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Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses
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Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses

A MYOB survey reveals that three in five mid-sized Australian businesses have faced cyber attacks, with the highest rates in finance and insurance sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth
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Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth

Australia's AI innovation surpasses Asia Pacific, buoyed by strong tech infrastructure and initiatives like the brain-scale supercomputer DeepSouth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats
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Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats

Poor internal communication and a disconnect between security teams and C-suite executives are leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to cyber threats, a Dynatrace survey reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Global Stories

Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031
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Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer
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GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer

GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods
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Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods

Research by Encompass Corporation reveals that 87% of corporate treasurers in the UK and US abandon banking applications due to outdated onboarding processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs
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AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs

AI talent has grown by 9% in the world's biggest banks over the last six months, led by a recruitment drive towards AI implementation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Parkable tech revives unused parking spaces, generates millions in revenue
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Parkable tech revives unused parking spaces, generates millions in revenue

New tech by Parkable may boost Australian landlords' fortunes by converting underutilised city-centre parking into flexible spaces, tapping into millions of potential revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows

Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
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ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns

Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers
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Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers

New research by Kore.ai shows a shift towards AI-driven solutions in customer service, with agents prioritising AI tech over fair pay, and consumers applauding AI's precision and reliability.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024
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Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024

Check Point's 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a dramatic 154% rise in cloud security incidents in a single year amid escalating cyber threats, showing an urgent need for AI-driven security solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Paymentology & Audax partner to revolutionise card services
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Paymentology & Audax partner to revolutionise card services

Paymentology and Audax join forces to deliver an innovative Cards-as-a-Service solution, simplifying and speeding up card programme launches for banks and FIs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
AI talent in banking sees significant growth, report reveals
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AI talent in banking sees significant growth, report reveals

AI-driven roles in US and European banks show robust growth, doubling overall headcount growth despite job cuts, according to Evident report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
YES BANK & EBANX to boost Indian cross-border commerce
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YES BANK & EBANX to boost Indian cross-border commerce

YES BANK and global fintech firm EBANX partner to bolster India's cross-border commerce, aiming to streamline transactions and offer compliant payment solutions to the nation's 350 million online shoppers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index
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AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index

Microsoft and LinkedIn's annual Work Trend Index reveals how AI is transforming workplaces, with New Zealand leading in AI adoption despite lacking comprehensive implementation plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Dubai fintech Fils & Pakistan's TPS partner for green banking initiative
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Dubai fintech Fils & Pakistan's TPS partner for green banking initiative

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024