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Pearson lifts half-year profit & reaffirms guidance
Artificial Intelligence

Pearson lifts half-year profit & reaffirms guidance

Stronger cash generation and a 14% rise in adjusted operating profit left the education publisher confident enough to keep full-year guidance unchanged.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
IFS posts 25% ARR growth as industrial AI demand rises
Software-as-a-Service

IFS posts 25% ARR growth as industrial AI demand rises

Industrial software buyers are shifting AI budgets into day-to-day operations, helping IFS lift annual recurring revenue 25% in H1 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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Henkel starts Loctite compound output in Australia
Supply Chain

Henkel starts Loctite compound output in Australia

Local miners and heavy industries should benefit from faster deliveries as Henkel replaces imported supply of Loctite PC 9313 with Victorian output.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Snap revenue rises 19% as users near 1 billion mark
Wearables

Snap revenue rises 19% as users near 1 billion mark

Snap is edging towards one billion monthly users as advertising and subscription sales help lift quarterly revenue 19% to USD $1.60 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Amazon retail growth boosted by grocery & AI shopping
Digital Transformation

Amazon retail growth boosted by grocery & AI shopping

Amazon reported growth across retail, grocery, pharmacy and AI shopping as it expanded product selection and accelerated delivery speeds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Fortinet lifts full-year revenue guidance after strong Q2
Data Protection

Fortinet lifts full-year revenue guidance after strong Q2

Stronger demand for its network security tools sent quarterly revenue up 26 per cent and prompted a higher full-year outlook for the cybersecurity group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Fintech

Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034

Digital payments, AI and open banking are set to propel the sector to USD $1,533.29 billion by 2034, the report says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains
Manufacturing

Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains

Frontline modernisation with AI is delivering productivity, profit and retention gains as manufacturers and logisticians target specific workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal
Software-as-a-Service

xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal

A first European contract and stronger US demand lifted annual recurring revenue to AUD $8 million as xReality broadened its defence training reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
DroneShield wins AUD $23.2m European defence contracts
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield wins AUD $23.2m European defence contracts

Orders for vehicle-mounted counter-drone systems will lift committed revenue to AUD $206 million for 2026, even as margins ease.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Boody adopts NetSuite to streamline global operations
Digital Transformation

Boody adopts NetSuite to streamline global operations

The retailer says the new platform cut manual checks and held up through Black Friday, easing strain as sales surged across five markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

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Adyen New Zealand lifts fourfold rise in net profit
Fintech

Adyen New Zealand lifts fourfold rise in net profit

Stronger finance income and a shift to positive operating cash flow helped the payments firm lift annual net profit to NZD $1.52 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Westcon Group NZ lifts profit despite revenue drop
Taxation

Westcon Group NZ lifts profit despite revenue drop

Lower purchasing costs and stronger finance income lifted Westcon Group NZ's annual profit to NZD $9.8 million, even as sales slipped.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Dell New Zealand profit rises despite slight revenue dip
IT Industry

Dell New Zealand profit rises despite slight revenue dip

Lower operating costs and foreign exchange gains helped offset softer sales, leaving net profit up to NZD $2.34 million as assets grew.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital car loans in pilot mode
Digital Transformation

TBC Uzbekistan launches digital car loans in pilot mode

Selected customers can now secure vehicle finance in the app, with approval in a minute and delivery within 24 hours.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth

Subscriptions and contracted revenue helped offset weak top-line growth, as Check Point's cash pile swelled after a convertible notes issue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AI could add AUD $4.8bn to small accounting sector
Digital Transformation

AI could add AUD $4.8bn to small accounting sector

Labour shortages and rising client demands could be eased if more firms adopt AI, MYOB says, boosting annual revenue by AUD $4.8 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week