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Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover
Fintech

Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover

Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11
Artificial Intelligence

Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11

AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Business leaders anxious over data security – report
Generative AI

Business leaders anxious over data security – report

Business leaders are uneasy about data privacy and security, raising concerns over lack of governance frameworks with regard to generative AI use.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends
Robotics

AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends

AI investments debate trends versus fads, with its longevity, sustainability and growing legal legitimacy suggesting a solid market trend rather than a fleeting hype.

By Greg Boland • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as Global Head of Real Assets
Strategy

IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as Global Head of Real Assets

IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as the new Global Head of Real Assets, with his impressive 20 years of industry experience set to shape the group's global real estate and infrastructure strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Survival of the fittest: Indie agencies facing the AI battle
Low code & No code

Survival of the fittest: Indie agencies facing the AI battle

As major networks invest heavily in AI, indie advertising firms are playing catch-up, leveraging cost-effective tools and their nimbleness to stay competitive in an increasingly automated industry.

By Helen Johnson • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
How CFOs can responsibly leverage the potential of AI and achieve success
Unified Communications

How CFOs can responsibly leverage the potential of AI and achieve success

AI gives CFOs a strategic edge in volatile markets, but effective use requires more than just tech: learning, innovation, and ethical standards are crucial.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
ExtraHop announces newly created global partner programme
Firewalls

ExtraHop announces newly created global partner programme

ExtraHop launches a new worldwide partner programme aimed at improving cyber security, bolstered by its latest revenue increase and growing demand for NDR services.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Raphael Bres returns to Tradeshift, set to harness AI in fintech
Marketing Technologies

Raphael Bres returns to Tradeshift, set to harness AI in fintech

Raphael Bres is set to harness AI to revolutionise Tradeshift's finance function after he rejoins the B2B eCommerce, fintech platform, amid company restructuring and growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
State of Digital Trust 2024: The antithesis of trust is overconfidence
Internet of Things

State of Digital Trust 2024: The antithesis of trust is overconfidence

DigiCert's 2024 State of Digital Trust report underlines the gap between perceived and actual digital preparedness, raising concerns over the complacency of enterprise leaders.

By Armando Dacal • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Data centre containment solutions market to hit $3.17bn
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre containment solutions market to hit $3.17bn

Global data centre containment solutions market forecasted to surge to $3.17bn by 2034 due to increased investments by large corporations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
Education, Learning & Training

Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling

Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
insytz fintech debuts, aiming to democratise international investment insight
Data Analytics

insytz fintech debuts, aiming to democratise international investment insight

New fintech insytz aims to democratise global market insights, providing a visually engaging, algorithm-driven platform for investors at all levels to grasp market trends easily.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
Data Protection

Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms

In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

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Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development
Software Development

Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development

Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Global IT leaders see GenAI as transformative, says Elastic study
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global IT leaders see GenAI as transformative, says Elastic study

99% of global IT decision-makers view genAI as transformative, with near unanimous plans to escalate investment in 2024, despite adoption hurdles, according to Elastic study.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment
Artificial Intelligence

Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment

Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024