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Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events
Cartech

Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions
Risk & Compliance

Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions

Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase
Enterprise Resource Planning

Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase

Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves
Data Analytics

Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Sensitive data uploads to AI tools rise as personal account use grows
Human Capital Management

Sensitive data uploads to AI tools rise as personal account use grows

Uploads of sensitive data to AI tools rose to 26.4% in Q3 2025, with personal accounts contributing 12%, raising concerns over data security in UK and US firms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Private equity sponsors & CFOs clash over exit readiness levels
Risk & Compliance

Private equity sponsors & CFOs clash over exit readiness levels

A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Litera embeds Lito AI in legal tools at no extra charge for users
Document Management

Litera embeds Lito AI in legal tools at no extra charge for users

Litera embeds its AI legal agent Lito into core products at no extra cost, offering tens of thousands of lawyers AI automation within trusted tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

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5 ways to cut IT costs with network digital twins
Firewalls

5 ways to cut IT costs with network digital twins

Network digital twins offer IT leaders five effective ways to cut rising IT costs by improving visibility, rightsizing networks, and reducing tech debt.

By Pavel Bykov • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy
Artificial Intelligence

Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy

Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures' SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government's £150 million professional services strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Addepar names Peter O'Brien & Janeen France to top roles
Fintech

Addepar names Peter O'Brien & Janeen France to top roles

Addepar appoints Peter O'Brien as Chief Revenue Officer and Janeen France as Chief Client Officer, boosting leadership amid European expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Why zero touch A/R belongs on the CFO agenda
Data Analytics

Why zero touch A/R belongs on the CFO agenda

Zero Touch A/R transforms finance by automating receivables, boosting cash flow, and freeing CFOs to focus on growth and strategic initiatives.

By Joel Campbell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI Has Redefined What a Technology Partner Should Be - And Australia's Tech Sector Must Evolve With It
Digital Transformation

AI Has Redefined What a Technology Partner Should Be - And Australia's Tech Sector Must Evolve With It

AI has transformed Australia's tech sector, demanding partners who integrate strategy, engineering and data to deliver rapid, scalable innovation and real outcomes.

By Michael Cali • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
BDO appoints Ben Coggin to boost Yorkshire Deals team growth
Partner Programmes

BDO appoints Ben Coggin to boost Yorkshire Deals team growth

BDO welcomes Ben Coggin as Transaction Services Partner to drive growth in Yorkshire and North East, strengthening support for mid-market businesses' strategic deals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Kate Driver rejoins DLA Piper to boost Auckland funds practice
DLA Piper

Kate Driver rejoins DLA Piper to boost Auckland funds practice

Kate Driver has rejoined DLA Piper in Auckland as senior associate, enhancing the firm's Investment Management & Funds practice with her global expertise.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
SNP migrates its SAP systems to Cloud ERP Public with Kyano
Digital Transformation

SNP migrates its SAP systems to Cloud ERP Public with Kyano

SNP migrates its SAP systems to SAP Cloud ERP Public Edition using its Kyano platform, enhancing its transformation expertise and benefiting customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2025
Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores
Apple

Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores

Buzzle, formed as Apple's largest Australian reseller in 2000, collapsed within six months amid the dot‑com bust, sparking a precedent‑setting legal battle with Apple.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports
Cartech

Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports

Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025