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It's time to notice: The radical shift in service models driven by AI and GenAI
EduTech

It's time to notice: The radical shift in service models driven by AI and GenAI

Generative AI is revolutionising service models, driving innovation and efficiency. Key players like HCLTech leverage AI for transformative impacts across sectors.

By Apoorv Iye • 7 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Cloudera makes waves in ANZ with hybrid data approach
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudera makes waves in ANZ with hybrid data approach

With an emphasis on data management and analytics, as well as a powerful hybrid infrastructure, Cloudera is expanding its footprint in the ANZ region.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Qumulo launches cloud native service on AWS, cuts costs by 80%
Storage

Qumulo launches cloud native service on AWS, cuts costs by 80%

Qumulo launches its Cloud Native Qumulo (CNQ) on Amazon Web Services, offering scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient data management for high-performance workloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Salesforce introduces Industries AI to revolutionise sectors
EduTech

Salesforce introduces Industries AI to revolutionise sectors

Salesforce unveils Industries AI to streamline business processes in healthcare, automotive, and finance sectors, offering customisable, secure AI solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Supply Chain

UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals

Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services
Ransomware

Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services

Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds
DevOps

AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds

A survey by OutSystems and KPMG reveals that AI adoption has cut development time by up to 50% for 75% of software executives, reshaping their roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
ServiceNow boosts AI capabilities with Now Platform Xanadu
Unified Communications

ServiceNow boosts AI capabilities with Now Platform Xanadu

ServiceNow debuts Now Platform Xanadu with hundreds of new AI features, promising enhanced productivity in IT, customer service, HR, and procurement.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Tanium launches Automate to streamline IT tasks & boost ROI
Low code & No code

Tanium launches Automate to streamline IT tasks & boost ROI

Tanium unveils Tanium Automate to streamline real-time IT operations and security tasks, addressing skills shortages and aiming for a higher ROI.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow
DevOps

AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow

AI is reshaping software development, with 75% of firms reporting up to 50% faster project completion. OutSystems and KPMG reveal ongoing challenges but foresee a bright future.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Sitecore appoints new VPs to strengthen Asia-Pacific presence
Marketing Technologies

Sitecore appoints new VPs to strengthen Asia-Pacific presence

Sitecore appoints Stuart O'Neill as VP for Australia and NZ, and Zac Lin as VP for Asia, bolstering its APAC market presence to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Xalts & Tezos Foundation team up to boost RWA tokenization
Blockchain

Xalts & Tezos Foundation team up to boost RWA tokenization

Xalts teams up with the Tezos Foundation to advance RWA tokenization in institutions, offering a comprehensive solution via its RWA Cloud on the Tezos blockchain.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study
Artificial Intelligence

Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study

A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges
Artificial Intelligence

NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges

An international study reveals that 94% of New Zealand's financial leaders struggle to extract insights from outdated data, hindering AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

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SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation
Cybersecurity

SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation

SQR has been acquired by UK-based SQRx, aiming to boost digital identity growth. Entrepreneur Grahame Chilton, SQRx's largest shareholder, sees it as a 'groundbreaking' move.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Moneybox partners with Aurum Solutions to automate reconciliations
Digital Transformation

Moneybox partners with Aurum Solutions to automate reconciliations

Moneybox has partnered with Aurum Solutions to automate its reconciliation processes amid a 43% growth in assets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
GoCardless enhances with acquisition of Nuapay from EML Payments
Gaming

GoCardless enhances with acquisition of Nuapay from EML Payments

GoCardless has acquired Nuapay from EML Payments, aiming to enhance its payment capabilities and expand its services in new sectors and markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Hexaware & Earnix partner to revolutionise insurance pricing
Software-as-a-Service

Hexaware & Earnix partner to revolutionise insurance pricing

Hexaware has teamed up with Earnix to enhance insurance pricing through advanced AI, aiming to improve strategies, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024