Business strategy stories
Banks and regulators can now verify Ras Al Khaimah free zone companies in seconds, as paper licences are replaced on-chain.
The Italian software group is betting on continuity as it turns to AI-led growth, after posting EUR 1.15 billion in revenue last year.
Most firms expect AI to streamline admin and planning support, while only 3% plan staff reductions this year, a survey shows.
But data quality and integration are slowing deployment, as most brands in Australia and New Zealand remain unable to scale agentic AI.
Small businesses can now query live Xero data in Claude as the accounting group widens its AI push to 4.5 million subscribers.
Small businesses can now ask Claude for live cash and invoice data from Xero without leaving their accounting records.
Legal professionals can now access case files, notes and calendars on the move as Rock MS brings Bedrock to Apple and Android devices.
Live endpoint data will now feed ServiceNow workflows, aiming to cut incident response times and automate patching across large fleets.
Higher AI returns appear to hinge on redesigning jobs and skills, as Gartner found layoffs alone did not boost investment performance.
Cybersecurity and AI demands are pushing most Australian and New Zealand firms to move workloads back from public cloud to private or hybrid systems.
Analysts are increasingly backing Boomi as buyers seek one platform to govern data, APIs and AI as pilots move into production.
Nearly two-thirds of companies using AI in response workflows reported a positive return within a year, the survey found.
Despite higher budgets, 73% of eCommerce leaders say their firms are not ready for wider AI use, survey data show.
Clear reporting can stop managed service providers being treated as a cost, helping justify renewals and opening the door to upsell opportunities.
Businesses testing AI in infrastructure management may gain tighter control over network data, compliance checks and change planning through the new server.
AI skills are pushing up salaries across Australian workplaces, with employers struggling to price talent amid fierce competition.
Momentum stayed firm for Australian small businesses in the March quarter, as sales, jobs and wages all rose despite higher fuel costs.
Incorrect AI responses are already steering customers away, with Atlas finding factual errors in most brand profiles across major platforms.
Cash flow is tightening for Canadian small businesses as March sales improved only slightly, while payment times lengthened and late bills rose.
As personal data risks rise, the security firm is adding leadership to push enterprise growth and broaden its revenue push.