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Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses
Fintech

Flute study says bad payments drive small business losses

A poor checkout can cost local merchants repeat trade, with 55% of consumers saying one bad payment experience would stop or deter them returning.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
US small firms lean on personal credit, survey finds
Fintech

US small firms lean on personal credit, survey finds

Poorly prepared borrowing is forcing many US small business owners to lean on personal credit, with 75% doing so last year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Cvent says APAC events now use AI in everyday work
Software-as-a-Service

Cvent says APAC events now use AI in everyday work

Event planners are now using AI to cut routine work and prove returns, as Cvent says APAC has moved past the experiment phase.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Hosted Network names Anthony Rosa as Sales Director
Partner Programmes

Hosted Network names Anthony Rosa as Sales Director

The channel-only provider is tightening its leadership as it expands wholesale cloud, connectivity and voice services across Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
eCapital UK appoints John Nelson as Managing Director
Small Business

eCapital UK appoints John Nelson as Managing Director

Smaller firms seeking cash tied up in invoices are set to get more support as the specialist lender expands and hands day-to-day control to John Nelson.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Growing bigger and growing more complex are finally being treated as two different things
Software-as-a-Service

Growing bigger and growing more complex are finally being treated as two different things

Australian mid-sized firms may finally get serious accounting tools without paying ERP costs or enduring months of disruption.

By Phillip Vella • 6 min read • Yesterday
LeanDNA appoints vice presidents in customer success push
Software-as-a-Service

LeanDNA appoints vice presidents in customer success push

Manufacturers using LeanDNA's software may see faster returns as the company expands its customer success and services leadership team.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Keepit names Thomas McCrory as Americas Sales Chief
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit names Thomas McCrory as Americas Sales Chief

AI-driven demand for recoverable cloud data is pushing the backup vendor to deepen its US sales push as business spending rises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Thryv & Wix unveil partnership for small businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Thryv & Wix unveil partnership for small businesses

Small service firms could get a single platform for websites, bookings, marketing and payments if the tie-up is rolled out as planned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Fintech

From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue

Diversifying away from single processors is pushing payment failures into a direct revenue risk, drawing CFOs into orchestration decisions.

By Ran Cohen • 4 min read • 2 days ago
KnowBe4 names Andrew Kanzer as Chief Growth Officer
Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 names Andrew Kanzer as Chief Growth Officer

The appointment signals KnowBe4's push to widen sales and enter new markets as cyber vendors adapt to AI-driven workplace risk.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Telstra Health named APAC company of year by Frost
Data governance

Telstra Health named APAC company of year by Frost

The award underscores rising demand for systems that let clinicians share patient data securely across fragmented care settings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Robotics

Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion

Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
EPAM joins OpenAI partner network for enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

EPAM joins OpenAI partner network for enterprise AI

The tie-up could speed enterprise AI adoption as firms shift from pilots to secure, regulated deployments across core operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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Ricoh Australia appoints Tina Economou as Managing Director
Document Management

Ricoh Australia appoints Tina Economou as Managing Director

The move signals continuity as Ricoh Australia deepens its shift into workplace technology and managed services amid changing office spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Furniture Trader revenue rises 30% to more than AUD $30m
Customer Experience

Furniture Trader revenue rises 30% to more than AUD $30m

A store-led strategy has helped the Melbourne family retailer outpace a shaky sector, with demand holding up for bulky, in-person purchases.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Nuggit launches GBP £5 million fund for UK YouTubers
Artificial Intelligence

Nuggit launches GBP £5 million fund for UK YouTubers

UK YouTube creators can now tap growth capital and operational support without surrendering ownership, as Nuggit targets a fast-maturing sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week