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Sage says e-invoicing could unlock C$82 billion in Canada
Productivity

Sage says e-invoicing could unlock C$82 billion in Canada

Slow payments are costing Canadian firms billions, with overdue invoices leaving an estimated C$103 billion tied up and limiting growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Samsung Canada launches foldable phone Q&A campaign
iOS

Samsung Canada launches foldable phone Q&A campaign

As foldable phones move into the mainstream, Samsung Canada is trying to win over cautious buyers with creator-led answers on durability and daily use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Government leaves it late for labour shortage solution
Robotics

Government leaves it late for labour shortage solution

Australia risks leaving $242 billion of infrastructure work short of labour, with shortages already threatening delivery and driving up costs.

By Mike Bishara • 9 min read • Today
Workers bypass IT support as survey exposes hidden gaps
Artificial Intelligence

Workers bypass IT support as survey exposes hidden gaps

Many employees are solving workplace IT problems themselves, leaving support dashboards blind to issues that still delay deadlines and eat into personal time.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Nucleo & Rootstock team up on ERP push for manufacturers
Customer Relationship Management

Nucleo & Rootstock team up on ERP push for manufacturers

The deal aims to help manufacturers cut fragmented systems and improve adoption of ERP software across factories, warehouses and planning teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
GruntWorx launches tax season readiness events with partners
Financial Systems

GruntWorx launches tax season readiness events with partners

Tax and accounting firms facing staffing and compliance pressure will get guidance on automation, workflow and filing through the events.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Industrial AI: making New Zealand's expertise go further
Manufacturing

Industrial AI: making New Zealand's expertise go further

By connecting scarce expertise to everyday operations, Industrial AI could help New Zealand manufacturers make faster decisions and boost productivity.

By Darryl Kaufmann • 5 min read • Today
InTouch Credit Union boosts authentication with IDgo
Artificial Intelligence

InTouch Credit Union boosts authentication with IDgo

The switch has cut call verification by up to 90 seconds and freed about 250 staff hours a month across 10,000 member calls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up
Cloud Security

Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up

The tie-up aims to help 7,400 US community banks and credit unions spot AI-enabled cyber threats earlier and speed up responses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Classic Football Shirts triples warehouse productivity
eCommerce

Classic Football Shirts triples warehouse productivity

Automation has cut packing times from minutes to seconds, helping the retailer cope with surging tournament orders and global demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Annexa targets new AI opportunities at SuiteWorld 2026
Customer Relationship Management

Annexa targets new AI opportunities at SuiteWorld 2026

Annexa says mid-market businesses can lift productivity without adding staff by automating routine ERP work and unlocking new sales chances.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Mallowstreet launches SOFI Chat for UK advice firms
Customer Relationship Management

Mallowstreet launches SOFI Chat for UK advice firms

The new tool lets advisers search old meetings and documents in seconds, helping 857 UK firms cut admin and prep client reviews faster.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
UK firms spend more on AI tools than workforce training
Human Capital Management

UK firms spend more on AI tools than workforce training

Many UK employers risk poor returns from AI because staff are being given tools faster than they are trained to use them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australian tech leaders overestimate developer productivity
Risk & Compliance

Australian tech leaders overestimate developer productivity

The gap between executives and developers could be skewing hiring and tooling budgets as Australian firms miss hidden productivity losses.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australia's fractional leadership market tops 1,000
Artificial Intelligence

Australia's fractional leadership market tops 1,000

The pool of part-time senior executives is giving smaller firms cheaper access to C-level expertise, with two days a week costing about AUD $110,400 a year.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Logitech urges Australians to rethink desks over aches
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech urges Australians to rethink desks over aches

More than half of office workers report end-of-day pain, prompting a push to treat mice and keyboards as ergonomics essentials, not afterthoughts.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Melbourne researchers urge tax reform to boost BTR housing
Real estate

Melbourne researchers urge tax reform to boost BTR housing

Slow housing delivery could ease if tax and planning rules were changed to make build-to-rent projects more viable in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 4 days ago