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Opinion stories

One deal, too many tools: why deal workflows are consolidating
Software-as-a-Service

One deal, too many tools: why deal workflows are consolidating

Fragmented deal processes are slowing completions and raising disclosure risks as advisors juggle multiple transactions across disconnected systems.

By Justin Smith • 5 min read • Last month
Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents
Document Management

Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents

Hidden paperwork is slowing sales and creating deal risk, even as AI tools promise faster due diligence without exposing sensitive data.

By Justin Smith • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Clarity appoints Bob Osmond as North America Chief
Software-as-a-Service

Clarity appoints Bob Osmond as North America Chief

The hire deepens Clarity's push in the US, where it is aiming to win more B2B technology clients and grow its leadership team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC
Data Protection

Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC

Unverified AI outputs can quietly drive failed deliveries, compliance noise and customer-record errors across Asia Pacific businesses.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • This month
Three technology myths CIOs should stop believing
Digital Transformation

Three technology myths CIOs should stop believing

Many firms are wasting AI spend by tackling the technology before defining the business problem, leaving CIOs to rethink old assumptions.

By Tal Nathan • 4 min read • This month
The Hidden Risks of Bandwidth Sharing
Malware

The Hidden Risks of Bandwidth Sharing

Millions of blocked phishing and scam attacks have been traced to residential proxy traffic, putting home internet users at risk without realising it.

By Jeremy Coppock • 13 min read • This month
How simplifying IT helps teams perform at racing speed
Software-as-a-Service

How simplifying IT helps teams perform at racing speed

As IT estates grow more tangled, firms risk slower fixes, siloed data and weaker AI insights unless they simplify systems first.

By Musidora Jorgensen • 4 min read • Last month
Trust Before Technology: Why Council ERP Programs Fail Before Go-Live
Digital Transformation

Trust Before Technology: Why Council ERP Programs Fail Before Go-Live

Shadow spreadsheets often expose why council ERP projects collapse, as staff comply with change plans while quietly distrusting the new system.

By Sarabpreet (SP) Singh • 5 min read • Last month
B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?
Digital Transformation

B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?

APAC firms face tougher onboarding, fraud and compliance demands as buyers increasingly expect B2B transactions to be as seamless as retail.

By Shivani Pimpili • 6 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Rotorua buildings no longer considered an earthquake risk
Real estate

Rotorua buildings no longer considered an earthquake risk

Property owners could save about NZD $107 million as new earthquake rules cut the number of Rotorua buildings classed as prone from 66 to 40.

By Mathew Nash • 5 min read • This month
How to maximise AI performance during the golden quarter
Customer Relationship Management

How to maximise AI performance during the golden quarter

Retailers risk weaker personalisation and wasted spend this peak season unless customer data is cleaned up before AI systems are switched on.

By Barley Laing • 5 min read • This month
Why AI's real cost is bigger than the invoice
Software-as-a-Service

Why AI's real cost is bigger than the invoice

Unexpected charges from AI are spreading beyond licences, with fragmented usage, token billing and shadow deployments making budgets hard to forecast.

By Connor Linehan • 4 min read • This month
Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac
Data Analytics

Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac

The shift could widen gaps in what customers pay for the same meal and sharpen scrutiny of how far the chain can steer franchisee prices.

By Waylon Cunningham • 8 min read • This month
NZ-trained pilot hailed as hero after being stabbed on Israel-bound Flydubai flight
Risk & Compliance

NZ-trained pilot hailed as hero after being stabbed on Israel-bound Flydubai flight

Passengers reached Israel safely after a wounded pilot opened the cockpit, helping crew foil an alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai jet.

By Kanjyik Ghosh • 4 min read • This month
Creators Have Become the Path to Purchase in Southeast Asia. Most Brands Are Still Treating Them Like Media
Generative AI

Creators Have Become the Path to Purchase in Southeast Asia. Most Brands Are Still Treating Them Like Media

Creator-led purchases are now driving Southeast Asia's eCommerce, with 71% of affiliate buyers choosing influencers and creators over other channels.

By Ayaan Mohamud • 5 min read • This month
Drones, thermal imaging and LiDAR: The technology reshaping building inspections in New Zealand
Drones

Drones, thermal imaging and LiDAR: The technology reshaping building inspections in New Zealand

Buyers could face fewer post-settlement surprises as drones, thermal cameras and LiDAR expose hidden defects in New Zealand homes.

By Alert Building Inspections • 5 min read • This month
What Role Should AI Play in Commercial Leases?
Digital Transformation

What Role Should AI Play in Commercial Leases?

Used without solicitor oversight, AI can produce leases that look sound while leaving landlords and tenants exposed to hidden legal and financial risks.

By Dan Yeo • 6 min read • Last month