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Ramp bets on self-driving finance tools for US firms

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New York fintech Ramp is betting on 'self-driving' finance, using AI and Visa cards to automate spend, bills and cash for US firms.
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LivTech strengthens leadership for senior care growth

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LivTech hires Ron Kozlin as CFO and Andrew Goode as VP of Development to steer its fast-growing senior care software business.
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Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority

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On International Women's Day 2026, Give to Gain calls for women's financial knowledge and autonomy to be treated as a fundamental right.
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CFOs boost tech & AI budgets as hiring growth stalls

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CFOs shift from hiring to hardware, funnelling bigger budgets into tech, AI and sales while HR, headcount and pay growth lose momentum.
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CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows

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CFOs are funnelling 2026 budgets into tech, AI and sales, while easing back on hiring, HR spending and rapid pay growth.
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California agencies weigh AI tools for SB 707 access

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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California agencies test AI translation to meet SB 707 language rules by July 2026, weighing costs, quality and impact on public meetings.
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CFOs step up investor relations as AI tools reshape IR

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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CFOs are devoting more time to investors as AI accelerates research, driving faster, higher-volume engagement and tighter response demands.
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Aspire links with Deel to streamline cross-border hiring

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Aspire embeds Deel's Employer of Record tools to let startups hire, pay and manage overseas staff from a single cross-border finance platform.
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IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
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CFOs tighten grip as rising cloud costs hit tech margins

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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CFOs seize control of cloud spending as volatile infrastructure and AI costs erode tech start-up margins and strain forecast accuracy.
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US holiday shoppers rein in spending amid pressure

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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US holiday shoppers to rein in festive spending as 60% say financial strain will curb gift budgets, new national survey data shows.
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Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.
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Zoho debuts unified spend & AI-driven billing tools

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Zoho launches unified spend management and AI-driven billing tools, aiming to give large enterprises tighter control over finances.
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Graylog appoints Jody Cire as CFO to drive AI growth

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Graylog names Jody Cire CFO to sharpen capital strategy and scale its AI-powered security analytics platform for global enterprise growth.
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AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.
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ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.
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Ram Paudel named Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Ram Paudel has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber, leading financial strategy as the firm expands in North America's cybersecurity market.
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Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.
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DoorDash expands global reach, partners with Oracle NetSuite

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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DoorDash leverages Oracle NetSuite for growing over 37 million active consumers monthly in 30+ countries, connecting buyers with 500,000+ local businesses.