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Corporate Digital Identity: a tool to combat financial crime
Money Laundering

Corporate Digital Identity: a tool to combat financial crime

Financial crime is set to cost global economies USD $485.6 billion in 2023, prompting calls for Corporate Digital Identity to enhance fraud prevention.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
Artificial Intelligence

UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage

New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers
Software Development

Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers

Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Global Stories

Global economy stories

AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in

The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025
Crypto

Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025

Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth
Fintech

Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth

Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Kaseya predicts a technology boom for MSPs and SMBs
Customer Experience

Kaseya predicts a technology boom for MSPs and SMBs

Kaseya predicts a transformative future for Managed Service Providers, as technology enables small to mid-sized businesses to compete with larger firms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Everest Group exceeds impact sourcing targets in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Everest Group exceeds impact sourcing targets in 2024

Everest Group aims to boost impact sourcing in tech services from 350,000 to 500,000 by 2025, with projections of 505,000 to 535,000 for 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups
Global economy

Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups

Fiverr has unveiled a new Financial Services Vertical to empower startups with essential finance roles, amid a booming industry growing at 7.7%.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Certinia unveils Customer Success Cloud for seamless integration
Unified Communications

Certinia unveils Customer Success Cloud for seamless integration

Certinia has launched its Customer Success Cloud, integrating seamlessly with its existing Professional Services Cloud to enhance collaboration across departments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024
Enterprise Resource Planning

AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024

A Certinia report reveals 43% of firms see staff AI training as key for 2024, while 38% plan to hire AI talent. Will firms adapt swiftly enough?.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities
Ransomware

Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities

New report reveals a worrying concentration of cyber risks in just 15 vendors, underlining the global economy's vulnerability to third-party cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth
Digital Transformation

Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth

Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Agricultural Technology

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

By Darren Ward • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
FedEx fuels Asia-Pacific economy with USD $1.7 billion boost
Supply Chain

FedEx fuels Asia-Pacific economy with USD $1.7 billion boost

FedEx's latest economic impact report reveals a USD $1.7 billion boost to the Asia-Pacific economy in FY 2024, enhancing regional commerce and connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
ALE expands strategic partnerships for NaaS in Singapore
Unified Communications

ALE expands strategic partnerships for NaaS in Singapore

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands partnerships with ACA Pacific and Exclusive Networks Singapore to offer Network as a Service.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account
Supply Chain

What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account

AI could revolutionise KiwiSaver accounts by providing real-time data insights, optimising investments, and driving wealth creation for 3.25+ million investors.

By Morne Redgard • 5 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024