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 - Page 4
Fingular secures SGD $10m Kilde credit line for SEA push
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Fingular taps Kilde for SGD $10m credit line to fund Southeast Asia expansion, ramping up Malaysia consumer lending under Tambadana.
Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief
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Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.
HCLTech to buy Singapore wealth consultancy Finergic
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it services
HCLTech moves to deepen its wealth management push with a deal to acquire Singapore-based consultancy Finergic, pending approval by 2026.
Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing
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Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.
Shuttlerock unifies finance & HR globally with Workday
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Shuttlerock adopts Workday to unify global finance and HR, tightening controls and boosting real-time insight as its international footprint grows.
Microsoft unveils Maia 200 AI chip to power inference
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genai
Microsoft has unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip, claiming up to 10 PFLOPS FP4 performance to power large-scale inference and “reasoning AI”.
Tenable debuts AI exposure tool for unified cyber risk
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cloud security
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Tenable launches Tenable One AI Exposure to map, govern and reduce AI-driven cyber risk across cloud, SaaS, APIs and on-prem estates.
AI tools reshape accounting workflows & client work
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AI has shifted from hype to an everyday tool for accountants, reshaping workflows, client work and skills as agentic systems loom.
Xero expands App Store with new global integrations
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digital transformation
Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.
Xero revamps developer tools & unveils new API fees
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Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.
Xero launches rebuilt credit notes with phased rollout
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xero
Xero begins phased rollout of rebuilt credit notes, offering a switchable new interface, stricter audit controls and manual save behaviour.
Gusto brings payroll tools & insights into ChatGPT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.