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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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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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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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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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Anchor raises USD $20m to transform SMB invoice process

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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payment technologies
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Anchor has successfully raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to combat late payments for U.S. small businesses, boosting growth and efficiency.
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Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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erp
Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.
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Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
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DeepSeek: The AI game changer shaping the future of innovation

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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DeepSeek is making waves in the AI sector with its new DeepSeek-R1 model, reshaping innovation by making advanced technology more accessible and efficient.
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DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.
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Washington firms embrace outsourced finance solutions

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Businesses in Washington are turning to outsourced finance solutions to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and harness innovation, according to IBN Technologies' CEO.
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Abnormal Security appoints new CFO ahead of public listing

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Abnormal Security has appointed Lisa Banks as Chief Financial Officer as it gears up for an initial public offering, aiming for over USD $1 billion in annual revenue.
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Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.
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Zilinka Jiang awarded Actuaries Institute AI scholarship

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Zilinka Jiang has been awarded the 2024 Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in AI/Data Science Scholarship, enabling her to enhance leadership skills at Stanford.
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Salesforce introduces Industries AI to revolutionise sectors

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Salesforce unveils Industries AI to streamline business processes in healthcare, automotive, and finance sectors, offering customisable, secure AI solutions.
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Workday accepted into Australian Government DTA software marketplace

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Workday joins the Australian Federal Government's Digital Transformation Agency Software Marketplace, offering ERP solutions to modernise outdated systems across the Commonwealth.
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Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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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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US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.