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Myths and misconceptions about cloud ERP debunked

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Unmask the myths of cloud ERP: not just a costly, unreliable, or complex system, but a scalable, secure solution boosting efficiency and growth for all businesses.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.
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BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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BioCatch's latest report reveals a dramatic shift in the APAC fraud landscape, with 70% of scams now stemming from mobile apps, highlighting new vulnerabilities.
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Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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The fourth edition of FinTech Australia's Open Banking Ecosystem Map shows a 165% rise in Consumer Data Right adoption, supported by Mastercard.
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Survey reveals burnout crisis among Australian knowledge workers

Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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A UiPath-commissioned survey reveals 82% of Australian knowledge workers feel burnt out, with a third extremely so, citing heavy workloads and lack of AI tools as key stressors.
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New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.
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Zyxel Networks' firewall solutions win top PUR survey accolade

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Zyxel Networks' firewall solutions have topped the latest Professional User Ratings survey by techconsult, winning Champion status for superior security, user-friendliness, and reliability among SMBs.
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Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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Bank fraud is projected to reach USD $48 billion globally by 2029, a 153% surge, driven by evolving AI tactics, says Juniper Research.
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Bendigo & Adelaide Bank embraces AI for tech modernisation

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank pairs with MongoDB to modernise its core banking tech using MongoDB Atlas and generative AI, aiming to slash costs and boost innovation.
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Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.
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AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.
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Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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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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Australian executives predict AI-driven business growth in 2024

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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A new survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals that 92.5% of Australian executives in MSPs and MSSPs foresee significant business growth driven by AI investments in the next year.
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Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Centennial Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding, enhancing customer experience with a streamlined, low-code automation solution.
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Australian customer experience quality stagnates or declines

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Forrester's report reveals that customer experience quality in Australia has stagnated or declined since 2020, with banks and government sectors hit hardest.
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HID integrates U.ARE.U camera system with Amazon Rekognition

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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HID integrates its U.ARE.U Camera Identification System with Amazon Rekognition, enhancing facial analysis and verification for self-service and POS environments.
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Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.
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Endava accelerates Australian growth with key acquisitions

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.
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US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024

Thu, 30th May 2024
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US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.