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Australian CFOs face rising demands amid evolving roles
Artificial Intelligence

Australian CFOs face rising demands amid evolving roles

A new study reveals that 88% of investors believe CFOs will play a larger role by 2035, emphasising their need for strategic and technical skills.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Global Stories

Infinigate & Acronis expand partnership across Europe
Data Protection

Infinigate & Acronis expand partnership across Europe

Infinigate and Acronis have expanded their partnership to distribute cybersecurity solutions across Europe, enhancing services for over 6,000 MSPs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content
Christmas

Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content

Retailers are urged to prioritise authenticity and user-generated content to build consumer trust amidst economic pressures this festive shopping season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Beamery receives funding boost from CIBC Innovation Banking
Investment

Beamery receives funding boost from CIBC Innovation Banking

Beamery secures significant funding from CIBC Innovation Banking to enhance its AI-driven talent management platform and accelerate growth plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Navigating the evolving landscape of cyber risk management
Digital Transformation

Navigating the evolving landscape of cyber risk management

As digital transformation reshapes businesses, enhancing cyber risk management has become essential for protecting critical infrastructure and national interests.

By Sam Salehi • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd
Crypto

Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd

Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
DigitalBridge to acquire Yondr Group in strategic move
Digital Transformation

DigitalBridge to acquire Yondr Group in strategic move

DigitalBridge has unveiled plans to acquire Yondr Group, a key player in hyperscale data centres, amid rising demand driven by AI advancements.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK credit card loyalty wanes amid high interest rates
Buy Now Pay Later

UK credit card loyalty wanes amid high interest rates

UK consumers are losing credit card loyalty as high interest rates exacerbate debt struggles, with many facing payment difficulties for the first time.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Tata boosts AI cloud with NVIDIA upgrades in India
Generative AI

Tata boosts AI cloud with NVIDIA upgrades in India

Tata Communications is set to enhance its AI cloud infrastructure in India with NVIDIA Hopper GPUs, spearheading a new wave of AI applications across sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Academia acquires Smartdesc to boost managed services
Cybersecurity

Academia acquires Smartdesc to boost managed services

Academia has acquired Smartdesc for GBP £9 million, aiming to enhance its Technical Services portfolio and expand in the managed services sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Westcon-Comstor to distribute Cloudflare solutions in Asia
Digital Transformation

Westcon-Comstor to distribute Cloudflare solutions in Asia

Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Cloudflare to distribute security and connectivity solutions across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Palo Alto Networks launches free cyber education in NZ
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks launches free cyber education in NZ

Palo Alto Networks has launched its CyberFit Nation programme in New Zealand, offering free online cybersecurity education amid rising cybercrime incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns
Supply Chain

UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns

A YouGov survey reveals that 69% of UK consumers plan to maintain or increase their Christmas spending, despite a third expecting to return discounted items.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
Artificial Intelligence

UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access

A study reveals the UK's STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures
Financial Systems

UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures

A recent survey reveals that 57% of UK retailers and brands plan to enhance their third-party selling strategies amid rising operational costs and competition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Supermom secures SGD$18m for AI growth & expansion
Artificial Intelligence

Supermom secures SGD$18m for AI growth & expansion

Singapore's Supermom has raised SGD $18 million in a series B funding round led by Granite Asia, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and expand internationally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
Artificial Intelligence

UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage

New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024