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MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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MongoDB has acquired Voyage AI, enhancing its data retrieval capabilities for AI applications, crucial for sectors like healthcare and finance.
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LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.
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Grapple to acquire Spenda portfolio, boosting SME finance
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Grapple plans to acquire Spenda's invoice finance portfolio, aiming to enhance its presence in the booming Australian SME market.
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BlackLine boosts operations with Bangalore office expansion
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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BlackLine has expanded its office in Bangalore, adding 50,000 square feet to improve customer support and drive product innovation in India.
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DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.
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Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Research by MillTechFX reveals that over 75% of firms faced losses from unhedged foreign exchange risks in 2024, prompting strategic adjustments in hedging.
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Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds
Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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A survey by eflow Global reveals 64% of finance executives see technology-driven risks, especially AI, as key compliance challenges for 2024.
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Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.
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QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.
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Civo unveils relaxAI, prioritising privacy & renewables
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Civo has unveiled relaxAI, an innovative AI assistant prioritising privacy, security, and renewable energy in a bid to tackle data governance challenges for UK businesses.
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Civo unveils AI assistant relaxAI, focusing on data privacy
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Civo has introduced relaxAI, a new AI assistant prioritising data privacy and powered by renewable energy, starting at GBP £10 per month.
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AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.
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SAP partners with Databricks to launch Business Data Cloud
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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SAP has launched its Business Data Cloud alongside Databricks, aiming to unify enterprise data to enhance decision-making and accelerate AI initiatives.
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Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools for Australia, NZ firms
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Oracle NetSuite has unveiled new generative AI features aimed at boosting operational efficiency for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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Monday.com launches AI enterprise service management tool
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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monday.com has launched its AI-driven Enterprise Service Management platform, monday service, to enhance operational efficiency for businesses across departments.
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Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
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British firms grapple with outdated finance technology
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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New research reveals that 55% of British finance departments still rely on outdated OCR technology, causing productivity and accuracy issues.
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AI & process intelligence vital for business leaders
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A new report by Celonis reveals that 89% of business leaders believe AI must integrate with Process Intelligence to optimise operational efficiency.
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Ciphr launches innovative cloud-based payroll software
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Ciphr has launched its new cloud-based payroll software, Ciphr payroll, designed to streamline processes for UK businesses and reduce manual tasks.