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Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.

MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.

Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.

The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.

GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.

Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.

MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.

NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.

A striking 97% of executives report feeling unprepared for Google's third-party cookie phase-out, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities.

A new report reveals that 74% of digital banking customers in Australia and New Zealand consider their banking app crucial in choosing their bank.

HSBC and Visa launch Zing, a money app enabling users to manage multi-currency funds and transact globally in over 200 countries, leveraging cutting-edge fintech.

Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.

Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.

MoEngage launches a new platform in Australia, aimed at helping financial institutions tackle inefficiencies and deliver personalised customer experiences in real time.

A BBD Perfect Storm Co/Labs survey reveals UK business leaders' anxiety over rapid tech evolution, with many admitting to stress and a fear of appearing outdated.

Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.

Paymentology has named Stephen Bowe as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 15+ years of banking and payments expertise to advance next-gen payment solutions.

New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.