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How connected retail technology is driving smarter, data-driven decisions
Digital Signage

How connected retail technology is driving smarter, data-driven decisions

Connected store systems are helping retailers cut costs, react faster to demand and keep shelves, pricing and campaigns up to date.

By Paul Kyriakos • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Watchlist screening: Reducing false positives in Australia & New Zealand
Customer Relationship Management

Watchlist screening: Reducing false positives in Australia & New Zealand

Higher false positive rates are slowing onboarding and draining compliance teams as sanctions screening volumes rise across Australia and New Zealand.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
AngelList buys Ark to expand private markets platform
Software-as-a-Service

AngelList buys Ark to expand private markets platform

The deal gives fund administrators access to AngelList's banking and payments network, speeding capital calls, distributions and reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Jul 2026
Hospitality POS shifts to connected self-service platforms
Software-as-a-Service

Hospitality POS shifts to connected self-service platforms

Operators could lift spend and speed service as hospitality payments move from fixed terminals to connected platforms across venues.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks
Software-as-a-Service

Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks

Beauty and wellness operators can now cut manual bookkeeping as financial data flows straight from Fresha into Xero and QuickBooks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Sage adds GoCardless Pay by Bank to accounting software
Software-as-a-Service

Sage adds GoCardless Pay by Bank to accounting software

Small firms can now collect one-off invoice payments faster, with automatic reconciliation aimed at easing cash flow and admin work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Mambu gains Swift certification for payments platform
Fintech

Mambu gains Swift certification for payments platform

New customers can tap Swift's global network without building their own connectivity, as BankB goes live on Mambu's managed service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI
Robotics

Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI

Labour shortages and an ageing workforce are pushing Japanese manufacturers to test AI-controlled robots in factories, logistics and hospitals.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Asia Pacific leads AI adoption but skills shortage bites
Data Protection

Asia Pacific leads AI adoption but skills shortage bites

The region's corporate real estate teams are facing a widening skills gap as AI use outpaces readiness, JLL says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
AI reshapes leadership & customer service, say execs
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes leadership & customer service, say execs

Many organisations are still testing AI in pilots, as executives say trust, governance and measurable results now matter more than hype.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Idoba updates mining simulation with weekly planning
Digital Transformation

Idoba updates mining simulation with weekly planning

The upgrade gives underground mine planners a way to spot congestion, equipment conflicts and schedule risk before crews go underground.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
AI leaders urge pragmatic adoption beyond the hype
Data Protection

AI leaders urge pragmatic adoption beyond the hype

Adoption is stalling where firms lack clean data, strong workflows and guardrails, raising risks in retail, healthcare and IT.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Logile launches simulator to cut retailer labour costs
Software-as-a-Service

Logile launches simulator to cut retailer labour costs

Retailers under margin pressure can now test staffing and opening-hours decisions before budgets are set, using Logile's new simulator.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jul 2026
Corning Credit Union adds plain-language search with Tursio
Data Protection

Corning Credit Union adds plain-language search with Tursio

Staff can now pull member data in plain English after Corning Credit Union cut wait times from weeks to near-instant ad hoc searches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jul 2026
Citrin Cooperman adopts Caseware AI suite for audits
Digital Transformation

Citrin Cooperman adopts Caseware AI suite for audits

The move is designed to improve audit consistency, speed staff training and help the firm scale more effectively across engagements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jul 2026
ConnectOne uses nCino AI to cut lending admin tasks
Software-as-a-Service

ConnectOne uses nCino AI to cut lending admin tasks

Routine lending work could be slashed for ConnectOne Bank staff as nCino's AI tools cut some document searches from 20 minutes to 30 seconds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jul 2026
How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue
Robotics

How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue

Poorly governed AI agents could trigger outages, compliance breaches and boardroom liability as Australian firms rush to deploy them.

By Sharryn Napier • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils
Smart Cities

Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils

Residents could see faster council services as three Adelaide local authorities test AI under a four-year partnership with Bailey Abbott.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026