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Quadient launches AI cash dashboard for finance teams
Software-as-a-Service

Quadient launches AI cash dashboard for finance teams

Finance teams can now track liquidity and working capital in one place, as the new tool is rolled out to existing users of the software.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Apexanalytix report says overpayments start beyond AP
Supply Chain

Apexanalytix report says overpayments start beyond AP

Large enterprises risk hidden losses as most overpayments start in procurement, logistics and accounting systems before accounts payable sees them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 5 days ago
North America leads finance teams in AI workflow use
Data Protection

North America leads finance teams in AI workflow use

Scattered data and stricter rules are slowing rivals, while 37% of North American finance teams already use AI in multi-step workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
SAP Concur warns of rising fraud in Australian finance
Data Analytics

SAP Concur warns of rising fraud in Australian finance

Australian finance teams face mounting losses as 62 per cent of respondents reported fraud-related damage in the past three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
How Invetech and McGrathNicol modernised with SAP S/4 HANA
Digital Transformation

How Invetech and McGrathNicol modernised with SAP S/4 HANA

The move has cut month-end work and lifted invoice processing, while avoiding costly customisation and easing future upgrades.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Last week
Sovos launches global e-invoicing compliance network
Digital Transformation

Sovos launches global e-invoicing compliance network

New mandates in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific are forcing multinationals to juggle varied e-invoicing rules across 150 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Emburse becomes official travel partner for Haas F1
Data Analytics

Emburse becomes official travel partner for Haas F1

The partnership will equip the smallest Formula 1 team with tools to manage travel, expenses and payments across more than 20 races a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Sage adds AI automation to Intacct finance workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Sage adds AI automation to Intacct finance workflows

Finance teams under pressure to speed decisions and tighten control gain AI tools for reminders, matching and approvals in Sage Intacct.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Hyland launches agentic AI platform for enterprises
Document Management

Hyland launches agentic AI platform for enterprises

Regulated firms could gain tighter oversight and faster document workflows as Hyland adds agent controls, context tools and sector packages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Sage expands AI automation in Intacct for finance teams
Enterprise Resource Planning

Sage expands AI automation in Intacct for finance teams

Finance teams could cut manual work and speed decisions as Sage Intacct rolls out AI tools for billing, payables and analytics.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Visa adds receivables tool to commercial solutions hub
Software-as-a-Service

Visa adds receivables tool to commercial solutions hub

Issuers will be able to cut supplier enrolment friction as Visa folds automated virtual card receivables into its commercial payments hub.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Digital Transformation

Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers

Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Last month
Xero Cash Flow Manager projects short-term cash moves
Data Analytics

Xero Cash Flow Manager projects short-term cash moves

Businesses can now test near-term liquidity without changing the ledger, as Xero's new planner uses bank history and manual entries to forecast cash.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last month
DocuWare: Mindset, not tech, holds back channel automation
Document Management

DocuWare: Mindset, not tech, holds back channel automation

DocuWare's EMEA and APAC sales VP says UK channel businesses are failing customers by focusing on products rather than outcomes.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Coupa buys Tonkean to boost autonomous spend management
Digital Transformation

Coupa buys Tonkean to boost autonomous spend management

Customers could see faster procurement workflows as Coupa adds Tonkean's intake and orchestration tools to its autonomous spend push.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Xero launches no-code AI agent builder for finance
Digital Transformation

Xero launches no-code AI agent builder for finance

Small businesses and accountants can now automate month-end close and approvals without coding, as early access opens to XeroForce.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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AI tools cut hospitality bookkeeping pressure in Australia
Data Analytics

AI tools cut hospitality bookkeeping pressure in Australia

Tight margins and labour shortages are pushing cafés, restaurants and bars to automate receipts and invoices, cutting hours of admin work.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month