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Exclusive: Financial services CIO urges banks to embrace Celonis tech
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Former Metro Bank CIO Louise Leavey urges banks to view technology as a continuous evolution, embracing AI and automation to enhance finance services and resilience.
Fast moves, big change: Google Cloud on AI enabling business
Sat, 12th Apr 2025
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Bobby Allen of Google Cloud believes AI is transforming business by empowering non-developers to innovate, as mindset becomes key in the tech landscape.
Why tech founders risk falling behind - fast
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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In the fast-paced tech industry, founders risk stagnation by prioritising speed over strategic learning, potentially overlooking vital market shifts.
NSCC plans extended clearing hours for 24/5 trading
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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The National Securities Clearing Corporation plans to extend its clearing hours for round-the-clock trading by Q2 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Dote appoints new Managing Director for UK & Ireland
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Dote has appointed Denise Namakando as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, marking a key step in its plans for international expansion and product launch.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins cloud award for best telephony use
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has won the Best Use of Telephony / Unified Communications in Cloud Computing at the 2024/25 Cloud Awards, showcasing excellence in innovation.
LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.
Australian tech leaders face challenges in rapid evolution
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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A KPMG report reveals 81% of Australian tech leaders struggle to keep pace with industry changes, affecting investment decisions and driving fears of falling behind.
Emerge secures $12m to revolutionise NZ banking
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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New Zealand's challenger bank Emerge has raised USD $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for local businesses.
Six common causes of major software outages
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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Understanding the top six causes of software outages, from bugs to spikes in demand, is key for organisations to enhance service reliability.
Halcyon partners with BlackLake to combat ransomware threats
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Halcyon partners with BlackLake Security to boost ransomware resilience, combining anti-ransomware tech and risk mitigation to protect businesses from disruptions.
Playbook Partners secures $130m for tech growth fund
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Playbook Partners secures $130 million in initial fundraising, aims for USD $250 million with green shoe option, to fuel India's tech growth with strategic investments.
Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
Australian startups to vie for tech innovator title in Sydney
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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Five Australian tech startups will vie for the KPMG Australian Tech Innovator 2024 title in Sydney, with the winner advancing to the global finals in Lisbon.
How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Australian organisations must embrace automation to enhance competitiveness, as many are trailing behind in innovation amid economic challenges.
Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.
Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.
CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.