Spend management stories
AI to Transform Procurement via Data and Security Leads
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AI is set to transform procurement by 2026, making data governance, security and human-machine collaboration central to buying decisions.
Airwallex raises USD $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco
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Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.
Airwallex names James Teodorini new ANZ head & record volume
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Airwallex has named James Teodorini Head of ANZ to spearhead growth in Australia and New Zealand after hitting USD $235 billion in volume.
Zoho unveils AI-powered spend & billing tools
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Zoho launches AI-driven Zoho Spend and Zoho Billing Enterprise to give large firms tighter control of global spend and complex revenues.
Aspire secures key licences for global fintech rollout
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Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.
DoiT secures top AWS MSP status for AI-driven cloud ops
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DoiT wins top-tier AWS managed service partner status, backing its AI-led FinOps and CloudOps platform ahead of 2026 programme revamp.
Zoho launches AI-driven spend & enterprise billing tools
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Zoho launches AI-powered spend and enterprise billing tools to help larger firms tighten control of finances and revenue operations.
Zoho debuts unified spend & AI-driven billing tools
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Zoho launches unified spend management and AI-driven billing tools, aiming to give large enterprises tighter control over finances.
AppDirect has acquired vCom in a $100m-plus lifecycle deal
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AppDirect has closed the acquisition of vCom in a $100m-plus deal to fold network and mobility lifecycle tools into its “everything store” tech platform.
Spending soars as firms & shoppers adapt to festive pressures
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Firms and consumers boost spending by up to 30% during Black Friday and Christmas, prompting brands to sharpen omnichannel and spend management strategies.
‘The AI hype has value’: SAP’s Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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SAP’s Muhammad Alam says AI delivers true ROI when embedded seamlessly into applications, breaking data silos and enhancing user experiences, not as a standalone application.
Why manual procurement is holding back industrial productivity
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Manual procurement processes in Australasian manufacturing slow productivity despite advanced plant automation, urging a shift to unified digital platforms for efficiency.
Experts reveal why traditional accounts payable is dead
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Advanced AI and automation are rendering traditional accounts payable obsolete, with CFOs now leading the shift to faster, more secure, data-driven finance processes.
ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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UK software group ISH acquires Australian fintech ProSpend to enhance its global footprint and expand UK market presence from 2026.
APAC IT leaders struggle with visibility, putting AI savings at risk
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.
Iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP & eyes international expansion
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Cloud accounting firm iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP of Partnerships to boost partner network and target international expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
AI-driven spend management vital for better visibility, says new Hackett data
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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New Hackett data shows AI-driven spend management boosts CFOs' visibility, cutting costs and accelerating sourcing in tight finance environments.
Candex raises USD $33 million to expand global procurement platform
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Candex secures USD $33 million in Series C funding led by 9Yards Capital to boost its global procurement platform and vendor management offerings.
JAGGAER unveils JAI AI platform to transform procurement tasks
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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JAGGAER launches JAI, an AI platform enhancing procurement with human-guided orchestration for smarter, integrated task management and decision support.
UK & European finance teams accelerate automation to combat fraud
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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UK and European finance teams boost automation adoption, with 81% increasing use to combat fraud and ease regulatory burdens, says survey.