Cash flow stories
Defence training demand helped lift annual revenue 43% to AUD $20 million, while xReality Group cut its net loss to AUD $0.1 million.
Reconciliation delays and duplicate admin are draining cash flow as businesses juggle card, wallet and debit payments across separate systems.
Higher demand for AI and hyperscale products helped lift revenue 38% to USD $1.2 billion, prompting Everpure to raise full-year guidance.
Strong demand for its Falcon platform and AI security tools helped CrowdStrike lift full-year guidance after record quarterly ARR growth.
Stronger enterprise demand and AI products helped Zoom raise its full-year outlook after quarterly revenue rose 4.9% to USD $1.28 billion.
Households could benefit from payment plans that match irregular incomes, as energy suppliers seek to curb rising arrears and debt.
Higher orders and stronger cash flow helped the medtech group return to profit, despite margin pressure from tariffs and mix shifts.
Large firms are risking an average 2.4% of annual revenue on failed transformation and AI work as board visibility stays poor.
More city contracts in North America and Australia helped lift recurring sales and cash flow, with usage revenue rising 35% over the year.
Large finance teams are still lagging on AI and automation, with Basware's data showing a 12-point gap between average and top performers.
Revenue fell sharply and a NZD $1.318 million property impairment deepened NEC New Zealand's annual loss to NZD $3.7 million.
Weaker sales and a higher tax charge halved Sony New Zealand's annual profit as operating cash flow also dropped sharply.
Higher product sales and managed services helped lift revenue at NTT New Zealand, but cash outflows widened and net liabilities grew.
Customers will be able to link bank accounts securely as the app replaces manual uploads with consented data under Australia's Consumer Data Right.
Slow financial systems can drain founders' time and cash, as hidden FX fees and compliance gaps emerge before growth plans do.
Shares surged nearly 20% after the identity software group lifted annual sales guidance on stronger demand and improved profitability.
The overhaul could standardise systems across nearly 30 partner firms, giving Current better data, billing control and faster client onboarding.
It could reduce friction for bill payments and refunds by letting consumers act from the same message instead of logging into a portal.
Nearly three-quarters of large Australian companies now know the shift is coming, as real-time payments promise better cash flow and controls.
Australian small businesses rated the software highest for easing admin, with users praising its reporting, integration and ease of use.