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Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn
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Vultr secures its first equity financing at a valuation of $3.5 billion, aiming to expand its global AI infrastructure and cloud computing services.
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Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
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Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
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Morgan Stanley partners with Wise to boost FX settlements
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Morgan Stanley has partnered with Wise to enhance its foreign exchange settlement capabilities, marking a first for an investment bank in this area.
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Kiwi Muslim Directory launches app to expand community reach
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The Kiwi Muslim Directory is launching its first mobile app, Locate, to enhance accessibility for New Zealand's Muslim community after 16 years of service.
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Responsible AI starts with transparency
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Enterprise AI is hampered by a lack of transparency, as firms struggle to trust models that don't explain their outcomes before competitors leap ahead.
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Equinix & Dell collaborate to launch private AI solution
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Equinix and Dell Technologies are launching a private AI solution to help enterprises securely train AI models across clouds, utilising cutting-edge technology.
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Tray.ai unveils Merlin Agent Builder for AI deployment
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Tray.ai has launched Merlin Agent Builder, a platform aimed at simplifying AI agent development for enterprises facing significant technology challenges.
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Humanforce acquires LiveHire in USD $17.2M HR tech deal
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Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.
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Tim Wintrip appointed CEO of Lemongrass
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Tim Wintrip has been named CEO of Lemongrass, set to take office on 1 January 2025, succeeding Mike Rosenbloom who will join the Board.
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GitHub announces Copilot Free tier for VS Code users
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GitHub has surpassed 150 million developers and launched a free tier for its Copilot in Visual Studio Code, empowering users with enhanced coding tools.
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New year, new protections: Top tips to safeguard your business from cyber-attacks in 2025
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With one in three Kiwi small businesses vulnerable to cyber-attacks, experts urge owners to prioritise cybersecurity measures in 2025.
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Akamai reveals $9.6m benefit and 152% ROI from Guardicore use
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A recent Forrester study reveals Akamai's Guardicore Segmentation solution offers organisations a USD $9.6 million benefit over three years and 152% ROI.
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Cloudera unveils RAG Studio for AI without coding skills
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Cloudera has unveiled a preview of its Retrieval-Augmented Generation Studio, enabling enterprises to deploy AI chatbots using real-time data without coding.
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Cloud contact centre market grows, driven by demand for customer engagement
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The global cloud contact centre market is set to soar to USD $26,846.9 million by 2024, driven by increasing demand for scalable customer engagement solutions.
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GenAI in action: Transforming APAC business functions to deliver superior customer experiences
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In APAC, the rise of generative AI is reshaping customer experience, with 30% of Indian firms planning major investments in the technology over the next 18 months.
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Stefan Krause joins artius.iD as strategic advisor
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Security and digital ID firm artius.iD appoints Stefan Krause, ex-CFO of BMW and Deutsche Bank, to its Board of Strategic Advisors amid growing cybersecurity challenges.
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XChain expands transaction monitoring for UAE VASPs
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XChain has launched its transaction monitoring services for Virtual Asset Service Providers in the UAE, enhancing compliance and risk management in the sector.
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GoodTake set to revolutionise entertainment talent recruitment
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GoodTake, a new platform founded by actress Mila, aims to transform entertainment talent recruitment with an official launch set for January 10, 2025.
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Forrester report identifies key mobile banking features by 2027
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Forrester's new report highlights essential mobile banking features by 2027, emphasising fraud management and security as top priorities for customer trust.
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Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs
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Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.