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ShareRing joins Australian government trial for age verification
Data Protection

ShareRing joins Australian government trial for age verification

Melbourne's ShareRing has joined an AUD $6.5 million government trial to improve age verification for under-16s on social media, using innovative digital ID technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Bridgit appoints new CCO & expands distribution team
Connective

Bridgit appoints new CCO & expands distribution team

Bridgit has appointed Stephen Doyle as Chief Commercial Officer, looking to enhance its commercial strategy amid booming loan growth and a revamped team.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

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Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement
Digital Transformation

Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement

A study by SS&C Blue Prism reveals that only 44% of organisations have the necessary data systems for next-gen AI, with 94% highlighting process orchestration's importance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Study shows Fastly boosts security with 235% ROI increase
Firewalls

Study shows Fastly boosts security with 235% ROI increase

Fastly's recent study reveals users of its Application Security Solutions enjoy USD $6.04 million in benefits over three years, marking a 235% ROI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Capgemini & Google Cloud unite for AI customer solutions
Unified Communications

Capgemini & Google Cloud unite for AI customer solutions

Capgemini has teamed up with Google Cloud to develop innovative AI solutions designed to enhance customer experiences across multiple sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Deloitte boosts AI offerings with Google Cloud alliance
Customer Relationship Management

Deloitte boosts AI offerings with Google Cloud alliance

Deloitte has expanded its partnerships with Google Cloud and ServiceNow, unveiling over 100 AI agents aimed at revolutionising client operations across multiple sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn
Data Science

AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn

Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Google Cloud & UWM partner to revolutionise mortgages
Data Analytics

Google Cloud & UWM partner to revolutionise mortgages

Google Cloud and United Wholesale Mortgage have launched a partnership to modernise mortgage lending, harnessing AI to streamline processes and enhance client experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals
Supply Chain

Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals

A recent report by LRN reveals that financial services firms are grappling with ethics and compliance, highlighting a troubling gap in decision-making across leadership levels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
DBS & Bank of China Singapore hit by cyberattack
Ransomware

DBS & Bank of China Singapore hit by cyberattack

A ransomware attack on a printing vendor has exposed customer data from DBS and Bank of China Singapore, highlighting urgent supply chain cybersecurity needs.

By William Oh • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

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Cyberattacks: A ticking time bomb for financial stability?
Ransomware

Cyberattacks: A ticking time bomb for financial stability?

The financial sector faces unprecedented cyber threats, with losses exceeding USD $12 billion in two decades, raising alarms over global economic stability.

By Bryan Marlatt • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Cifas reports sharp rise in UK identity fraud cases for 2024
Unified Communications

Cifas reports sharp rise in UK identity fraud cases for 2024

Fraud cases in the UK surged by 12.5% in 2024, with identity fraud now comprising 59% of reports, highlighting a worrying trend in cybercrime tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Study reveals gender gaps in cyber security perceptions
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Study reveals gender gaps in cyber security perceptions

A study by e2e-assure has revealed significant gender differences in perceptions of cyber security responsibility among over 1,000 employees across key sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award
Payment Technologies

Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award

Ecommpay has been named a finalist in the ICA Compliance Awards Europe 2025 for its innovative Risk Control Management System developed with Cable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
KPMG expands AI collaboration with Google Cloud for business
Digital Transformation

KPMG expands AI collaboration with Google Cloud for business

KPMG is expanding its collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance AI capabilities in legal services and banking, transforming business operations across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
AI startup founders earn more despite industry decline
Data Science

AI startup founders earn more despite industry decline

A new report reveals that AI startup founders earn a median salary of USD $90,000, 20% more than their peers, despite a wider downturn in pay.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
UK leads in AI with major revenue boost from data systems
Data Analytics

UK leads in AI with major revenue boost from data systems

The UK is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, with 81% of large organisations reporting increased revenue thanks to improved data management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025