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AWS celebrates top ANZ partners for cloud & AI innovation

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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AWS has honoured top Australia and New Zealand partners like HCLTech and TechnologyOne for excellence in cloud and AI innovation at its 2025 Partner Awards.
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AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.
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Snowflake & Anthropic partner for USD $200m Claude AI deal

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Snowflake and Anthropic partner in a USD $200m deal to embed Claude AI agents in enterprise data platforms, enhancing secure, multi-step data analysis.
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DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.
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Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Wasabi Technologies launches Covert Copy, a free hidden backup feature shielding data from cyberattacks for healthcare, finance and public sectors.
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Accenture & OpenAI partner to accelerate enterprise AI rollout

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.
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Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity practice in Asia, bolstering its regional tech expertise.
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EIU launches AI tool to aid decision-making in global markets

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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EIU unveils Viewpoint AI, a tool that uses generative AI to simplify global market insights and support strategic decision-making in over 200 markets.
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eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.
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Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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JAVLN targets APAC growth with its cloud-based insurance software, integrating AI and enhancing security for smarter, faster advisory services.
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TerraPay launches Xend to link wallets, banks & cards globally

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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TerraPay launches Xend, a global payments network linking wallets, banks and cards for seamless cross-border transactions with Swift integration.
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Revolut hits $75 billion valuation in employee share sale

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Revolut's employee share sale values the fintech at $75 billion, with revenue up 72% to $4 billion and expansion into Mexico, Colombia, and India.
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Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.
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AI halves banks' cloud migration downtime & cuts losses

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.
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Link advisers to gain AI tools as Afterburner boosts efficiency

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Link Financial Group partners with Afterburner AI to equip advisers with automation tools, cutting admin time drastically to boost client service delivery.
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AI to revolutionise B2B finance, forecasts transformation by 2030

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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AI will transform B2B finance by 2030, replacing traditional integrations with smart agents that automate invoices, contracts and workflows, says Flywire expert.
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cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.
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Fintech firms embrace AI, real-time payments & ESG for growth

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Fintech firms in Australia, the UK and Singapore boost growth by adopting AI, real-time payments and ESG-focused strategies to thrive amid evolving markets.
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SEON unveils advanced compliance tools for cross-border AML

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SEON launches enhanced AML platform tools to help businesses manage complex cross-border compliance with flexible screening and investigative analytics.
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Bizcap lifts SME loan limits in Australia & New Zealand to meet demand

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Bizcap has raised SME loan limits to AUD $7.5 million in Australia and NZD $4 million in New Zealand to meet growing demand for larger business loans.