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Lion Parcel partners with Salesforce to boost AI-driven service
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digital transformation
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supply chain systems
Lion Parcel partners with Salesforce to enhance customer service using generative AI, reducing case resolution times by 73%.
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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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CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media
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vietnam
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social media
CloudSEK reveals a surge in investment scams through WhatsApp and Telegram, with 29,000 fraudulent ads on Facebook and over 81,000 fake Twitter accounts.
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FedEx launches handbooks to boost SME e-commerce in China, Japan
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wechat
FedEx unveils handbooks to guide SMEs in China and Japan's e-commerce markets, offering insights on geotargeting, consumer habits, and key shopping dates.
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Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy
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fintechs
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financial systems
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Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.
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Xero introduces AI tool JAX to boost accounting accuracy
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fintechs
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financial systems
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Xero has unveiled JAX, a new AI-powered smart business companion, at Xerocon London, promising enhanced accuracy in accounting tasks for small businesses.
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Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
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vpns
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malware
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ransomware
Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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Bitdefender launches AI scam detector Scamio on WhatsApp in Australia
Mon, 27th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has unveiled Scamio on WhatsApp in Australia, offering an AI-powered tool to tackle online fraud, responding to a high occurrence of scams.
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Salesforce enhances Service Cloud for unified customer care
Fri, 24th May 2024
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martech
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cdp
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Salesforce enhances Service Cloud with new features to unify data across digital channels, providing a seamless, personalised customer experience through their Einstein 1 Platform.
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Sendbird's new platform aims to cut business SMS costs by 30%
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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cx
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Sendbird launches Business Messaging platform, a cost-efficient omnichannel communication solution for businesses, potentially reducing message-related expenses by 30%.
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Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
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LeapXpert reveals Maxen, a GenAI app to boost client communication
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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uc
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risk & compliance
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LeapXpert introduces GenAI application, Maxen, envisioned to revolutionise client communications and enhance the productivity of relationship managers, with the official launch set in March 2024.
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Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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fintechs
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martech
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commerce systems
Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.
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WhatsApp tops as preferred social media app in Singapore
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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facebook
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meltwater
WhatsApp claims the crown as Singapore's favourite social media app, with over 27% preference among users, according to the Digital 2024: Singapore report by Meltwater and We Are Social.
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Decline in trust with SMS platforms predicted by new XConnect study
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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fraud
A study by XConnect and Mobilesquared reveals CPaaS providers are expected to lose nearly a quarter of trust in SMS platforms between 2023 and 2025 due to potential fraud risks.
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'Singaporeans concerned over internet misinformation, Digital 2024 report reveals'
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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instagram
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youtube
Despite high internet penetration, Singaporeans show concern over digital misinformation and personal data use, says the Digital 2024 report by Meltwater and We Are Social.
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Global social media users surpass 5 billion mark, reports Digital 2024
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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instagram
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social media
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whatsapp
Global social media users sail past the 5 billion mark, making up 62.3% of the population, as Digital 2024 report unveils commercial platforms' strong year-on-year growth.
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Air India launches AI assistant AI.g on WhatsApp for customer support
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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whatsapp
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connectivity
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germany
Air India's AI-driven virtual assistant, AI.g, has been launched on WhatsApp to offer customers an easily accessible support channel for over 1300 travel-related enquiries.
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AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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martech
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iot
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commerce systems
Cybersecurity challenges for 2024, including AI-driven threats, are spotlighted by Kaspersky, urging heightened vigilance in adopting online security measures.