Financial Services stories - Page 19

Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite
Tue, 21st May 2024
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A Trend Micro report reveals a significant disconnect between Australian IT security leaders and C-suite executives on the severity of cyber risks, prompting concern over inadequate senior-level response.

Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031
Tue, 21st May 2024
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digital transformation
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New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.

UK infrastructure sectors alarmed over rise in AI cyber threats
Fri, 17th May 2024
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endpoint protection
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New research by Bridewell reveals over 75% of UK's key infrastructure organisations are increasingly concerned about AI-powered cybercrime.

Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic
Tue, 14th May 2024
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microsoft
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Hexaware Technologies has boosted its data and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of respected Minneapolis-based data consulting firm, Softcrylic, promising to refine customer journeys through advanced data utilisation.

Exclusive: How AvePoint is tackling complex data management
Fri, 10th May 2024
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
AvePoint's VP, Max McNamara, details strategies employed by the global data management firm in navigating and shaping the digital landscape.

Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.

Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ransomware
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insurance
Singapore's manufacturing industry outpaces financial services as the most targeted sector in cyber attacks, according to a 2024 Ensign InfoSecurity report.

ScotlandIS celebrates tech pioneers at 2024 Digital Tech Awards
Wed, 8th May 2024
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ScotlandIS triumphantly acknowledges achievers in the digital industry at the 2024 Digital Tech Awards, showcasing Scottish innovation across sectors including AI and green tech.

New Zealanders spent 22 million hours on hold in 2023
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Kiwis wasted 22 million hours on hold for customer service in 2023, with standoffish service and high hold times causing 95% to shift their spending behaviour.

Rocket Software finalises acquisition of OpenText's AMC business
Tue, 7th May 2024
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connectivity
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mainframe
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modernisation
In a move to bolster its software solutions, Rocket Software completes the $2.275 billion acquisition of OpenText's Application Modernisation and Connectivity business, tripling its customer base and increasing revenues by 60%.

Dubai fintech Fils & Pakistan's TPS partner for green banking initiative
Mon, 6th May 2024
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climate change
Dubai's climate fintech Fils partners with Pakistan's TPS to integrate sustainability infrastructure, enabling institutions across Asia to monitor their carbon emissions and buy top-tier carbon credits.

Pathzero secures SOC 2 Type 1 compliance for enhanced cybersecurity
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
Australian tech firm Pathzero achieves SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, bolstering data protection and cybersecurity for the company and its clients.

Cloudera & Aboitiz Data's pioneering AI partnership for APAC
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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data science
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Cloudera forms a strategic partnership with Aboitiz Data Innovation to deliver enhanced data science and AI solutions across the Asia Pacific financial services and industry sectors.

Lenovo launches AI-centric infrastructure to drive hybrid AI innovation
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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microsoft
Lenovo announces suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems and solutions to boost hybrid AI innovation for data-heavy sectors.

Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors
Wed, 1st May 2024
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digital transformation
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rpa
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llms
Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.

Lenovo & AMD unveil new AI-centric solutions for hybrid innovation
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Lenovo ISG reveals a suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems aimed at driving hybrid AI innovation, in partnership with AMD and including the ThinkSystem SR685a V3 8GPU server for high-performance AI workloads.

UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals
Wed, 1st May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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leadership
UK financial bosses worry inadequate cybersecurity could hinder nation's hopes of becoming a global AI leader, with only 13% of organisations resilient to cyberattacks, a Microsoft survey found.

FPT & NVIDIA partner to develop AI & Cloud services hub
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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FPT, a global IT firm, announces a $200m partnership with NVIDIA to build a one-stop shop for AI and Cloud services, aiming to make Vietnam an emerging AI hub and foster a skilled future workforce.

Singapore fintech Qashier secures Major Payment Institution licence
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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monetary authority of singapore
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r&d
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financial services
Singapore fintech startup, Qashier, secures in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, paving the way for diversified payment offerings.

Smart card market projected to reach $24.2bn by 2034
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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encryption
The global powered smart card market is forecast to surge to $24.2bn by 2034, driven by enhanced functionality and advanced security features.