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Report finds financial services most targeted by DDoS attacks for 2 years
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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phishing
Akamai’s new report reveals financial services face 34% of DDoS attacks, fueled by geopolitical tensions.
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Financial services face rising DDoS threats – Akamai
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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botnet
Akamai’s latest report reveals financial services face escalating DDoS attacks, with politically motivated strikes and rampant brand impersonation and phishing threats.
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It’s time to notice: The radical shift in service models driven by AI and GenAI
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edutech
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hyperscale
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blockchain
Generative AI is revolutionising service models, driving innovation and efficiency. Key players like HCLTech leverage AI for transformative impacts across sectors.
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Cloudera makes waves in ANZ with hybrid data approach
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hybrid cloud
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
With an emphasis on data management and analytics, as well as a powerful hybrid infrastructure, Cloudera is expanding its footprint in the ANZ region.
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Renowned insolvency expert Michael Makridakis joins Taylor David
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liquidation
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financial services
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law firms
Michael Makridakis has joined Taylor David as a Partner, bringing over 20 years' experience in multi-jurisdictional insolvency to the renowned law firm.
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Qumulo launches cloud native service on AWS, cuts costs by 80%
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Qumulo launches its Cloud Native Qumulo (CNQ) on Amazon Web Services, offering scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient data management for high-performance workloads.
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Salesforce introduces Industries AI to revolutionise sectors
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Salesforce unveils Industries AI to streamline business processes in healthcare, automotive, and finance sectors, offering customisable, secure AI solutions.
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SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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entrepreneur
SQR has been acquired by UK-based SQRx, aiming to boost digital identity growth. Entrepreneur Grahame Chilton, SQRx’s largest shareholder, sees it as a 'groundbreaking' move.
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UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.
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Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.
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AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds
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devops
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apm
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low-code
A survey by OutSystems and KPMG reveals that AI adoption has cut development time by up to 50% for 75% of software executives, reshaping their roles.
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ServiceNow boosts AI capabilities with Now Platform Xanadu
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uc
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data analytics
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hcm
ServiceNow debuts Now Platform Xanadu with hundreds of new AI features, promising enhanced productivity in IT, customer service, HR, and procurement.
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Tanium launches Automate to streamline IT tasks & boost ROI
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low-code
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edr
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no-code
Tanium unveils Tanium Automate to streamline real-time IT operations and security tasks, addressing skills shortages and aiming for a higher ROI.
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AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow
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devops
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apm
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low-code
AI is reshaping software development, with 75% of firms reporting up to 50% faster project completion. OutSystems and KPMG reveal ongoing challenges but foresee a bright future.
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Sitecore appoints new VPs to strengthen Asia-Pacific presence
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martech
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partner programmes
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cdp
Sitecore appoints Stuart O'Neill as VP for Australia and NZ, and Zac Lin as VP for Asia, bolstering its APAC market presence to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences.
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Xalts & Tezos Foundation team up to boost RWA tokenization
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blockchain
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monetary authority of singapore
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financial services
Xalts teams up with the Tezos Foundation to advance RWA tokenization in institutions, offering a comprehensive solution via its RWA Cloud on the Tezos blockchain.
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Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study
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ai
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data classification
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financial services
A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
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NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges
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ai
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data classification
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censuswide
A new study by ActiveOps highlights that 94% of financial operations leaders in New Zealand struggle to extract meaningful insights from their data, hindering effective AI adoption.
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Moneybox partners with Aurum Solutions to automate reconciliations
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digital transformation
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investment
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automation
Moneybox has partnered with Aurum Solutions to automate its reconciliation processes amid a 43% growth in assets.
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GoCardless enhances with acquisition of Nuapay from EML Payments
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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insurance
GoCardless enhances its services by acquiring Nuapay, positioning itself as a full-service bank payment provider and expanding into new sectors, including payroll and financial services.