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Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Nearly one-third of the world's largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.
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Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
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NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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An international study reveals that 94% of New Zealand's financial leaders struggle to extract insights from outdated data, hindering AI adoption.
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Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Aryza Group has acquired Axcess Consulting in a strategic move to enhance its APAC presence and extend its loan management software solutions globally.
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Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.
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CMC Markets joins Hewlett Packard Enterprise for cloud upgrade

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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CMC Markets has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to modernise its Australian operations using HPE GreenLake.
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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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Zero Circle & Wasabi launch real-time carbon calculator for ESG

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Zero Circle and Wasabi have launched a real-time carbon calculator to help businesses measure and manage the environmental impact of their cloud storage usage.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation of legal AI

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation for AI in the legal industry, with 48% of firm lawyers and 50% of in-house lawyers advocating against government intervention, per Thomson Reuters.
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Australian executives predict AI-driven business growth in 2024

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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A new survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals that 92.5% of Australian executives in MSPs and MSSPs foresee significant business growth driven by AI investments in the next year.
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Nimbus patents solution to eliminate wage theft in Australia

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Nimbus has become the first Australian tech firm to patent a solution against wage theft, crucial for the AUD $2.5 billion contact centre industry.
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Equals Money launches BaaS at Money2020 in Amsterdam

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Payments solutions provider Equals Money unveils its Banking-as-a-Service offering at Money2020 Amsterdam, empowering businesses to launch digital payment services swiftly using its robust infrastructure.
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PPRO partners with Afterpay to expand BNPL options for merchants

Tue, 28th May 2024
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PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US eCommerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.
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UK excels in customer satisfaction & IT service delivery

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Freshworks report reveals generative AI impact on UK business performance, boasting of rapid customer response times and high satisfaction scores.
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The best management consulting clubs (Benefits + fees)

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Explore the top 12 global management consulting clubs providing consultants with pathways for growth through workshops, networking and industry insights.
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Australia among top 10 for foreign direct investment

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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The 2024 FDICI reveals investor optimism bolstered by APAC markets, with Australia among the top FDI destinations, despite geopolitical tensions.
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Paysend expands services with amplified Currencycloud partnership

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Fintech firms Paysend and Currencycloud expand partnership, aiming to extend Paysend's global services and boost its foreign exchange capabilities, potentially benefiting customers worldwide.
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Canadian ISA Cybersecurity launches first UK operation in London

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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In response to rising cybercrime rates, Canada's leading cybersecurity firm, ISA Cybersecurity, expands its array of esteemed detection and recovery services to the UK, marking its first operation outside Canada.
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Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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The majority of Singaporean professionals have voiced strong preferences for hybrid or entirely remote work, despite company endeavors to increase office attendance, a Global Workplace Guide survey reveals.