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Click Frenzy & Power Retail enter liquidation

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Receivers take control of Click Frenzy and Power Retail as both businesses keep trading while options are reviewed under liquidation.
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AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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financial systems
AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years, citing rapid client consolidation, lost revenue and an unsustainable path forward.
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Australian small businesses under pressure: can optimism and tech transform their 2025?

Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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Despite facing record insolvencies due to rising costs and reduced consumer spending, Australia's small businesses remain hopeful about 2025, embracing tech-driven strategies.
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Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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An intricate web of third-party collaborations elevates innovation and efficiency in business but also significantly increases risk factors such as data breaches and financial instability.
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Kevin O'Neill joins Aryza Group as new Chief Revenue Officer

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Kevin O'Neill, with over twenty years of business development experience, now heads revenue growth at the financial software solutions company, Aryza Group.
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Aryza Group launches Aryza Decide for improved credit risk management

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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financial institutions
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credit risk
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modernisation
Aryza Group unveils dynamic, standalone system, Aryza Decide, geared to revolutionise credit risk management in the lending industry and encouraging operational efficiency.
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Big business needs new payment strategies for small suppliers

Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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While the other end of town enjoys regular pay cycles and pontificates about bonus structures, small businesses simply need to be paid on time.
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Mazars In Singapore appoints two new local partners

Mon, 22nd May 2023
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Mazars in Singapore expands its Financial Advisory and Consulting teams with the appointment of two new local Partners.
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Longstanding Kiwi field service contractor Indeserve in liquidation

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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IndeServe, a longstanding local service contractor that has worked with companies including IBM, Fujitsu and Datacom, has voluntarily filed for liquidation.
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Why embracing cloud-based communication applications can give retailers a boost – 8x8

Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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For the Australian retail sector, finding ways to cut costs and improve productivity has never been more important.
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eCommerce requires beefed up cybersecurity to function well

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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In an increasingly interconnected world, online shopping and electronic transactions have now transcended its innovation status.
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The disruptive force of blockchain and how it will shake up business as we know it

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Blockchain technology is set to disrupt every aspect of business, from tax to governance, according to RSM Australia.
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Australian businesses: Prepare for an economic slowdown

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Business risks are expected to increase in 2016. At the same time, it is unlikely there will be any improvement in the coming year.
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Mako Networks sold to US provider

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.
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Spark calls in receivers for Mako Networks

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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intellectual property
Mako Networks in liquidation, Spark steps in as secured creditor to appoint receivers, thwarting the tech firm's financial tailspin.
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Overcoming WAN pains

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Businesses overcome WAN woes, harnessing optimized solutions for bottom-line benefits, increased productivity, and future-proofing.