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.
Gartner maps nine AI-driven work trends CHROs face by 2026
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Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and ‘workslop’.
Watchdog backs copyright licensing for Australian AI
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Australia’s Productivity Commission backs licensing over new copyright exceptions, urging AI firms to pay creators and face tighter scrutiny.
Hybrid AI set to become core creative infrastructure by 2026
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Hybrid AI will shift from experimental tool to core creative infrastructure by 2026, reshaping how major brands produce content worldwide.
Setting boundaries for AI bots' exploitation of web content
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Publishers are racing to defend web content as AI bots scrape sites at scale, driving up costs and eroding control over digital value.
Hightekers buys Serviap to boost Latin America reach
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Hightekers snaps up Serviap Global to cement its Latin America footprint, extending its direct Employer of Record reach to 40 countries.
Aspire secures key licences for global fintech rollout
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Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.
Revenera boosts platform to clamp down on software piracy
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Revenera upgrades its platform with automated workflows to detect and curb global software piracy, licence overuse and misuse.
Firms lag on tailored training as cyber & harassment rules loom
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Most UK firms still rely on generic compliance training as tougher cyber, harassment and sanctions regimes loom, VinciWorks research shows.
Exclusive: KuCoin’s James Pinch on regulation pivot
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Crypto exchange KuCoin is opening a Sydney HQ, ramping up local hiring and regulation-first products as it chases Australian growth.
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
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New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
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Music tech boss Con Raso predicts AI, anti-fraud tools and fan-powered models will reshape streaming, gaming and DSP catalogues by 2026.
UK firms warned of legal risk as AI adoption outpaces policy
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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UK firms face legal risks as AI use surges, with experts urging urgent adoption of clear policies to prevent discrimination and data breaches.
Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.
The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.
Kiwi Uber drivers win employee status in Supreme Court decision
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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New Zealand’s Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers are employees, enabling thousands to claim full employment rights and backdated pay.
Kaizen raises USD $21 million to modernise public services tech
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Kaizen raises USD $21 million in Series A to modernise US public services tech, enhancing user experience across 50+ agencies in 17 states serving 30 million residents.
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.
Manual payroll costs UK SMEs dearly as fines & errors rise
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Nearly a third of UK SMEs still use manual payroll, causing errors and fines that can reach thousands of pounds, reveals new research from Employment Hero.
AI-driven document processing projects rise as paper persists
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A study shows 65% of large firms are adopting AI-driven document processing to replace legacy systems, despite 61% still relying on paper documents.
Over half of firms lack clear AI policy as risks mount, survey finds
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.