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Outsourcing AML: Five key factors for financial firms
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EFI advises financial institutions on five key considerations for outsourcing AML operations amid rising regulatory pressures and operational costs.
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Appsflyer adds AI layer to boost fraud prevention tool
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digital marketing
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AppsFlyer launches an AI enhancement layer for its Protect360 fraud prevention solution, tackling the rising threat of sophisticated advertising fraud.
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UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide
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digital divide
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Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.
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BlackLine unveils Studio360 to transform financial ops
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predictive analytics
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BlackLine has launched Studio360, a transformative platform for the Office of the CFO, designed to simplify financial operations and enhance efficiency.
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SAS joins over 130 firms in signing European AI Pact
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ai
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SAS has joined over 130 firms in signing the European Commission's AI Pact, promoting enhanced AI governance and best practices across Europe.
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AI personalisation key for UK firms, says Zendesk report
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digital transformation
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cx
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personalisation
A new Zendesk report highlights the crucial role of personalised AI in enhancing customer loyalty for UK firms amid evolving consumer expectations.
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Capslock launches Deploy to address UK cyber skills gap
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cloud security
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public sector
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bae systems
CAPSLOCK has unveiled 'Deploy', a service aimed at bridging the looming cyber skills gap in UK organisations as staffing shortages rise to 67% in 2024.
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BT introduces tools to ease net zero technology anxiety
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ai
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sustainability
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New research from BT reveals that 72% of UK business leaders are stressed about meeting Net Zero targets, despite 56% feeling optimistic about sustainability.
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Eden AI secures EUR €3 million seed funding for growth
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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api
Eden AI has secured EUR €3 million in seed funding led by Galion.exe, aiming to enhance its platform and expand its engineering team.
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Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025
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fintech
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blockchain
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accounts payable
Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.
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Snowflake unveils Hybrid Tables to unify data workloads
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martech
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cdp
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data governance
Snowflake has unveiled Hybrid Tables, a feature of its Unistore platform that merges transactional and analytical data, enhancing enterprise data management.
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Gigaclear appoints Hugo Eales as new Chief Financial Officer
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cfo
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digital divide
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isp
Gigaclear has appointed Hugo Eales as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience from the ISP and technology sectors to the role.
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Denodo Platform 9.1 launch boosts AI & data features
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data management
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data integration
Denodo has launched Platform 9.1, enhancing data lakehouses with AI capabilities, including a new Denodo Assistant for intuitive data management.
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Emerald Technology invests €8.4m in Keto Software
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ai
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Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.
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‘Fear of getting it wrong’ harming SME export potential
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
Red tape and exporters' fears of mistakes are damaging UK's clothing and footwear shipments to the EU, dropping by 18% post-Brexit.
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Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.
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The new AI economy: welcome to the era of knowledge-as-a-service
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The era of Knowledge-as-a-Service is emerging, reshaping the internet with AI-driven models that prioritise ethical data use and community engagement.
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UK businesses at higher risk of ransomware on holidays
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Research by Semperis reveals that over 50% of UK firms are vulnerable to ransomware during holidays and weekends due to understaffed security teams.
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GlobalLogic named leader in generative AI by ISG report 2024
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GlobalLogic has been hailed as a leader in generative AI services, according to the ISG Provider Lens Generative AI Services Report 2024, thanks to its innovative strategies.
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Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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Nearly 10 million UK consumers are projected to embrace Buy Now, Pay Later schemes this Christmas, reflecting a significant shift in shopping behaviours.