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AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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investment
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legal tech
AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.
Deel secures significant $300 million from new investors
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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saas
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hcm
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payroll systems
Deel has secured nearly $300 million from new anchor investors, pushing its annual run-rate to $800 million, a 70% year-on-year growth.
DTCC unveils ComposerX for digital assets lifecycle management
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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financial systems
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defi
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has unveiled ComposerX, a groundbreaking suite aimed at streamlining digital asset management for financial firms.
Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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fintech
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genai
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ai
Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million funding round for Semeris, enhancing its AI tools for financial institutions navigating complex legal documents.
Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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cleantech
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cloud services
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sustainability
New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.
UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
UBS has launched its first Global Entrepreneur Report, revealing that 62% of entrepreneurs see AI as their greatest business opportunity amidst economic uncertainties.
Mostly AI launches open-source toolkit for synthetic data
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Austrian firm MOSTLY AI has launched the first open-source toolkit for generating synthetic data, enabling businesses to train AI models while safeguarding privacy.
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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dei
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partner programmes
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it budget
A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.
AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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procurement
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.
CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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dei
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cybersecurity
A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.
Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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banking
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financial services
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job moves
MUFG Pension & Market Services announces CEO Dee McGrath will retire on 30 June 2025, with Frank Lombardo appointed to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations.
Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.
Securing Auckland City Mission’s future with Gallagher Command Centre
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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surveillance
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cloud security
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physical security
Auckland City Mission upgrades security for its new GBP £110 million HomeGround facility using Gallagher's advanced Command Centre technology, enhancing safety.
How to build a standardised software development platform
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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it training
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software development
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cloud services
A GitLab study reveals 65% of Australian businesses are speeding up software delivery, but fragmentation in tools poses risks—standardisation is key to efficiency.
Adobe unveils AI-powered contract insights in Acrobat AI
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Adobe has unveiled AI-driven features in Acrobat AI to simplify contract management, enabling quicker understanding and comparison for users worldwide.
Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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telstraclear
Flock Consulting has appointed Matt Hemens as Head of Sales, aiming to enhance growth and expand its reach in New Zealand and Australia.
IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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rpa
Verde Group executives praised Acumatica's innovative AI and ERP advancements at the recent summit, citing enhanced customer value and effective sector-specific solutions.
Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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physical security
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social media
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online dating
A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.