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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study

A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.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

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NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges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

Firewalls

Okta boosts security with new identity management tools

Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Encryption

Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks

Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Private Cloud

Vultr & SQream partner to enhance cloud AI capabilities

Vultr and SQream announce partnership to enhance cloud computing capabilities, aiming to support AI-driven enterprises in finance, healthcare, and telecom sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Low code & No code

Private vs Public AI: Appian urges companies to know the difference

Australian companies are being urged to grasp the difference between private and public AI to leverage AI benefits while safeguarding sensitive data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024

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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

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

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

Digital Transformation

David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth

David Tuck Takes Helm as Waracle CEO, Succeeding Chris Martin; Aims for Growth, Innovation in Data and AI. Waracle Recently Acquired Screenmedia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Fintech

New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank

New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Cartech

Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks

Scottish tech firm Waracle wins multi-million-pound contract to enhance SP Energy Networks' digital initiatives, boosting EV chargers and more.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024

Unified Communications

Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions

Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024