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NAKIVO signs Italian distribution agreement with ICOS
Data Protection

NAKIVO signs Italian distribution agreement with ICOS

The agreement gives Italian resellers another backup and disaster recovery option as NAKIVO expands through ICOS's local channel network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Trustpilot deepens Shopify tie-up on customer reviews
Marketing Technologies

Trustpilot deepens Shopify tie-up on customer reviews

Shopify merchants will be able to surface independent feedback more easily as Trustpilot's app upgrade makes reviews part of the buying journey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Pay.com.au adopts Zendesk AI ahead of US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Pay.com.au adopts Zendesk AI ahead of US expansion

Centralising support has cut costs and handling times as the fintech gears up for its first US office in a $35 trillion market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Xero adds industry benchmarks for small firms in Analytics
Software-as-a-Service

Xero adds industry benchmarks for small firms in Analytics

Small firms can now gauge whether weak margins, slow payments or rising costs are sector-wide or company-specific using Xero's new peer data tool.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Makr3D launches 3D print fulfilment platform in Huddersfield
Supply Chain

Makr3D launches 3D print fulfilment platform in Huddersfield

Creators and small sellers can now ship printed goods from digital files without buying printers or holding stock, as beta testing begins in Huddersfield.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
AWS chief says enterprise AI is now delivering ROI
Semiconductors

AWS chief says enterprise AI is now delivering ROI

AWS CEO Matt Garman says enterprise AI is moving into production as more organisations report measurable returns on investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Quanton marks a decade with six million hours saved
Manufacturing

Quanton marks a decade with six million hours saved

Its founders say the consultancy has avoided redundancies and kept growth lean, even as demand for AI transformation rises across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
FundTap taps GoCardless to speed repayments in ANZ
Digital Transformation

FundTap taps GoCardless to speed repayments in ANZ

Automation is freeing FundTap staff from manual reconciliation as late payments squeeze small firms across Australia and New Zealand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
LiveRamp & Adobe link purchase data for ad campaigns
Marketing Technologies

LiveRamp & Adobe link purchase data for ad campaigns

Brands using commerce media networks could get more precise targeting and personalised ads as first-party purchase data is linked to Adobe tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

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BDO UK partners with MindBridge on audit analytics
Data Analytics

BDO UK partners with MindBridge on audit analytics

The move will let auditors review entire ledgers for anomalies, as BDO UK seeks to lift quality and reduce manual sampling ahead of year ends.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Soccer tournament lifts pubs & kit sales in Australia
Data Analytics

Soccer tournament lifts pubs & kit sales in Australia

Australian pubs are seeing extra footfall and kit purchases have surged as live matches spur late-night and early-morning spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Tyro partners with Bakers Delight across 500 stores
Digital Transformation

Tyro partners with Bakers Delight across 500 stores

The deal aims to cut admin for Bakers Delight franchisees and link payments with Microsoft Dynamics 365 across more than 500 Australian stores.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Ebury launches supplier payment finance in New Zealand
Fintech

Ebury launches supplier payment finance in New Zealand

Small importers in New Zealand may get relief from cashflow strain as unsecured trade finance lets them pay overseas suppliers later.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Google faces UK trial over app store commission claims
Google

Google faces UK trial over app store commission claims

An opt-out case could leave thousands of UK app developers sharing damages from alleged overcharging on Google Play if they win.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge
Digital Transformation

Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge

Amazon will invest USD $48 billion in India by 2030, expanding AI, cloud and logistics infrastructure while increasing jobs and exports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
The Candy Garage doubles sales after logistics shift
Digital Transformation

The Candy Garage doubles sales after logistics shift

Outsourced fulfilment has freed the Lincoln confectionery firm to scale up, with daily collections replacing weekly dispatches and turnover climbing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Xflow adds global card payments for Indian businesses
Fintech

Xflow adds global card payments for Indian businesses

Indian exporters could boost overseas collections as Xflow says its new card service lifts cross-border payment success rates above 90%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Earlypay warns SMEs on late payments as costs rise
Data Analytics

Earlypay warns SMEs on late payments as costs rise

Rising costs and overdue invoices are squeezing Australian SMEs, with late payments now at a six-year high, Earlypay says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026