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ServiceNow boosts AI capabilities with Now Platform Xanadu

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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ServiceNow debuts Now Platform Xanadu with hundreds of new AI features, promising enhanced productivity in IT, customer service, HR, and procurement.
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Tanium launches Automate to streamline IT tasks & boost ROI

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Tanium unveils Tanium Automate to streamline real-time IT operations and security tasks, addressing skills shortages and aiming for a higher ROI.
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AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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AI is reshaping software development, with 75% of firms reporting up to 50% faster project completion. OutSystems and KPMG reveal ongoing challenges but foresee a bright future.
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Sitecore appoints new VPs to strengthen Asia-Pacific presence

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Sitecore appoints Stuart O'Neill as VP for Australia and NZ, and Zac Lin as VP for Asia, bolstering its APAC market presence to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences.
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Xalts & Tezos Foundation team up to boost RWA tokenization

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Xalts teams up with the Tezos Foundation to advance RWA tokenization in institutions, offering a comprehensive solution via its RWA Cloud on the Tezos blockchain.
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Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study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A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
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GoCardless enhances with acquisition of Nuapay from EML Payments

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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GoCardless has acquired Nuapay from EML Payments, aiming to enhance its payment capabilities and expand its services in new sectors and markets.
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Okta boosts security with new identity management tools

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.
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Vultr & SQream partner to enhance cloud AI capabilities

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Vultr and SQream announce partnership to enhance cloud computing capabilities, aiming to support AI-driven enterprises in finance, healthcare, and telecom sectors.
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Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Australian companies are being urged to grasp the difference between private and public AI to leverage AI benefits while safeguarding sensitive data.
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Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.
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Financial services lead in global AI readiness, says GenAI report

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Financial services lead in AI readiness, with 70% actively using AI, while the retail sector lags at 30%, according to GenAI's latest report.
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Fastly report shows 91% of cyberattacks target multiple firms

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Fastly's latest report reveals a staggering 91% of cyberattacks targeted multiple customers this quarter, up from 69% in 2023, indicating a rise in mass scanning techniques.
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Exclusive: WorldFirst discusses SME success in cross-border payments

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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WorldFirst, led by Jim Vrondas in Australia and New Zealand, is empowering SMEs with innovative cross-border payment solutions, revolutionising global trade.
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Trustifi launches automated data loss prevention tool for MSPs

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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Trustifi launches an automated DLP tool for MSPs, offering pre-configured rules to streamline email security across industries like healthcare and finance.
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The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Digital transformation reshapes financial services, influencing recruitment and leveraging AI, automation, and cloud tech to meet evolving demands and mitigate risks.
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Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.
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Chris Polishuk named as Chief Revenue Officer at Amperity

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Chris Polishuk is the new Chief Revenue Officer at Amperity, tasked with leading global go-to-market teams, refining sales strategies, and amplifying market presence.
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AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.
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Nexthink study: BSOD affects 1 in 200 devices daily

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Nexthink's analysis reveals that 1 in 200 devices suffers a daily blue screen of death (BSOD) issue, with nearly half of these crashes being preventable.