OutSystems launches governed AI loan applications for banks
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ACT promises tax-free crypto gains after a year
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One NZ, 2degrees plan shared mobile network business
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Rimini Street offers AI magic without the forced ERP migration
CIOs can keep existing ERP systems and still adopt agentic AI, as Rimini Street pitches a cheaper path away from vendor-led migrations.
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Apple's Unified Memory powers Kiraa AI's rapid automation
Australian firms can speed month-end processing from days to an hour by running Kiraa AI on Macs instead of costly cloud servers.
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Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
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Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.
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AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot
As autonomous tools spread through workplaces, security teams are struggling to track who can access HR, finance and customer data.
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Rippling to nearly triple Singapore office headcount
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AppsFlyer report flags diverging APAC app growth trends
Marketers risk misreading APAC growth as install gains slowed in gaming and retention weakened, even as finance and payments adoption lifted some markets.
TA4922 uses PackClient malware in tax phishing attacks
Proofpoint said the modular trojan can steal data and monitor users, raising risks for finance teams targeted by fake tax notices.
Liner raises USD $36.1 million to expand enterprise AI
The fresh capital will help Liner turn its 14 million-user consumer search base into enterprise AI revenue as funding tightens for smaller rivals.
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Gartner sees securing AI market hit USD $4.8bn in 2027
Enterprises face rising exposure to AI-specific attacks as spending on tools to secure models and apps nears USD $4.8 billion in 2027.
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Certinia study finds integration key to AI success
Organisations with fully integrated systems were far more likely to see AI deliver profits, expansion and better forecasts, a global study found.
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SAS named Forrester leader in financial crime tools
Banks could gain better fraud and anti-money laundering oversight as Forrester's top current-offering score highlighted SAS's integrated approach.
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Progress survey finds firms lose USD $60,000 yearly
Administrative work is draining profitability, with professional services firms in Australia, India and Singapore losing USD $60,000 a year each.
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