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Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv

Thales' 2024 Data Threat Report reveals a reduction in data breaches within financial services, but concerns over ransomware and GenAI adoption persist.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Data Analytics

Everstage secures USD $30m in Series B funding round

Everstage has successfully raised USD $30 million in Series B funding, led by Eight Roads Ventures, to enhance its innovative sales commission management platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth

Cequence Security has posted a remarkable 117% year-on-year growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by significant client acquisitions and industry recognition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success

Secure Code Warrior's new study reveals that under 4% of developers are engaged in Secure-by-Design upskilling, despite critical sectors showing strong security postures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Infosys expands partnership with Microsoft for AI growth

Infosys and Microsoft are strengthening their partnership to enhance generative AI adoption globally, promising improved efficiency across several key sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Ransomware

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Application Security

Appdome named mobile security leader in five categories

Appdome has earned leader status in five new categories from G2, enhancing its reputation in mobile security and anti-fraud solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Xalts boosts blockchain with Polygon for asset tokenisation

Xalts has announced an enhanced collaboration with Polygon to integrate its RWA Cloud platform, boosting blockchain applications for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Google Cloud appoints Paul Migliorini as ANZ Vice President

Google Cloud has appointed Paul Migliorini as its new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney, to drive AI-led growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Data governance

Accenture, NVIDIA boost AI adoption with new business unit

Accenture and NVIDIA launch a new business unit to promote AI adoption, aiming to meet the surging demand sparked by USD $3 billion in bookings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

Payment Technologies

Visa appoints Alan Machet as Group Country Manager

Visa has appointed Alan Machet as Group Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific, succeeding Julian Potter, who retires year-end.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Clean technologies

Ecommpay wins two prestigious awards at compliance event

Ecommpay has claimed two honours at the Compliance Register Platinum Awards 2024, recognising its excellence in marketing and compliance efforts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Hyperscale

LogicMonitor opens new data centre in Singapore with AWS

LogicMonitor has launched a new data centre in Singapore, hosted by AWS, to bolster its services for clients across Southeast Asia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Artificial Intelligence

GaiaLens wins ESG innovation funding for anti-greenwashing

GaiaLens has been named a winner of FinTech Scotland's ESG innovation call, securing funding to enhance its Greenwashing Analytics Solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Crypto

Binance offers early access to Scroll for NZ users

Binance has launched early trading access for Scroll (SCR) in New Zealand, allowing users to earn tokens before their official spot listing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Partner Programmes

Mike Baker appointed Group Managing Director of Industrial Thought

Industrial Thought has appointed Mike Baker as Group Managing Director, aiming to enhance its services in securities taxation and corporate event data.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Silverpush names Aom Wasinee Chongmeesuk as Thailand head

Silverpush appoints Aom Wasinee Chongmeesuk as Country Director for Thailand, aiming to enhance AI-driven advertising strategies in the evolving market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Snowflake highlights AI's transformative role in India

At the Snowflake World Tour in Mumbai, experts proclaimed the vital link between AI and data, showcasing transformative impacts on Indian enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024