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OneAdvanced launches IQ platform in Australia & New Zealand
Data Protection

OneAdvanced launches IQ platform in Australia & New Zealand

Organisations in regulated sectors could gain productivity without losing oversight as the platform embeds governed AI into existing workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
One in five firms hit by shadow AI security incident
Network Security

One in five firms hit by shadow AI security incident

Roughly one in five organisations have already suffered a breach tied to unapproved AI connections, as visibility lags behind spending plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Hitachi Energy expands Celonis AI partnership on supply
Manufacturing

Hitachi Energy expands Celonis AI partnership on supply

The move aims to help the power equipment maker spot supply snags sooner and speed delivery as demand for grid hardware keeps rising.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Beacon cuts importer's detention costs from USD $1.3m
Supply Chain

Beacon cuts importer's detention costs from USD $1.3m

A US importer of Southeast Asian foods could trim a material freight expense to near zero within months after deploying Beacon's software.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Zero100 launches Peerworks for agentic supply chains
Manufacturing

Zero100 launches Peerworks for agentic supply chains

The initiative aims to give supply chain teams practical guidance on agentic AI, as large firms seek to link planning, sourcing and inventory decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Who Really Pays When a Supplier Payment Is Hijacked? Leveraging Your Procurement Software to Combat Fraud
Cybersecurity

Who Really Pays When a Supplier Payment Is Hijacked? Leveraging Your Procurement Software to Combat Fraud

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting supplier payments, leaving both buyers and suppliers out of pocket unless bank details are verified before funds move.

By Maurice Iwunze • 4 min read • Last week
Oracle brings Fusion Claw to agentic supply chain management
Manufacturing

Oracle brings Fusion Claw to agentic supply chain management

Oracle is aiming to help manufacturers cut tariff exposure and freight costs with new agentic supply chain apps that simulate scarce resources and margins.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Oracle launches Claw-powered supply chain agentic apps
Manufacturing

Oracle launches Claw-powered supply chain agentic apps

The tools aim to help supply chain teams cut waste, balance scarce capacity and speed approved decisions across planning, logistics and procurement.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Oracle unveils 25 agentic AI apps across Fusion Cloud
Data Analytics

Oracle unveils 25 agentic AI apps across Fusion Cloud

The update lets finance, HR and supply chain teams delegate more complex tasks to AI agents while keeping approvals and controls in place.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Oracle expands Marketplace with partner purchasing options
Partner Programmes

Oracle expands Marketplace with partner purchasing options

The changes aim to make enterprise software easier to buy through Oracle channels, as partners seek closer sales support and flexible contracts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
NetSuite showcases AI tools for ERP workflows & finance
Data governance

NetSuite showcases AI tools for ERP workflows & finance

Local businesses may have to wait for broader access, as NetSuite's AI features are already live in North American NetSuite Next environments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Tech Mahindra & Mastercard embed B2B payments in ERP
Supply Chain

Tech Mahindra & Mastercard embed B2B payments in ERP

Global enterprises could cut manual approvals and reconciliation as payments are built into procurement and ERP software through the new tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI tools across Australia
Data governance

Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI tools across Australia

Retailers in Australia and New Zealand will get new AI tools as the software maker says the update can cut manual work and complexity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Vanuatu signs AUD $10.47 million deal to modernise finance
Digital Transformation

Vanuatu signs AUD $10.47 million deal to modernise finance

The overhaul should improve controls and cut paperwork, while giving citizens, suppliers and public servants access to online services across the islands.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Custom Goods Logistics nearly doubles invoice processing
Procurement

Custom Goods Logistics nearly doubles invoice processing

The four-person finance team now handles work once done by eight, as invoice throughput at Custom Goods Logistics has nearly doubled.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Google launches Gemini for government services in preview
Generative AI

Google launches Gemini for government services in preview

By keeping data in place and adding citations, the preview could help agencies speed up records requests, compliance checks and policy research.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Getac urges layered security for rugged devices in defence
Endpoint Protection

Getac urges layered security for rugged devices in defence

Defence buyers risk gaps if rugged computers are judged only on durability, with Getac warning that security must cover design, setup and maintenance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week