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
Shuttlerock unifies finance & HR globally with Workday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
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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hyperscale
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dc
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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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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
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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data protection
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digital transformation
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fintech
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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crm
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data analytics
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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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fintech
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cx
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martech
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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financial systems
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erp
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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 protection
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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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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
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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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
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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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
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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biometrics
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fintech
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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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crm
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devops
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data analytics
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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digital transformation
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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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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.
Gigamon honours global partners for deep observability
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edutech
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.
Motivair unveils 2.5MW liquid cooling unit for AI data
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Schneider launches 2.5MW coolant unit for liquid-cooled AI data centres, scaling to 10MW+ to match next-gen GPU and AI factory demands.
Banking Circle joins AP+ committee to boost fintech pay
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fintech
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payment technologies
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westpac
Banking Circle wins 2026 AP+ committee seat, vowing to champion fintech needs and speed instant payment adoption across Australia.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
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malware
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uc
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data protection
Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.