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Paysend expands services with amplified Currencycloud partnership
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Fintech firms Paysend and Currencycloud expand partnership, aiming to extend Paysend's global services and boost its foreign exchange capabilities, potentially benefiting customers worldwide.
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Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year
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Australian tech solutions provider, Kinetic IT, secures title of 'Australia's Best Managed Company' for the third successive year, showcasing unwavering industry performance.
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Sendle expands global network in boost for Australian SMBs
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In response to escalating global demand, Sendle, a popular small business courier service, expands its international shipping network by 40%, adding over 800 new pick-up locations across Australia.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
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To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
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higher education
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canada
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nz
Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.
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Rob Phillpot appointed strategic advisor at HammerTech
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oracle
Rob Phillpot, co-founder of construction software giant Aconex, joins Melbourne-based firm HammerTech as strategic advisor, boosting the company's global expansion plans into an industry ripe for technological investment.
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State Street Corporation expands Fund Connect ETF portal globally
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canada
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State Street Corporation is set to go global with its Fund Connect ETF portal due to soaring demand, primarily from Europe and the APAC region, increasing automation's efficiency and reducing risk.
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HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
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Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
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Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.
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Gretchen Johnson joins Nexxen as new Chief People Officer
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hcm
Nexxen appoints former Siprocal executive Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer, emphasising talent development and company culture.
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Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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accounting systems
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digital transformation
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project management
Software solutions giant Nemetschek Group discloses investment in US start-up Briq, aiming to boost digitalisation in the construction industry with its finance automation platform.
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ECI Software Solutions among 2024's Great Places to Work in six nations
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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ECI Software Solutions receives a 2024 Great Place to Work certification across six nations, marking consecutive years of recognition for bolstering workplace culture and innovation.
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Leaseweb launches Multi-CDN service in Asia Pacific region
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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gaming
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saas
Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.
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Delinea launches partner program, recruits industry experts
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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managed services
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pam
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partner programmes
Delinea has instituted an extensive partner program led by industry experts Miles Rippon and Kara Trovato to bolster business growth.
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Ransomware attacks reach record high in 2023, Cyberint report reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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united states
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law enforcement
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canada
Ransomware attacks increased 55.5% in 2023, hitting a record 4,368 victims around the world, as cyber-criminals adapted to law enforcement tactics, says Cyberint's report.
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One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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satellite
One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.
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American Express launches OptBlue to boost card acceptance
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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American Express introduces OptBlue in Australia, aiming to expand small businesses' acceptance of Amex cards by offering favourable processing rates.
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November sees 29% surge in ransomware attack victims
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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legal
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canada
November 2023 sees a 29% surge in ransomware attacks in the UK, with hackers primarily targeting global north.
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5G base station filter market set for dramatic growth by 2029
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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gaming
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smartphones
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technology gifts
The 5G Base Station Filter Market is set to boom, with a projected 37.3% CAGR, reaching USD$194 billion by 2029.
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Michael Harrison to steer UK Sales for Accelerated Payments
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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hsbc
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london
Michael Harrison, having vast experience in global banks and tech firms, joins Accelerated Payments as UK Sales Director.
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Soft skills valued over traditional methods in AI-era hiring trends
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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ai
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canada
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cios
Soft skills are becoming more valued than traditional methods in AI-era hiring, amid a shift towards skills-based recruitment.
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New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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emergency services
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canada
SIERRA: 21 Living on the Edge analysis unearths 21 new tech vulnerabilities, triggering concern for critical global infrastructure.
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Aptum & Bridgepointe Technologies announce global cloud solutions partnership
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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partner programmes
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leadership
Global cloud provider Aptum joins hands with tech advisory firm, Bridgepointe Technologies, in a strategic partnership.
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BriskPe partners with Currencycloud to boost Indian enterprises' global prospects
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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fintech
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swift
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Mumbai fintech BriskPe collaborates with Currencycloud to improve global financial reach and offerings for Indian MSMEs. .