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Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow
Software-as-a-Service

Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow

More firms are paying staff incorrectly or incurring penalties as payroll systems face rising cyber attacks and complex cross-border rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Vertex names three leaders amid compliance pressure
Software-as-a-Service

Vertex names three leaders amid compliance pressure

Tighter e-invoicing and reporting rules are boosting demand for Vertex's tax software as it beefs up its senior team and AI push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Australia & New Zealand job ads rise after budget reset
Artificial Intelligence

Australia & New Zealand job ads rise after budget reset

Hiring demand across commercial teams strengthened as new financial-year budgets were released, lifting active go-to-market roles to 25,031 in July.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
The true cost of an empty executive seat in fintech
Fintech

The true cost of an empty executive seat in fintech

European fintechs can lose more than EUR €100,000 when senior roles stay vacant or hires fail, draining profit and team time.

By Anastasia Zencika • 5 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
Endra opens London, US offices after USD $50 million raise
Software-as-a-Service

Endra opens London, US offices after USD $50 million raise

The new capital will fund Endra's push into AI software for building engineers as labour shortages and tight deadlines strain projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m
Software-as-a-Service

Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m

The freelance platform's international expansion is being backed by fresh finance and product leadership as it passes 1m registered experts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Qualys appoints Ben Brown to lead ANZ channel push
Software-as-a-Service

Qualys appoints Ben Brown to lead ANZ channel push

Expansion in Australia and New Zealand is expected to deepen Qualys' managed risk services push as it adds four local hires.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

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Sapia.ai launches Tia to tap hiring data for teams
Human Capital Management

Sapia.ai launches Tia to tap hiring data for teams

Hiring teams can now reuse old interview data to compare candidates and spot internal talent as recruitment slows in the UK.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
AI adoption boosts UK accountants' profits, Xero says
Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts UK accountants' profits, Xero says

Firms embedding AI in daily workflows are saving hours each week and posting more than double the profit margins of rivals, Xero says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
HiBob Chief Executive named in HR tech influencers list
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob Chief Executive named in HR tech influencers list

The recognition reflects a wider shift in HR tech as employers look beyond automation to redesign work around AI and workforce strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
UK employers value AI skills over grades, study shows
eLearning

UK employers value AI skills over grades, study shows

Employer demand for AI know-how is rising fast, with vacancies paying 34% more and formal qualifications losing sway in hiring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Australia leads HR AI adoption, Rippling research shows
Software-as-a-Service

Australia leads HR AI adoption, Rippling research shows

Yet only 36% of HR leaders feel confident their organisations can comply with emerging AI rules, raising governance concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers
Data Protection

Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers

Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips
Productivity

UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips

Confusion and mistrust are leaving thousands of SMEs unable to fund expansion, with Portman estimating a GBP £54 billion hit to revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Prophet hires senior duo as enterprise base surges
DevOps

Prophet hires senior duo as enterprise base surges

Rapid enterprise growth has pushed the decision intelligence company to bolster marketing science and cloud operations as customer numbers jumped 309%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
HiBob launches AI skills framework for UK employers
Digital Transformation

HiBob launches AI skills framework for UK employers

Most UK employers expect AI ability to be a baseline requirement soon, with pay premiums already emerging for workers who can use it well.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
UK cyber bill risks failing without skills overhaul
Security Operations Centres

UK cyber bill risks failing without skills overhaul

Broader duties in the UK's proposed cyber law could divert scarce staff from frontline defence, worsening already acute skills gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026