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Market Growth stories - Page 11

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Xero research shows small firms lag on AI

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Research reveals many small businesses in Australia, the UK and US are cautious about AI, despite growing confidence and benefits like time savings.
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AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.
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MYOB appoints Paul Voges to lead enterprise division for growth

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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MYOB has appointed Paul Voges to lead its Enterprise Division, aiming to grow its cloud ERP platform among mid-sized businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
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ACTivate Capital launches AUD $50m fund to boost Canberra startups

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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ACTivate Capital launches a AUD $50m venture fund to support Canberra startups, aiming to retain talent and boost local innovation over the next decade.
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Intuit QuickBooks launches AI agents to boost SME efficiency

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Intuit QuickBooks has launched AI agents in Australia to automate key SME workflows, boosting efficiency and reducing time spent on bookkeeping and compliance.
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Australian IT firms win top Asia Pacific innovation awards

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Australian IT firms Precision IT, ASI and Fuse Technology have won top Asia Pacific awards for growth, sustainability and digital innovation at Ingram Micro's 2025 summit.
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Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0 with new AI security tools

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0, featuring AI-centric security tools and expanded Zero Trust access to secure hybrid workforces and GenAI applications.
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Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.
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Prezzee names Edwin Ter Wijlen Chief AI Officer for global growth

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.
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Exclusive: Coevolve's Tim Sullivan warns firms on AI connectivity gap

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Enterprises rushing AI adoption risk being undermined by neglecting critical network and security layers essential for secure global connectivity, warns Coevolve CEO.
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Expereo appoints Noel Hamill as Chief Marketing Officer to lead growth

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Expereo appoints Noel Hamill as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth of its expereoOne Network-as-a-Service platform.
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Middle managers cost frontline sectors AUD $15.5 billion yearly

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Australian frontline sectors lose AUD $15.5 billion annually as middle managers spend weeks on low-value tasks, hampering productivity and growth.
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Marketron cuts costs & boosts stability with 11:11 Cloud move

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Marketron has cut costs and boosted stability by migrating its cloud infrastructure to 11:11 Systems, avoiding costly hardware maintenance and improving service reliability.
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Simon de Winter Group partners with MCG for supply chain revamp

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Simon de Winter Group teams up with Middlebank Consulting Group to digitally transform its supply chain, boosting efficiency across Australia and New Zealand.
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Why the world needs hundreds of Palantirs

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Palantir's soaring AI implementation success highlights a critical global demand gap, signaling the need for hundreds of similar firms by 2026.
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Australian organisations focus on AI, skills & resilience for growth

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Australian organisations are prioritising AI, skills development and resilience to drive growth and enhance cybersecurity amid evolving threats and talent shortages.
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ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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UK software group ISH acquires Australian fintech ProSpend to enhance its global footprint and expand UK market presence from 2026.
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More than a buzzword: How strategic partnerships power real digital transformation

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Interactive and Microsoft's enduring partnership drives real digital transformation, helping businesses innovate and modernise with trusted, collaborative solutions.
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Tinybeans to acquire Qeepsake for USD $2.7m, doubling subscribers

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Tinybeans will acquire US-based Qeepsake in an all-share deal worth USD $2.7m, doubling paid subscribers and boosting 2025 revenues by 85%.
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What do good cohorts actually look like?

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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PvX reveals most teams misjudge scaling, showing top cohorts reach >150% net ROAS by M12, highlighting consistency and long-term growth over fast payback.