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Playbook Partners secures $130m for tech growth fund
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Playbook Partners secures $130 million in initial fundraising, aims for USD $250 million with green shoe option, to fuel India's tech growth with strategic investments.
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NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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data classification
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censuswide
A new study by ActiveOps highlights that 94% of financial operations leaders in New Zealand struggle to extract meaningful insights from their data, hindering effective AI adoption.
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Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.
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The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
Crypto ATMs are growing globally, with the US leading at 82% of market share. As the ecosystem expands, here's what to know before using one.
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Adobe named top medium workplace in Australia's 2024 rankings
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Adobe has been named Australia’s top medium workplace by Great Place to Work for the 12th year, showcasing its commitment to a supportive, innovative environment.
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Crayon teams up with Microsoft for exciting AI roadshow
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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ai agents
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copilots
Crayon has partnered with Microsoft for a roadshow unveiling AI solutions, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure OpenAI.
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Advent International to acquire majority stake in SYSPRO
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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syspro
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growth
Advent International to acquire majority stake in software provider SYSPRO, aiming to boost innovation and growth across key markets in the US and UK.
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Binance Australia report highlights high crypto market volatility
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 6.1% rise in crypto market capitalisation in July followed by a 20% dip in August, highlighting market volatility.
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WatchGuard adds key executives to bolster global leadership
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies has grown its leadership with three new senior hires, enhancing sales and marketing capabilities with industry veterans.
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Workday accepted into Australian Government DTA software marketplace
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
Workday joins the Australian Federal Government's Digital Transformation Agency Software Marketplace, offering ERP solutions to modernise outdated systems across the Commonwealth.
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Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Huma secures Series D funding of USD $80 million, bolstering its total to over USD $300 million. The funds will advance its new AI-powered Huma Cloud Platform, aimed at revolutionising digital health solutions.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Freshworks report highlights strong AI adoption in APAC workplaces
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Freshworks' Global AI Workplace Report reveals that 55% of employees globally are using AI tools, with 70% in APAC region using AI weekly.
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Industry 4.0 market to surge from USD $93.6bn to USD $512.2bn
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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robots
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iot
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data privacy
The Industry 4.0 market, integrating AI, IoT, and robotics, is poised for explosive growth, jumping from USD $93.6 billion in 2024 to USD $512.2 billion by 2034, driven by digital innovation.
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Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.
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Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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it training
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hcm
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cloud services
Flexible work methods and global hires are key to Australian business growth, yet implementation remains limited, finds Rippling. Firms eye UK and US markets.
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Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa’s new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.
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UK employees eager for AI but concerned about lack of policies
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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physical security
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genai
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UK employees seek AI for efficiency but face hurdles, says Coveo. 42% find AI beneficial, yet concerns over tools and policies persist, impacting trust and effectiveness.
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UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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learning
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online tools
The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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it automation
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partner programmes
Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.