Investment stories
Sapro-Tech forms strategic partnership with top NZ fashion firms
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nz
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climate change
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investment
NZ firm Sapro-Tech forms strategic alliances with leading fashion brands SABEN, taylor, Velvet Heartbeat, and YY NATION, promoting sustainable materials derived from fungi.
ASK Partners reaches £45m milestone with unique property platform
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physical security
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transactions
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investment
ASK Partners has facilitated over £45m in exchanges through its unique secondary market platform for high-net-worth property investors.
IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as Global Head of Real Assets
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strategy
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investment
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real estate
IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as the new Global Head of Real Assets, with his impressive 20 years of industry experience set to shape the group's global real estate and infrastructure strategies.
Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development
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investment
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talent retention
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accessibility
Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.
Survival of the fittest: Indie agencies facing the AI battle
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microsoft
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app development
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low-code
As major networks invest heavily in AI, indie advertising firms are playing catch-up, leveraging cost-effective tools and their nimbleness to stay competitive in an increasingly automated industry.
How CFOs can responsibly leverage the potential of AI and achieve success
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
AI gives CFOs a strategic edge in volatile markets, but effective use requires more than just tech: learning, innovation, and ethical standards are crucial.
ExtraHop announces newly created global partner programme
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breach prevention
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firewall
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ndr
ExtraHop launches a new worldwide partner programme aimed at improving cyber security, bolstered by its latest revenue increase and growing demand for NDR services.
Global IT leaders see GenAI as transformative, says Elastic study
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
99% of global IT decision-makers view genAI as transformative, with near unanimous plans to escalate investment in 2024, despite adoption hurdles, according to Elastic study.
Raphael Bres returns to Tradeshift, set to harness AI in fintech
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microsoft
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martech
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cdp
Raphael Bres is set to harness AI to revolutionise Tradeshift's finance function after he rejoins the B2B e-commerce, fintech platform, amid company restructuring and growth.
State of Digital Trust 2024: The antithesis of trust is overconfidence
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iot
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cybersecurity
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investment
DigiCert's 2024 State of Digital Trust report underlines the gap between perceived and actual digital preparedness, raising concerns over the complacency of enterprise leaders.
Data centre containment solutions market to hit $3.17bn
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big data
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colocation
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bi
Global data centre containment solutions market forecasted to surge to $3.17bn by 2034 due to increased investments by large corporations.
Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
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it training
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kaspersky
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investment
Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.
insytz fintech debuts, aiming to democratise international investment insight
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
New fintech insytz aims to democratise global market insights, providing a visually engaging, algorithm-driven platform for investors at all levels to grasp market trends easily.
Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
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data protection
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cloud services
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cryptocurrency
In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.
Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment
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ai
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regulation
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investment
Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.
Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
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wfh
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encryption
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cloud security
Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.
European banks' AI start-up investments soar in 2023
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ai
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evident
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banking
Despite a global downturn in AI start-up investments, banks marked a 45% surge in 2023, with emphasis on bolstering regional AI capabilities.
Data centre market boom predicted by 2024 Global Index report
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ai
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mumbai
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asia pacific
The global data centre market should brace for high-demand and swift AI adoption, led by significant growth in the Asia Pacific, says a report by DC Byte.
CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
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cloud services
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compliance
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ai
CCL has launched a readiness workshop for Copilot, a Microsoft 365 service. Expected to empower private enterprises and public organisations with AI capabilities, it aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity securely.
Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
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ai
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ethics
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japan
Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
Australian businesses prioritise wellbeing over recruitment in DEI initiatives
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payroll systems
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dei
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hcm
Following a recent global study, Australian businesses are prioritising employee wellbeing over recruitment in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, reflecting the changing priorities of corporate Australia.
New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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investment
A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.
Business growth fuelled by investment in payment tech, says Conferma report
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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juniper research
Rapid business expansion is being driven by investment in payment technology, primarily virtual cards, says a new report from Conferma.
PPRO secures €85m funding to boost local payment services
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martech
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fintech
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commerce systems
With €85m in new funding, PPRO seeks to capitalise on growth opportunities in key markets and broaden its local payment services. It is backed by leading investors, including PayPal Ventures and J.P. Morgan.