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Deel secures significant $300 million from new investors

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Deel has secured nearly $300 million from new anchor investors, pushing its annual run-rate to $800 million, a 70% year-on-year growth.
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DTCC unveils ComposerX for digital assets lifecycle management

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has unveiled ComposerX, a groundbreaking suite aimed at streamlining digital asset management for financial firms.
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Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million funding round for Semeris, enhancing its AI tools for financial institutions navigating complex legal documents.
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Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.
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UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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UBS has launched its first Global Entrepreneur Report, revealing that 62% of entrepreneurs see AI as their greatest business opportunity amidst economic uncertainties.
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Mostly AI launches open-source toolkit for synthetic data

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Austrian firm MOSTLY AI has launched the first open-source toolkit for generating synthetic data, enabling businesses to train AI models while safeguarding privacy.
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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
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Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.
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AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.
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CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.
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Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.
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Adobe unveils AI-powered contract insights in Acrobat AI

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Adobe has unveiled AI-driven features in Acrobat AI to simplify contract management, enabling quicker understanding and comparison for users worldwide.
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IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
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EC360 platform launches to revolutionise banking KYC

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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Encompass has unveiled its EC360 platform to revolutionise corporate client verification in banking, addressing outdated processes amid rising competition.
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AI's impact on education: benefits & challenges ahead

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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A new report by S&P Global Ratings highlights AI's transformative potential in education, urging investments to harness benefits while addressing ethical and funding challenges.
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Ásgeir Óskarsson appointed as BSV Association chief

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.
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Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.
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HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Aconso's latest research highlights that 72% of HR leaders are increasingly turning to AI and automation to tackle rising workloads while enhancing employee wellbeing.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
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Obsidian report reveals 300% surge in SaaS breaches

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Obsidian Security's 2025 SaaS Security Threat Report reveals a staggering 300% rise in SaaS breaches last year, impacting major firms like Microsoft and AT&T.