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Business growth fuelled by investment in payment tech, says Conferma report
Digital Transformation

Business growth fuelled by investment in payment tech, says Conferma report

Rapid business expansion is being driven by investment in payment technology, primarily virtual cards, says a new report from Conferma.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona
Unified Communications

WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona

The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns
Unified Communications

UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns

Despite mixed confidence in return on investment, UK IT decision makers plan to boost artificial intelligence funding in 2024, amidst fears of premature adoption, reveals a study by NetApp and YouGov.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Lisbon's Vawlt Technologies secures €2.15m for supercloud expansion
Data Protection

Lisbon's Vawlt Technologies secures €2.15m for supercloud expansion

Lisbon-based start-up, Vawlt, secures an additional €2.15m funding to boost their unique long-term distributed storage solution and expand their global footprint.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Are we investing enough in women and open-source?
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Are we investing enough in women and open-source?

IWD 2024 puts spotlight on the need for greater investment and inclusion of women in the tech sector, particularly in the historically male-dominated world of open-source.

By Ann Schlemmer • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys
Online courses

IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys

IWD 2024 reveals coding's gender disparity, challenging stereotypes and urging investment in female talent to foster innovation and sustain industry growth.

By Rosie Armstrong • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
EduTech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity

In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.

By Barb Huelskamp • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Health Technologies

IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders

IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia
Fintech

New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia

A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
PPRO secures €85m funding to boost local payment services
Fintech

PPRO secures €85m funding to boost local payment services

With €85m in new funding, PPRO seeks to capitalise on growth opportunities in key markets and broaden its local payment services. It is backed by leading investors, including PayPal Ventures and J.P. Morgan.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
An opportunity for unforgettable fan experiences in Australia
Wireless Networks

An opportunity for unforgettable fan experiences in Australia

Emerging digital technologies and connectivity hold potential to revolutionise fan experiences and generate new revenue streams for venue owners in Australia.

By Nick Gurney • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Leadership shake-up at FinTech Australia ahead of growth phase
Investment

Leadership shake-up at FinTech Australia ahead of growth phase

FinTech Australia revamps leadership team to advance growth: newly-appointed Chair Sarah Gorman, former Deputy Chair and three-time founder, partners with Brian Collins, Deputy Chair, while General Manager Rehan D'Almeida elevates to CEO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value
Firewalls

From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value

Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.

By Wayne Phillips • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Cremorne Digital Hub to boost digital ecosystem with Scaleup Program
Partner Programmes

Cremorne Digital Hub to boost digital ecosystem with Scaleup Program

The Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) unveils its first Scaleup Program cohort, following an AUD 10 million investment from the Victorian Government to boost Australia's tech industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK's tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion
EduTech

IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK's tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion

The UK's tech sector falls short in diversity, with women occupying only 28% of positions and a mere 22% in senior roles, hindering innovation and widening the industry's skill gap.

By Camilla Currrin • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
EduTech

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology

Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.

By Lauren Swidenbank • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024