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FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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ai
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edge computing
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data management
Financial services institutions plan to raise IT modernisation spending by 33% in 2024 despite concerns about meeting the data demands of generative AI.
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The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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customer service
Cloud ERP systems promise not just cost savings and efficiency, but also improve employee morale, customer service, and adaptability, offering unexpected benefits beyond traditional ROI measures.
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ACE emphasizes need for strategic Copilot adoption plans
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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it training
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data analytics
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planning
ACE stresses that without a strategic adoption plan for Microsoft's Copilot, businesses risk underutilisation and diminished returns on investment. Here's how to avoid that pitfall.
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What happens when the global banking system ‘goes down’?
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ai security
When a US cyber security firm’s update knocked out key global banking systems, many turned to crypto, demonstrating its unique resilience and potential.
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Intelligent Canvas launched to boost cross-functional teamwork
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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collaboration
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discovery
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miro
Miro has introduced Intelligent Canvas, an AI-integrated platform designed to enhance cross-functional teamwork and accelerate the innovation lifecycle.
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CTERA secures USD $80 million funding from PSG Equity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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storage
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enterprise storage
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gartner
CTERA secures USD $80 million from PSG Equity to boost its edge-accelerated hybrid cloud data management solutions, with a focus on AI capabilities.
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Commercetools launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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martech
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commerce systems
The move is pioneering a cloud-agnostic, cloud-native approach, and boosts integration for on-premises data centres with cloud services.
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Exclusive: Nexxen's game-changing TV analytics, AI solutions
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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ai
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apac
Nexxen's Director of Analytics and Solutions believes further growth driven by market trends, such as holistic TV measurement, is on the horizon.
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Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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ipo
Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.
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Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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smartphones
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.
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Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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fusion5
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public sector
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nz
Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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outage
The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Felix Fok appointed Director of Global Equities at Jarden Wealth
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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nz
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london
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hong kong
Jarden Wealth appoints Felix Fok as Director of Global Equities. Fok brings 12 years' expertise from Milford Asset Management, enhancing Jarden's client offerings.
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How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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physical security
As eCommerce expands towards an estimated market value of USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, combining network tokenisation and Click to Pay can help merchants enhance security and convenience, reducing cart abandonment and boosting customer loyalty.
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IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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devops
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dei
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partner programmes
IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.
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HP unveils OmniBook Ultra PC & OmniStudio X series
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai
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personal computing devices
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mobility
HP launches the OmniBook Ultra AI PC, featuring AMD tech, and the OmniStudio X series with Intel and NVIDIA options, starting at USD $2699.
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Optimizely unveils new CMS with innovative Visual Builder tool
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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saas
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paas
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ecm
Optimizely introduces its new SaaS CMS with the Visual Builder tool, empowering marketers to create and personalise websites effortlessly, enhancing engagement and conversions.
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Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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bi
Fidelity Life teams with UnderwriteMe to launch E-App, transforming life insurance applications in New Zealand by streamlining the underwriting process.
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Haruko expands to Southeast Asia, secures USD $6 million funding
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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fintech
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singapore
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london
Digital asset platform Haruko secures USD $6 million for Southeast Asia expansion, led by White Star Capital and MMC Ventures, boosting its total funding to USD $16 million.
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New Relic's annual ESG report highlights sustainability efforts
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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renewable energy
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developers
New Relic's latest ESG Impact Report details strides in sustainability, security, and inclusivity, with milestones like fully renewable energy offices and expanded student programs.