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Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong

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Westcon Solutions wins Hong Kong and Macau distribution deal to back UiPath partners with services, engineering support and AI automation tools.
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Colladium launches SMSF gateway amid service closures

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Colladium launches SMSF Gateway for trustees and accountants as Australia Post and SuperChoice services shut, offering a cheaper ATO-registered alternative.
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Microsoft warns of Storm-1175's rapid Medusa attacks

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Microsoft says Storm-1175 is exploiting newly disclosed flaws within hours, hitting organisations in the UK and elsewhere with fast-moving Medusa ransomware.
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V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC

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V2 AI has secured Databricks Silver Partner status, strengthening its credentials as it targets more data and AI work across Asia-Pacific.
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Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

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Cisco adds Deloitte veteran Pete Shimer to board, strengthening audit oversight as the networking giant pushes into AI-driven infrastructure.
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AI agents shake up accounting firms' bookkeeping workflows

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AI agents prompt accounting firms to redesign bookkeeping and tax workflows as junior staff tasks are automated and human oversight stays central.
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Legora hits USD $100 million ARR as legal AI demand grows

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Legora tops USD $100 million ARR in 18 months as legal AI adoption accelerates across firms and corporate teams.
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Six Degrees rebrands with human-led hiring message

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Six Degrees refreshes its brand with a human-first recruitment message, arguing experienced consultants still matter more than automation in senior hiring.
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Rosella raises AUD $3.7 million for AI insurance brokerage

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Rosella bags AUD $3.7 million to automate commercial insurance broking as it targets the USD $215 billion US market.
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AI prompts clients to question expert fees, report finds

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One in three firms say clients now think AI can do expert work in-house, raising pricing pressure for agencies and consultancies.
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KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

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KPMG survey shows global leaders will keep AI investment high through recession fears, as governance and workforce change separate winners from the rest.
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Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants

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Data analysis and AI literacy emerge as the most sought-after skills as Caseware study finds many accountancy firms unprepared for AI retraining.
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AskNicely launches Ask NiceAI for service businesses

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AskNicely unveils Ask NiceAI to help managers at multi-site service businesses turn scattered customer feedback into faster, data-backed action.
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BRX launches CM.OSX with McKinnon to guide AI marketing

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BRX Group has launched CM.OSX to help marketing chiefs adopt AI and automation, appointing Alison McKinnon as founding Managing Partner.
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Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal

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Multiplier expands in New Zealand with Oxygen Advisors buyout as the startup-focused accounting firm joins its global roll-up.
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Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads

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Dext adds time-tracking insight to help accountants and bookkeepers spot workload bottlenecks and client-heavy periods on its Advanced plan.
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AI & automation could lift law firm profits, study finds

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Law firms in US and Canada face rising admin drag as LEAP research finds AI and automation could unlock profitability through fewer manual tasks.
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Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer

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Baidam boosts executive line-up with internal promotion as Anita Sheridan-Roddick takes on newly created revenue role in Sydney.
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Harvey raises USD $200 million in AI legal funding

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Harvey wins USD $200 million as investors back its plan to turn legal AI from chat tools into workflow-running agents.
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Rocketlane raises USD $60m to expand AI services platform

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Rocketlane secures USD $60m Series C to accelerate global rollout of Nitro, its AI-driven professional services execution platform.