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Exclusive: How AvePoint is tackling complex data management
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AvePoint's VP, Max McNamara, details strategies employed by the global data management firm in navigating and shaping the digital landscape.
Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ
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Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.
Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks
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Singapore's manufacturing industry outpaces financial services as the most targeted sector in cyber attacks, according to a 2024 Ensign InfoSecurity report.
ScotlandIS celebrates tech pioneers at 2024 Digital Tech Awards
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ScotlandIS triumphantly acknowledges achievers in the digital industry at the 2024 Digital Tech Awards, showcasing Scottish innovation across sectors including AI and green tech.
New Zealanders spent 22 million hours on hold in 2023
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Kiwis wasted 22 million hours on hold for customer service in 2023, with standoffish service and high hold times causing 95% to shift their spending behaviour.
Rocket Software finalises acquisition of OpenText's AMC business
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In a move to bolster its software solutions, Rocket Software completes the $2.275 billion acquisition of OpenText's Application Modernisation and Connectivity business, tripling its customer base and increasing revenues by 60%.
Dubai fintech Fils & Pakistan's TPS partner for green banking initiative
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Dubai's climate fintech Fils partners with Pakistan's TPS to integrate sustainability infrastructure, enabling institutions across Asia to monitor their carbon emissions and buy top-tier carbon credits.
Pathzero secures SOC 2 Type 1 compliance for enhanced cybersecurity
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Australian tech firm Pathzero achieves SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, bolstering data protection and cybersecurity for the company and its clients.
Cloudera & Aboitiz Data's pioneering AI partnership for APAC
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Cloudera forms a strategic partnership with Aboitiz Data Innovation to deliver enhanced data science and AI solutions across the Asia Pacific financial services and industry sectors.
Lenovo launches AI-centric infrastructure to drive hybrid AI innovation
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Lenovo announces suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems and solutions to boost hybrid AI innovation for data-heavy sectors.
Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors
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Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.
Lenovo & AMD unveil new AI-centric solutions for hybrid innovation
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Lenovo ISG reveals a suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems aimed at driving hybrid AI innovation, in partnership with AMD and including the ThinkSystem SR685a V3 8GPU server for high-performance AI workloads.
UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals
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UK financial bosses worry inadequate cybersecurity could hinder nation's hopes of becoming a global AI leader, with only 13% of organisations resilient to cyberattacks, a Microsoft survey found.
FPT & NVIDIA partner to develop AI & Cloud services hub
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FPT, a global IT firm, announces a $200m partnership with NVIDIA to build a one-stop shop for AI and Cloud services, aiming to make Vietnam an emerging AI hub and foster a skilled future workforce.
Singapore fintech Qashier secures Major Payment Institution licence
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Singapore fintech startup, Qashier, secures in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, paving the way for diversified payment offerings.
Smart card market projected to reach $24.2bn by 2034
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The global powered smart card market is forecast to surge to $24.2bn by 2034, driven by enhanced functionality and advanced security features.
Mandiant unveils latest M-Trends 2024 cybersecurity report
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The 2024 M-Trends report reveals advancements in global organisations' cyber defences, with hackers’ undetected dwell time falling from 16 to 10 days, marking a decade-low.
Databricks sees 70% growth in EMEA amidst enterprise demand for AI
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Data and AI firm Databricks experiences a 70% YoY increase in its EMEA operations, driven by surging demand for data and AI capabilities.
Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds
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Bad bots accounted for nearly half of all global internet traffic in 2024, hitting their highest ever level since monitoring began in 2013, warns cybersecurity leader Imperva.
AI translation services save global businesses millions, study shows
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An independent Forrester Consulting study reveals AI translation service, DeepL, can boost efficiency and save millions for global organisations, highlighting the strategic importance of translation in business growth.
Appian's Partner Awards 2024: KPMG, Groundswell & Ignyte triumph
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Appian recognises KPMG, Groundswell, Ignyte, and Perficient at the 2024 Partner Awards for their innovative solutions and exceptional delivery on the Appian Platform.
DoubleVerify launches brand safety tool for TikTok advertisers
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To aid TikTok marketers, DoubleVerify rolls out a brand safety tool introducing 16 additional suitability categories, enhancing precision and protection for advertisers in aligning with suitable content.
Frollo urges collaboration to improve Australia's Open Banking data quality
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Frollo, Australia's Open Banking service provider, urges a collaborative strategy to enhance the data quality in the nation's Consumer Data Right framework, supporting superior financial outcomes.
Luke Trayfoot joins Brite Payments as new CCO
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Luke Trayfoot, former PayPal and MangoPay executive, takes on role as Chief Commercial Officer at Brite Payments, heading the effort to expand their real-time bank-to-bank payment solutions across Europe.