Finance stories
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Deltatre appoints Elli Morii as new Chief Financial Officer
4 days ago
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growth
Deltatre appoints Elli Morii as its new CFO. With over 25 years of finance and tech sector experience, Morii will drive global innovation and growth.
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Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption
5 days ago
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smartphones
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.
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MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
Last week
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edutech
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fintechs
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financial systems
MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.
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NormCyber honoured as Fortinet’s Security Operations Partner
Last week
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firewalls
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siem
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cloud security
NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.
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UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic
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crowdfunding
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redundancies
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smes
A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.
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Celonis & Emporix partner on AI-powered optimisation engine
This month
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low-code
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software development
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app development
Celonis and Emporix unveil the AI-driven Emporix Orchestration Engine, promising real-time, end-to-end process optimisation with Celonis' Process Intelligence.
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CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services
This month
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martech
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cx
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digital engagement
CommBank’s app now includes Travel Booking and car buying services as it aims to enhance digital engagement among its 8.5 million active users.
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SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
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edutech
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data analytics
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cx
Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.
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Kudosity names Victoria Whitby as new managing director
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ecm
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martech
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cms
Kudosity appoints seasoned tech executive Victoria Whitby as new managing director to drive growth starting July 2024, marking a key milestone for expansion.
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UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
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fintechs
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financial systems
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labour party
Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
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NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as CEO for ANZ operations
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cybersecurity
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digital transformation
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nz
NTT DATA has appointed David McKeering as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost regional growth after a merger valued at over USD $30 billion.
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AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers
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it training
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hcm
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ai
Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.
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Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost
Last month
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it training
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hcm
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payroll systems
Flexible work methods and global hires are key to Australian business growth, yet implementation remains limited, finds Rippling. Firms eye UK and US markets.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
Last month
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martech
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low-code
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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Survey reveals CFO-accountant divide on financial transformation
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ai
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collaboration
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cfo
A FloQast survey reveals 60% of accountants and CFOs don't prioritise financial transformation, highlighting a gap in understanding despite its critical role.
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Microcare Systems boosts cash flow with Zumzum Financials
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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martech
Microcare Systems has slashed costs and streamlined operations by adopting Zumzum Financials via Salesforce, boosting invoicing efficiency and cash flow significantly.
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The new way international politics could affect your life: cyber attacks
Last month
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ransomware
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physical security
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cybersecurity
As global tensions rise, state-sponsored cyber attacks on critical infrastructure could disrupt daily life, from power cuts to stolen personal data.
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Survey reveals burnout crisis among Australian knowledge workers
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edutech
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fintechs
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financial systems
A UiPath-commissioned survey reveals 82% of Australian knowledge workers feel burnt out, with a third extremely so, citing heavy workloads and lack of AI tools as key stressors.
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StarHub ranks 184th in FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 for 2023
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cybersecurity
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services
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starhub
Singapore’s StarHub has achieved 184th place in the inaugural FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 list for 2023, marking a notable revenue-based ranking.
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Swoop acquires conduit & fibre assets, eyes $1.2m boost
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housing
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swoop
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developers
Swoop's acquisition of fibre assets in Western Australia to connect 900 homes in Seacrest Estate promises AUD $1.2 million in revenue over three years.