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Neo4j urges Australian enterprises to rethink SaaS for the agentic AI era
Software-as-a-Service

Neo4j urges Australian enterprises to rethink SaaS for the agentic AI era

Agentic AI and graph data models are poised to revolutionise SaaS, enabling dynamic, context-rich applications beyond traditional database limits.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Global Stories

Finance stories

DXC & Boomi join forces to modernise enterprise AI at scale
Data Analytics

DXC & Boomi join forces to modernise enterprise AI at scale

DXC Technology and Boomi partner to modernise enterprise IT, combining AI and cloud-native solutions for seamless system integration and faster decision-making.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Adobe launches Acrobat Studio with AI, PDF tools
Encryption

Adobe launches Acrobat Studio with AI, PDF tools

Adobe unveils Acrobat Studio, merging PDF tools, creative content, and AI to enhance productivity and collaboration for work and personal projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Sage unveils AI features to boost speed & sustainability in finance
Fintech

Sage unveils AI features to boost speed & sustainability in finance

Sage unveils AI-driven features in Sage Intacct to streamline finance tasks, speed up processes, and provide sustainability insights for UK and global teams.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness
Data Analytics

Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness

Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
ANZ businesses accelerate AI adoption for innovation & growth
Data Analytics

ANZ businesses accelerate AI adoption for innovation & growth

Australian and New Zealand businesses are rapidly adopting AI for expenses, supply chains, and sales, boosting innovation but raising ethical concerns, says SAP.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics
Storage

Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics

Oracle launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, enabling scalable AI workloads and analytics with global data residency compliance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Standard Chartered & Alibaba partner to boost AI in finance
Digital Transformation

Standard Chartered & Alibaba partner to boost AI in finance

Standard Chartered partners with Alibaba to accelerate AI adoption in finance, aiming to enhance customer service and sustainability efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps

A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Finance stories

AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight
Human Capital Management

AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight

New Zealand firms rapidly adopt AI in finance and HR, but 88% stress the need for human oversight amid ethical and security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Techcombank reappoints Dr Jens Lottner as CEO to lead next phase
Digital Transformation

Techcombank reappoints Dr Jens Lottner as CEO to lead next phase

Techcombank has reappointed Dr Jens Lottner as CEO from 2025 to 2030, recognising his leadership in driving growth and digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?
Data Analytics

In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?

Tech stocks soar in 2024, with AI tools aiding investors in navigating market risks amid record concentration in top US shares.

By Greg Boland • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m FX fee losses
Payments NZ

Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m FX fee losses

Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m annual losses from hidden foreign exchange fees by enforcing transparency in bank currency conversion costs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Hexaware unveils GCC 2.0 after SMC Squared acquisition for AI boost
Data Analytics

Hexaware unveils GCC 2.0 after SMC Squared acquisition for AI boost

Hexaware launches GCC 2.0 after acquiring SMC Squared, merging AI and digital solutions to transform Global Capability Centres for strategic enterprise value.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments
Fintech

Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments

UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Multi-academy trusts warn of worsening finances for 2025-26
Public Sector

Multi-academy trusts warn of worsening finances for 2025-26

Multi-academy trusts warn finances will worsen in 2025-26, with 48% vulnerable and rising costs forcing cuts in staff and services amid insufficient funding.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Seventy percent of CFOs risk errors by relying on Excel for finance
Digital Transformation

Seventy percent of CFOs risk errors by relying on Excel for finance

Seventy percent of CFOs still rely on Excel for finance despite risks of costly errors, data breaches, and lack of control over critical financial data.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025