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SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance
Customer Relationship Management

SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance

Smart Communications launches SmartHUB, a cloud-native archiving solution enhancing data access, security, and compliance for sectors like finance and telecom.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody
Encryption

CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody

CloudTech Group raises AUD $14 million, largely in Bitcoin and USDT, to launch institutional digital asset custody and expand its blockchain platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

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TCS & Council of Europe Development Bank automate reconciliation
Digital Transformation

TCS & Council of Europe Development Bank automate reconciliation

TCS partners with the Council of Europe Development Bank to automate reconciliation using AI, enhancing efficiency and transparency in European operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
Digital Transformation

HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability

HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Wasabi gains ISO certification to boost cloud data security
Storage

Wasabi gains ISO certification to boost cloud data security

Wasabi Technologies has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier cloud data security and regulatory compliance globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Experian & GBG expand partnership to boost fraud prevention
Data Analytics

Experian & GBG expand partnership to boost fraud prevention

Experian and GBG expand their partnership to offer advanced fraud prevention and identity verification across Australia and New Zealand for faster, safer onboarding.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
APAC leads with USD $11.3m average AI spend as global gap widens
Hybrid Cloud

APAC leads with USD $11.3m average AI spend as global gap widens

Asia Pacific leads global AI investment with an average spend of USD $11.3m, as companies worldwide increase AI budgets by 250%, widening the adoption gap.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
AI to create new roles as Nimbl predicts job growth not loss
Digital Transformation

AI to create new roles as Nimbl predicts job growth not loss

Nimbl predicts AI will create new job roles and growth, transforming the workforce with personalised services rather than causing redundancies.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
Datadog launches enhanced log tools for cost & compliance needs
Security Information and Event Management

Datadog launches enhanced log tools for cost & compliance needs

Datadog unveils enhanced log management tools helping firms cut costs and meet strict compliance, including long-term retention and local data storage options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
JFrog & NVIDIA partner for enterprise-ready sovereign AI control
Edge Computing

JFrog & NVIDIA partner for enterprise-ready sovereign AI control

JFrog and NVIDIA have teamed up to deliver a sovereign AI solution, letting enterprises control, manage, and deploy AI models securely and compliantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Open banking in New Zealand advances with NZD $13.77m spent
Fintech

Open banking in New Zealand advances with NZD $13.77m spent

New Zealand's open banking has advanced with NZD $13.77m spent over six years, delivering API standards adopted by major banks covering 80% of accounts.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders

NTT DATA launches a digital claims platform to help UK banks and auto lenders manage redress claims amid growing scrutiny over motor finance deals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Techcombank leads Vietnam with record brand equity & awards
Customer Experience

Techcombank leads Vietnam with record brand equity & awards

Techcombank tops Vietnam's banking sector with record Brand Equity Index scores and wins three Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for innovation and marketing excellence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Ex Sky & Barclays leaders join Beyond the Blueprint for growth
Digital Transformation

Ex Sky & Barclays leaders join Beyond the Blueprint for growth

Four former leaders from Sky, Barclays, Deloitte and KFC join UK advisory firm Beyond the Blueprint to boost growth amid tech and economic changes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Klarna & Marqeta launch flexible debit card trial in the US
Unified Communications

Klarna & Marqeta launch flexible debit card trial in the US

Klarna and Marqeta have launched a US trial of the Klarna Card, a debit card offering flexible pay-now or pay-later options on a single card this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector
Fintech

Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector

Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
KYND & Talan partner to enhance real-time cyber risk support
Cybersecurity

KYND & Talan partner to enhance real-time cyber risk support

KYND partners with Talan to offer real-time cyber risk intelligence, boosting UK, European and Middle Eastern clients' defence against evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025