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Expedia moves ad business under chief marketing officer
Expedia

Expedia moves ad business under chief marketing officer

Expedia is aiming to boost revenue from ad sales as travel platforms race to turn booking data and loyalty schemes into media businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
TechnologyOne posts record profit as AI boosts growth
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne posts record profit as AI boosts growth

Strong adoption of AI tools and SaaS+ lifted TechnologyOne to its 17th straight record first-half profit and revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Sovereignty boosts enterprise AI returns, study finds
Data Protection

Sovereignty boosts enterprise AI returns, study finds

Better control of data and AI systems is delivering five times the return on investment for enterprises, a new study found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds

Pressure is mounting on firms to show returns, as 78% of organisations say AI projects have failed or stalled at pilot stage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
8x8 promotes Chris Angus to Vice President Sales EMEA
Unified Communications

8x8 promotes Chris Angus to Vice President Sales EMEA

The promotion comes as 8x8 tries to grow EMEA sales for its contact centre and customer experience software amid fierce sector competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Gong tops USD $500 million ARR as growth accelerates
Customer Relationship Management

Gong tops USD $500 million ARR as growth accelerates

Half of the Fortune 10 now use the platform as Gong crosses USD $500 million in ARR after a tenth straight quarter of faster growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australia & New Zealand brands lead APAC in agentic AI
Digital Transformation

Australia & New Zealand brands lead APAC in agentic AI

But data quality and integration are slowing deployment, as most brands in Australia and New Zealand remain unable to scale agentic AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Xero rolls out Anthropic integration to all subscribers
Data Protection

Xero rolls out Anthropic integration to all subscribers

Small businesses can now query live Xero data in Claude as the accounting group widens its AI push to 4.5 million subscribers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Xero launches live Claude integration for customers
Data Protection

Xero launches live Claude integration for customers

Small businesses can now ask Claude for live cash and invoice data from Xero without leaving their accounting records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Rock MS launches Bedrock mobile app for solicitors
Document Management

Rock MS launches Bedrock mobile app for solicitors

Legal professionals can now access case files, notes and calendars on the move as Rock MS brings Bedrock to Apple and Android devices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Tanium & ServiceNow launch autonomous IT product
Digital Transformation

Tanium & ServiceNow launch autonomous IT product

Live endpoint data will now feed ServiceNow workflows, aiming to cut incident response times and automate patching across large fleets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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UK chief executives boost M&A as AI drives dealmaking rise
Digital Transformation

UK chief executives boost M&A as AI drives dealmaking rise

EY-Parthenon says dealmaking is shifting towards AI and technology as 87% of UK chief executives expect their M&A appetite to rise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australian SMEs absorb rising fuel costs, MYOB says
Data Analytics

Australian SMEs absorb rising fuel costs, MYOB says

Fuel now tops cost pressures for Australian SMEs, but most are still swallowing the rise rather than passing it on to customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
ANS launches AI apprenticeship courses for managers
Digital Transformation

ANS launches AI apprenticeship courses for managers

Employers get shorter routes to train managers for AI adoption, as the new courses target governance, strategy and workplace change.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI skills now driving UK pay & promotion decisions
Digital Transformation

AI skills now driving UK pay & promotion decisions

Employers are increasingly paying premiums and boosting careers for staff who can use AI safely, according to a survey of UK leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Business resilience in an age of uncertainty
Data Analytics

Business resilience in an age of uncertainty

Australian firms are shifting from lean efficiency to resilience, using AI, diversified suppliers and shorter planning cycles to absorb shocks and grow.

By Vab Mittal • 4 min read • Last week
Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience
Digital Transformation

Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience

Higher labour costs are pushing retailers to cut hiring and raise prices as employee experience slips down the agenda, WorkJam says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australian employers raise pay for AI skills, survey finds
Human Capital Management

Australian employers raise pay for AI skills, survey finds

AI skills are pushing up salaries across Australian workplaces, with employers struggling to price talent amid fierce competition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week