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Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap

Only 6% of accountants feel ready for July’s anti-money laundering rules, leaving small firms exposed to penalties and heavier compliance duties.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Access Group acquires ATO SmartDocs to boost automation suite

The Access Group acquires ATO SmartDocs to enhance its accounting software suite, boosting automation and compliance support for Australian firms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Identity and Access Management

Access Group launches Small Business Software Grants in Australia

Access Group rolls out Small Business Software Grants, offering $10,000 each to 10 Australian SMEs amid soaring costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

Global Stories

Access Group stories

Data Protection

UK hospitality operators worry over AI data security

More than half of UK and Irish hospitality businesses fear AI could expose customer and company data, a new survey shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Access Hospitality names Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO

Access Hospitality appoints former Sage tech leader Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO to steer global platform expansion and agentic AI strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

MYOB appoints Paul Voges to lead enterprise division for growth

MYOB has appointed Paul Voges to lead its Enterprise Division, aiming to grow its cloud ERP platform among mid-sized businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Storage

The Access Group boosts SaaS resilience with Pure Storage

The Access Group enhances SaaS resilience and global data management by adopting Pure Storage, securing services for 160,000 organisations worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Paytronix unveils AI tool to boost hospitality marketing campaigns

Paytronix launches Journey Builder, an AI tool that automates personalised marketing campaigns for restaurants and convenience stores in real time.

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

Storage

Data sovereignty emerges as key risk amid global tensions

Data sovereignty is emerging as a critical risk amid global tensions, with organisations worldwide rethinking data storage to mitigate service and reputational threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Human Capital Management

Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress

A survey by The Access Group reveals 74% of tech professionals use artificial intelligence, saving nearly three hours a week and enhancing workplace productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Human Capital Management

Access Group launches AI-enhanced HR software Access Evo

Access Group unveils Access Evo, a unified AI-powered software aiming to streamline HR processes and reduce operational inefficiencies for HR professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

EduTech

Scientific sector sees significant 8% spike in sick leave

Research reveals an 8% rise in sick leave within the professional, scientific and technical activities industry in 2023, according to Access PeopleHR.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS

The Access Group cements its commitment to Australia and New Zealand's SMEs, acquiring award-winning software firm, ChangeGPS, marking their fourth accounting-tech acquisition in ANZ in three years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024