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Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
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Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.
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Celonis unveils process intelligence tools to boost AI returns
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Celonis unveils AI-driven upgrades to AgentC, integrating Orchestration Engine and launching Solution Suites for supply chain, finance, sustainability, and more.
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Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach
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The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.
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Circula raises EUR €15 million to expand AI expense automation
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German expense management firm Circula has raised EUR €15 million to boost AI-driven automation, aiming to ease finance teams' workload and expand internationally.
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FC Bayern partners with Celonis to boost operations with AI
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Celonis becomes exclusive Process Intelligence partner of FC Bayern Munich, aiming to enhance operational efficiency across key club departments.
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Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
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Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.
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Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts
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Two-thirds of finance pros in the UK and US use AI daily to boost productivity, yet many struggle to measure its ROI effectively, says new Emburse report.
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UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
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UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.
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BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant for billing
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BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant that simplifies cloud billing management by enabling natural language queries and real-time reporting for enterprises.
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Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
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Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Durata expands leadership to drive growth in data centre sector
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Durata expands senior leadership, adding three directors to boost growth in the global critical power and data centre sectors amid AI-driven demand surge.
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Endava partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise growth
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Endava formalises its partnership with OpenAI, joining the Beta Services Partner Program to advance AI-driven business transformation globally.
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ATO reporting changes from 1 Jan 2025: Streamlining Australian Local File process
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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From 1 Jan 2025, Australian CbCREs must use ATO's streamlined LCMSF V 4.0 for local file reporting, enhancing consistency and risk detection in tax compliance.
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CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
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A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
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Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.
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AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
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Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
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Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.
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Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Virgin Atlantic launches 'AI Champion' apprenticeship for all staff, boosting AI skills across roles with support from education tech firm Cambridge Spark.
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Why finance teams can’t afford to ignore shifting spend trends and artificial intelligence innovation
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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As employee spending habits shift due to hybrid work, finance teams must leverage AI to modernise spend management and mitigate growing financial risks.
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Oracle's cloud boosts efficiency for construction giants
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Oracle has revealed that major engineering firms including Black & Veatch and WSP Global are using its Fusion Cloud Applications to boost operational efficiency.