Licensing stories
The foundation of every business often lies in the official legal documents that allow it to be approved as a company. Among these documents are licences, which define the rights of a company around a range of products or services they can sell.
Licensing is often specific to every country, state and city. Licensing is necessary in order to regulate markets and meet demands. It is also an efficient way to control markets that include dangerous products such as alcohol or rifles selling.
In the tech space, licensing can spread across both hardware and software products.
Licensing is often specific to every country, state and city. Licensing is necessary in order to regulate markets and meet demands. It is also an efficient way to control markets that include dangerous products such as alcohol or rifles selling.
In the tech space, licensing can spread across both hardware and software products.
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Today
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gaming
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blockchain
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physical security
World IP Day spotlights how sports brands' trademark wars, NFT disputes and licensing fights underpin billions in commercial value.
Funlab expands Dayforce rollout across three countries
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Funlab extends Dayforce across Australia, New Zealand and the US, giving 2,500 staff one workforce system and cutting onboarding time by up to five days.
From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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phishing
MSPs are turning email and hosting renewals into risk-led advisory wins, with higher margins and stronger client ties in the Australian channel.
Employment Hero launches HeroForce to ease compliance burden
3 days ago
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risk & compliance
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ai
Employment Hero's HeroForce aims to cut Australia's compliance costs as employers wrestle with awards, payroll rules and rising administration burdens.
PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push
3 days ago
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
PaySauce appoints former Xero executives Chris Ridd and Mel Shortland-Power as it targets Australian micro-businesses after an AUD $4 million raise.
TransferMate & Cadana add payroll compliance layer
Last week
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fintech
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iaas
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hcm
TransferMate and Cadana partner to bring payroll providers a single API for salary disbursements and statutory remittances across more than 70 countries.
Wise plans Nasdaq move as balances hit GBP £29.4bn
Last week
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fintech
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Wise posts higher transfer volumes and customer balances as it targets a Nasdaq primary listing in May 2026 while keeping London.
Ion in early talks with Meta & Alphabet over video tech
Last week
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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erp
Ion Video says Meta and Alphabet are among several global tech groups in early talks over its patented system to make video easier for AI tools to use.
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FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
This month
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
FinTech Australia has named Xero policy chief Grace Gown to its board as the industry body steps up its push for fintech-friendly regulation.
AI bots hit publishers as referral traffic plummets
This month
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martech
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physical security
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ai security
Akamai warns AI bots are slashing publisher referrals by 96% as automated scraping surges 300% and ad, subscription revenue comes under strain.
South Korea AI copyright plan sparks creator backlash
This month
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data protection
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physical security
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genai
South Korea's AI plan faces fierce opposition as creators warn a copyright carve-out could undercut the country's cultural export industries.
Nium launches stablecoin card platform for businesses
Last month
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dr
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crypto
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fintech
Nium unveils a stablecoin card issuance platform that lets businesses spend digital dollar balances via Visa and Mastercard through one API.
Australia backs AI licensing under copyright rules
Last month
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physical security
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genai
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Australian ministers and industry leaders unite in Canberra as they push paid AI licensing, rejecting calls for broader copyright exemptions.
Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products
Last month
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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rpa
Google rolls out Lyria 3 Pro to Vertex AI, Gemini and Workspace tools, giving users up to three-minute AI music tracks with finer song structure control.
ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs
Last month
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gaming
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physical security
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digital entertainment
ARIA conference backs music licensing deals as artists, labels and tech leaders urge AI firms to pay rights holders under existing copyright law.
Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
Last month
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data protection
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.
Employment Hero names James Keene APAC managing director
Last month
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Employment Hero appoints long-serving executive James Keene as APAC managing director to drive regional growth and AI-led expansion.
CloudPayroll aligns with Australia's shift to Payday Super
Last month
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digital transformation
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fintech
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hcm
CloudPayroll touts its Payday + 1 day automation as a ready-made answer to Australia's looming Payday Super changes for employers.
LemFi gains Bank of Canada oversight under new RPAA
Last month
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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bnpl
LemFi gains Bank of Canada oversight under the new Retail Payment Activities Act, bolstering trust in its cross-border remittance services.
Microsoft unveils Agent 365 & new Microsoft 365 E7 suite
Last month
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Microsoft launches Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 E7, blending AI agents, Copilot upgrades and security tools in a single enterprise push.