Shared services stories
Australasian universities facing an October cyber deadline get round-the-clock local monitoring to better protect sensitive research and student data.
Automation could shrink entry-level finance roles as Gartner says 20% of firms will pour all talent spend into advanced digital skills by 2028.
Supplier breaches are amplifying disruption, with ransomware incidents in Europe rising 55.1% year on year in the first four months of 2026.
The separation from Unilever will hinge on a new digital backbone, with systems to be rolled out over 18 months before TSA support ends in 2027.
The new unit targets firms expanding across Latin America, where varying rules can complicate cross-border operations and raise compliance costs.
Finance teams face tighter AP controls and fraud risks as Basware gains a second major analyst endorsement for its AI-driven platform.
The statewide rollout aims to give counties, cities and universities real-time visibility into cyber threats as attacks on public services intensify.
The recognition underscores rising demand for invoice tools that can meet tighter e-invoicing rules, cut fraud risk and support AI oversight.
More than 250,000 community services workers can now track entitlements across employers after a New South Wales portal went live.
Boards may question finance AI programmes unless spending shifts from efficiency gains towards better decisions and growth, Gartner said.
The Hampshire authority gains 24-hour protection for resident data and services without the cost of building its own security centre.
Residents could see faster council services as three Adelaide local authorities test AI under a four-year partnership with Bailey Abbott.
With NZD $13 billion set to be spent on public technology, the firm says procurement reform could keep more taxpayer money and control at home.
The Dubai-based group is tapping India's engineering talent to deepen support for client platforms, AI and cyber security worldwide.
Australian patients could reach specialists far faster as TP's Bali hub cuts referral waits from days to minutes for providers under pressure.
Regulated firms in Canada can now share AI controls and intellectual property, with the first system already handling more than two trillion tokens a month.
More than 170,000 TAFE students in Victoria will gain a single platform for enrolments and administration as ageing systems are replaced.
Clients seeking fewer vendors may now get workforce, technology and risk support from one provider as AI deployments scale beyond pilots.
The overhaul should cut manual work and improve reporting for 342,000 residents as the council replaces legacy finance systems with cloud software.
Skills shortages and higher costs are pushing Australian companies to use offshore centres for HR, payroll, finance and technology.
