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Ripple unveils XRP Ledger plan to enhance institutional DeFi

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Ripple has unveiled a roadmap for institutional decentralised finance on the XRP Ledger, aiming to enhance programmability and asset tokenisation.
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MSP Trends in 2025 – Navigating What's Next for Managed Services

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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As the digital landscape evolves, Managed Service Providers are shifting from cost-effective IT solutions to pivotal partners, embracing automation and AI to fuel innovation.
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Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A survey by SAS and KPMG reveals sluggish AI and ML adoption in anti-money laundering, with only 18% of financial institutions fully implementing these technologies.
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Insurance executives see opportunity in $1.8 trillion gap

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.
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Fuse Vectors secures USD $5.2m for gene therapy tech

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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capital raising
Danish biotech firm Fuse Vectors has secured USD $5.2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its innovative cell-free gene therapy technology.
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Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Shane Madz, APAC Sales Director at BitTitan, is revolutionising cloud migration in Asia-Pacific with innovative solutions and strategic leadership.
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ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.
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Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women's Day

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.
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How GenAI is breaking down silos to reshape businesses

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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GenAI is revolutionising businesses by dismantling data silos, enabling seamless integration and boosting efficiency across diverse operational systems.
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Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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The launch of the $Trump meme coin saw an astonishing market peak of over USD $14.5 billion, only to crash 66% shortly thereafter, leaving many traders devastated.
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Business travel to rise in 2025 amid challenges, says GBTA

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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travel technologies
The Global Business Travel Association forecasts a robust 2025 for the industry, with 48% of travel buyers expecting more business trips amid ongoing challenges.
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Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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work-life balance
A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.
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AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.
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Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.
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Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.
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Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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A survey by The Access Group reveals 74% of tech professionals use artificial intelligence, saving nearly three hours a week and enhancing workplace productivity.
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From Unicorns to Underdogs: How cognitive diversity could be the catalyst for making change that matters

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Cognitive diversity has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming businesses from Underdogs to Unicorns, enabling teams to solve complex problems effectively.
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Is QuickBooks Online still enough? When it's time to consider what's next

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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financial systems
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erp
As businesses expand, many find QuickBooks Online inadequate for handling complex financial demands, prompting a shift to more robust systems like NetSuite.
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JLL appoints Daniel Malacchini as head of cost advisory

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Daniel Malacchini has been appointed as the Head of Cost Advisory & Cost Management at JLL for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, to enhance service delivery.
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How synthetic data is unlocking new opportunities for intelligent video

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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As AI predicts a staggering USD $1.3 trillion market by 2030, synthetic data emerges as a crucial solution for training models and enhancing video analytics.