About Karen Joy
Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
Karen wears two hats at TechDay, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with finance tasks. She bridges writing content and reconciling numbers to support the team, with the same level of accuracy and precision.
Stories by Karen Joy
Gusto brings payroll tools & insights into ChatGPT
Yesterday
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Gusto launches a ChatGPT app letting small firms query payroll data, with limited users also able to run pay directly from the chat.
AI reshapes accounting firms but full automation lags
Yesterday
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
AI is transforming everyday work in accountancy firms, but messy gaps between systems and people mean full automation remains distant.
Accountants embrace AI tools as scepticism increases
2 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.
Cohesity boosts identity resilience for hybrid AD, Entra
2 days ago
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Cohesity has expanded its Identity Resilience tools to detect, block and rapidly undo attacks on hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID.
Commonwealth Bank, OpenAI boost AI skills for SMEs
2 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
Commonwealth Bank teams with OpenAI on AI and cyber training to close skills gaps for 1 million Australian small business customers.
EU rules push POS compliance to the frontline checkout
3 days ago
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biometrics
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fintech
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cx
EU rules are turning the checkout into a compliance hub, pushing retailers to rethink POS tech, processes and in-store customer journeys.
Xero unveils 2025 app Power Lists spotlighting top tools
3 days ago
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crm
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devops
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data analytics
Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.
AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
AI reshapes data privacy risk across Australia, NZ
3 days ago
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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.
Gigamon honours global partners for deep observability
3 days ago
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edutech
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.
Motivair unveils 2.5MW liquid cooling unit for AI data
3 days ago
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Schneider launches 2.5MW coolant unit for liquid-cooled AI data centres, scaling to 10MW+ to match next-gen GPU and AI factory demands.
Banking Circle joins AP+ committee to boost fintech pay
3 days ago
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fintech
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payment technologies
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westpac
Banking Circle wins 2026 AP+ committee seat, vowing to champion fintech needs and speed instant payment adoption across Australia.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
3 days ago
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malware
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uc
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data protection
Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
Gen warns of soaring online scams targeting Kiwis in Q4
4 days ago
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mdm
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phishing
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martech
New Zealand faces a 271% jump in fake shop scams as criminals exploit routine clicks, QR scans and DIY guides to trick online shoppers.
LaunchDarkly adds new tech, finance chiefs amid growth
4 days ago
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network infrastructure
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devops
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digital transformation
LaunchDarkly names new tech and finance chiefs as revenue nears USD $200 million and demand for AI software delivery tools accelerates.
Hubtel IT grows team to drive AI & cyber security push
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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phishing
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cartech
Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets GBP £2.5m turnover as it ramps up AI and cyber security services for UK small businesses.
HCLTech to run AI-led IT services for Team Global Express
4 days ago
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
HCLTech wins Team Global Express deal to run consolidated IT and deploy AI-led automation across logistics operations in ANZ.
Schneider Electric unveils AI-first Resource Advisor+
4 days ago
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supply chain
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
Schneider Electric has launched Resource Advisor+, an AI-first platform unifying energy, emissions and supply chain data for smarter decarbonisation.
Check Point adds Auckland SASE PoP for NZ data needs
4 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Check Point opens Auckland SASE PoP, giving New Zealand firms local data residency, lower latency and compliance-focused cloud security.
Thomson Reuters unveils industry Trust in AI Alliance
4 days ago
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hyperscale
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Thomson Reuters launches Trust in AI Alliance with Anthropic, AWS, Google Cloud and OpenAI to develop trustworthy agentic AI systems.