About Karen Joy
Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
Karen wears two hats at TechDay, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with finance tasks. She bridges writing content and reconciling numbers to support the team, with the same level of accuracy and precision.
Stories by Karen Joy - Page 9
Xero expands App Store with new global integrations
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.
Xero revamps developer tools & unveils new API fees
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.
Xero launches rebuilt credit notes with phased rollout
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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financial systems
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erp
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xero
Xero begins phased rollout of rebuilt credit notes, offering a switchable new interface, stricter audit controls and manual save behaviour.
Gusto brings payroll tools & insights into ChatGPT
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Gusto launches a ChatGPT app letting small firms query payroll data, with limited users also able to run pay directly from the chat.
AI reshapes accounting firms but full automation lags
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
AI is transforming everyday work in accountancy firms, but messy gaps between systems and people mean full automation remains distant.
Accountants embrace AI tools as scepticism increases
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.
Cohesity boosts identity resilience for hybrid AD, Entra
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Cohesity has expanded its Identity Resilience tools to detect, block and rapidly undo attacks on hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID.
Xero unveils 2025 app Power Lists spotlighting top tools
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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crm
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devops
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data analytics
Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.
AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
Gigamon honours global partners for deep observability
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.
Motivair unveils 2.5MW liquid cooling unit for AI data
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Schneider launches 2.5MW coolant unit for liquid-cooled AI data centres, scaling to 10MW+ to match next-gen GPU and AI factory demands.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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malware
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uc
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data protection
Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
LaunchDarkly adds new tech, finance chiefs amid growth
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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devops
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digital transformation
LaunchDarkly names new tech and finance chiefs as revenue nears USD $200 million and demand for AI software delivery tools accelerates.
Schneider Electric unveils AI-first Resource Advisor+
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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supply chain
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
Schneider Electric has launched Resource Advisor+, an AI-first platform unifying energy, emissions and supply chain data for smarter decarbonisation.
Thomson Reuters unveils industry Trust in AI Alliance
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Thomson Reuters launches Trust in AI Alliance with Anthropic, AWS, Google Cloud and OpenAI to develop trustworthy agentic AI systems.
First Media backs MMC to widen media-for-equity reach
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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e-commerce
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social media
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digital media
First Media joins MMC as an LP, boosting the venture fund's media-for-equity firepower with wider digital, social and TV ad reach for start-ups.
Kubernetes cements role as AI & cloud native backbone
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Kubernetes now underpins 82% of production container workloads, as CNCF data shows it emerging as the default platform for generative AI.
Wise tips five trends reshaping cross-border payments
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Wise forecasts five shifts to speed up cross-border payments by 2026, as new rules, tech links and customer demands reshape the market.
European banks see AI cutting jobs mainly via attrition
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
European banks expect AI to shrink staff only slightly, with most projected job losses coming through routine attrition, not mass cuts.
US travellers trust AI for trip ideas, not payments
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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data protection
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genai
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data privacy
US travellers embrace AI to plan and compare trips but still prefer to handle bookings and payments themselves amid trust and security concerns.