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Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders
Hybrid Cloud

Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders

Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.

By Sascha Giese • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Tech tops Black Friday wishlists as astrology sways shoppers
Samsung

Tech tops Black Friday wishlists as astrology sways shoppers

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Most Australians to cut festive spending, focus on gifts & food
Marketing Technologies

Most Australians to cut festive spending, focus on gifts & food

Most Australians plan to cut festive spending in 2025, focusing mainly on gifts and food, as economic caution shapes their holiday priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Kieser streamlines operations with AI-driven NetSuite rollout
Data Analytics

Kieser streamlines operations with AI-driven NetSuite rollout

Kieser Australia has replaced manual spreadsheets with AI-powered Oracle NetSuite, cutting financial closing from 25 to 3 days and boosting national expansion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use
Data Analytics

Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use

Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales
Payment Technologies

Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales

Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future
DevOps

Wagga Wagga Council extends TechnologyOne partnership for future

Wagga Wagga City Council is extending its 26-year partnership with TechnologyOne by adopting the cloud-based OneCouncil ERP platform via SaaS+ to boost efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025

Global Stories

Budgeting stories

Webinar: What CFOs can learn from Kieser outgrowing Xero
Financial Systems

Webinar: What CFOs can learn from Kieser outgrowing Xero

Kieser streamlined finance by replacing 27 Xero accounts with one NetSuite system, cutting month-end closes from 25 days to three for faster growth.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings
Customer Experience

Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings

Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth
Digital Transformation

Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth

Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Enterprise-grade planning is now accessible for mid-market teams
Fintech

Enterprise-grade planning is now accessible for mid-market teams

NetSuite's cloud-based Enterprise Performance Management now brings advanced, AI-powered planning tools to mid-market finance teams for real-time business insights.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Budgeting stories

UK firms warned over spreadsheet reliance amid cyber risks
Digital Transformation

UK firms warned over spreadsheet reliance amid cyber risks

UK firms face growing cyber risks and errors from spreadsheet reliance, urging a shift to more secure, collaborative business planning tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Ram Paudel named Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber
Identity and Access Management

Ram Paudel named Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation
Data Analytics

Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation

Singapore's Moneythor launches AI Suite to help banks deliver personalised, proactive banking experiences and boost customer engagement globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Father's Day spending to hit GBP £1.12 billion despite fewer shoppers
Artificial Intelligence

Father's Day spending to hit GBP £1.12 billion despite fewer shoppers

Despite fewer shoppers marking Father's Day, UK spending on gifts is set to reach GBP £1.12 billion in 2025, driven by inflation and rising prices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Velixo secures funding to accelerate ERP reporting growth
Software-as-a-Service

Velixo secures funding to accelerate ERP reporting growth

Velixo has secured Series A funding from Elephant to enhance its Excel-based ERP reporting solutions, aiming to drive innovation and growth in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025