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Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs
Financial Systems

Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs

Xero launches Open for Small Business, a podcast showcasing the inspiring journeys and resilience of Aotearoa's small business owners every fortnight.

By Bridget Snelling • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Access the new Investment Boost via Xero
Cartech

Access the new Investment Boost via Xero

New Zealand's Investment Boost lets businesses claim 20% of new asset costs immediately; Xero now supports this for purchases from 22 May 2025 onwards.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
“Is this the top?” Keeping a calm brain amidst the noise
Crypto

“Is this the top?” Keeping a calm brain amidst the noise

Bitcoin's soaring highs spark questions of timing and risk; a calm, disciplined plan beats chasing peaks in the unpredictable crypto market.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market
Human Capital Management

Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market

AI-powered smart matching tech is helping SMEs hire faster and fairer, focusing on skills over CVs to tackle talent shortages and rising recruitment costs.

By Jennifer Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
The real reason why 95% of AI pilots don't succeed
Risk & Compliance

The real reason why 95% of AI pilots don't succeed

MIT reveals 95% of AI pilots fail to deliver value, highlighting the need for robust processes and realistic expectations in AI adoption.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Using AI to predict the timing of supplier payments improves cash flow forecasting
Data Analytics

Using AI to predict the timing of supplier payments improves cash flow forecasting

AI-driven predictions of supplier payment timing boost cash flow forecasting for manufacturers, enhancing working capital and supplier relations.

By James Robinson • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
How vulnerability management has become a boardroom issue
Security Information and Event Management

How vulnerability management has become a boardroom issue

Vulnerability management is now a critical boardroom priority as Australian firms face tighter cyber regulations and rising digital threats requiring automated, proactive defence.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2)

Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV on Switch 2 boasts upgraded 1440p visuals, 20 new minigames, and fresh modes, making it a must-play for original fans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities
DevOps

September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities

Microsoft patches 176 vulnerabilities this September, including critical flaws in Azure Linux, SQL Server, and Azure HPC, with no current exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
AMD highlights AI efficiency gains in MLPerf inference tests
Generative AI

AMD highlights AI efficiency gains in MLPerf inference tests

AMD's latest MLPerf v5.1 shows its Instinct GPUs deliver breakthrough AI efficiency and scalability, enabling cost-effective generative AI deployments.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Why the hesitation? Addressing hidden PII security risks
Data Protection

Why the hesitation? Addressing hidden PII security risks

Boards must urgently tackle hidden PII risks in unstructured data exposed by AI, or face costly incidents and government action by 2027, warns expert.

By Petar Bielovich • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Game review: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land (Switch 2)

Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land enhances the 2022 classic with 12 new levels, smoother 60fps visuals, and fresh transformations on Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

How banks can accelerate the home energy transition through green mortgages
Customer Experience

How banks can accelerate the home energy transition through green mortgages

Banks can speed up the home energy transition by offering green mortgages that fund retrofits, lowering costs and cutting household emissions effectively.

By Lucy O'Connor • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Can technology bridge Australia's care gap with dignity for our ageing communities?
Digital Transformation

Can technology bridge Australia's care gap with dignity for our ageing communities?

Australia's ageing population will surge by 54% by 2041, yet care worker shortages threaten dignity, prompting calls for tech to boost efficiency and empathy.

By Vishwas Mahajan • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Unlocking Black Friday and Cyber Monday success: Your essential guide
Customer Experience

Unlocking Black Friday and Cyber Monday success: Your essential guide

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 saw UK transactions rise 9.5%, with a 119% increase in loyalty sign-ups, highlighting retail's huge Q4 potential.

By Jess New • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
How Agentic AI is tackling the mundane and essential tasks industry relies upon
Digital twins

How Agentic AI is tackling the mundane and essential tasks industry relies upon

Agentic AI in Australia is set to soar to US$435.1m by 2030, automating mundane tasks and boosting industry efficiency across sectors.

By Jim Chappell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety
Digital Transformation

Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety

SafeWork NSW's largest safety blitz in a decade issued over 500 notices, highlighting widespread non-compliance and ongoing risks in Australian workplaces.

By Luke Boyle • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025