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Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments
Unified Communications

Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments

As gen AI tools transform multiple sectors, businesses need to tackle key challenges including concerns over data privacy, inherited biases, and ethical dilemmas.

By Jason Duerden • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Financial institutions increasingly deploy AI in fight against fraud
Risk & Compliance

Financial institutions increasingly deploy AI in fight against fraud

Amid growing fraud concerns, a study reveals 70% of financial institutions are turning to AI and machine learning to bolster defenses, marking a notable shift towards tech innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Aryza Group launches Aryza Decide for improved credit risk management
Financial institutions

Aryza Group launches Aryza Decide for improved credit risk management

Aryza Group unveils dynamic, standalone system, Aryza Decide, geared to revolutionise credit risk management in the lending industry and encouraging operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Selector unveils enhanced AIOps platform with GenAI
DevOps

Selector unveils enhanced AIOps platform with GenAI

AIOps startup, Selector, unveils its Spring 2024 product with features like GenAI and advanced full-stack monitoring.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
iManage adds 300 customers, 2023 recurring revenue jumps 36%
Unified Communications

iManage adds 300 customers, 2023 recurring revenue jumps 36%

iManage, a London-based cloud services company, records impressive growth in 2023 with the addition of over 300 new customers and a 36% jump in annual recurring revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Australia's financial crime compliance costs reach $5.37bn
Data Analytics

Australia's financial crime compliance costs reach $5.37bn

Financial crime compliance costs have soared, driven by increased regulations, technology costs, and ongoing battles against evolving financial crimes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
DCI Indonesia debuts E1, Tier IV data centre in central Jakarta
Unified Communications

DCI Indonesia debuts E1, Tier IV data centre in central Jakarta

DCI Indonesia has launched its E1 Tier IV data centre in central Jakarta, offering high service quality and latency benefits to clients across sectors like banking, telecoms, manufacturing, and state-owned firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication
Deloitte

IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication

Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.

By Jelena Djukic • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Mike Stawchansky joins Finastra as Chief Innovation Officer
Marketing Technologies

Mike Stawchansky joins Finastra as Chief Innovation Officer

Finastra appoints Mike Stawchansky, an expert with over 25 years in the tech sector, as Senior VP and Chief Technology Innovation Officer to boost customer technology and Gen AI innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment
Fintech

IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.

By Nirri Shah • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Business Systems Ltd welcomes new CEO, Mike Wardell
Digital Transformation

Business Systems Ltd welcomes new CEO, Mike Wardell

Business Systems Ltd appoints Mike Wardell, former Giacom CEO, who steered the firm to £100M revenue, as its new CEO, cementing the firm's commitment to overseeing digital transformation, compliance solutions and cultivating strong corporate culture.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security
Physical Security

Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security

Jersey Telecom's acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
Artificial Intelligence

January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe

Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Finastra & SYSTEX partner to boost Taiwan's banking sector
Digital Transformation

Finastra & SYSTEX partner to boost Taiwan's banking sector

Finastra has inked a new partnership with Taiwan's SYSTEX to boost digital transformation and growth in Taiwan's banking sector, with SYSTEX to resell Finastra's Kondor and Risk solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

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IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Bitcoin peaks at record high against NZD ahead of halving event
Crypto

Bitcoin peaks at record high against NZD ahead of halving event

Bitcoin hits an all-time high against the NZD, nearing a similar historic landmark in USD, amid burgeoning global interest in the cryptosphere.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Finastra partners with UNITAS to boost digital transformation in South Korea
Digital Transformation

Finastra partners with UNITAS to boost digital transformation in South Korea

Finastra partners with South Korean risk and compliance firm UNITAS to drive digital transformation in local banking operations, tapping into UNITAS's expertise and Finastra's advanced treasury system.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024