief Business Officer
Manufacturing

Moglix appoints Amit Kumar as Chief Business Officer

The hire signals Moglix's push beyond procurement into finance and supply-chain software as it targets India's industrial growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029

Digital payments are set to dominate regional online shopping by 2029 as the market races towards USD $289.8 billion, a study says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Alkami report shows digital banking gaps at US banks
Data Analytics

Alkami report shows digital banking gaps at US banks

High abandonment rates and thin business tools are blunting banks’ digital gains even as customer adoption of online services rises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Udora raises GBP £7.5m to expand UK gifting platform
Customer Experience

Udora raises GBP £7.5m to expand UK gifting platform

Britain is set for more local gift options as the rebranded marketplace uses fresh funding to widen its catalogue and reach smaller towns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month