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Fastly launches automated DDoS protection service globally
Digital Transformation

Fastly launches automated DDoS protection service globally

Fastly has launched its automated DDoS Protection service, enabling organisations to defend against application-layer attacks with a single click.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Alchemyst AI secures USD $300,000 for generative AI growth
Generative AI

Alchemyst AI secures USD $300,000 for generative AI growth

Alchemyst AI has secured USD $300,000 in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI automation technology and workforce, led by Inflection Point Ventures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Genesys appoints Albert Nel as APAC sales leader
Unified Communications

Genesys appoints Albert Nel as APAC sales leader

Genesys has appointed Albert Nel as Senior Vice President for APAC, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to spearhead sales strategies in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
DataStax & NVIDIA launch AI platform to boost accuracy
Digital Transformation

DataStax & NVIDIA launch AI platform to boost accuracy

DataStax has launched its AI Platform in collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate AI development, claiming a 60% reduction in development time.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion
Fintech

GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion

Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv
Ransomware

Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv

Thales' 2024 Data Threat Report reveals a reduction in data breaches within financial services, but concerns over ransomware and GenAI adoption persist.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Everstage secures USD $30m in Series B funding round
Data Analytics

Everstage secures USD $30m in Series B funding round

Everstage has successfully raised USD $30 million in Series B funding, led by Eight Roads Ventures, to enhance its innovative sales commission management platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth
Unified Communications

Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth

Cequence Security has posted a remarkable 117% year-on-year growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by significant client acquisitions and industry recognition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success

Secure Code Warrior's new study reveals that under 4% of developers are engaged in Secure-by-Design upskilling, despite critical sectors showing strong security postures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Infosys expands partnership with Microsoft for AI growth
Unified Communications

Infosys expands partnership with Microsoft for AI growth

Infosys and Microsoft are strengthening their partnership to enhance generative AI adoption globally, promising improved efficiency across several key sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Ransomware

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

AI adoption surges in financial sector, says Vesper study
Data Analytics

AI adoption surges in financial sector, says Vesper study

Vesper Technologies reports that 84% of financial firms now use AI, driven by competitive pressure, with spending on AI hardware set to rise significantly.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Fujitsu launches dedicated AWS cloud practice in Australia
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu launches dedicated AWS cloud practice in Australia

Fujitsu has launched a dedicated AWS practice in Australia to provide comprehensive cloud solutions as the local market nears AUD $38.1 billion by 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Ecommpay wins two prestigious awards at compliance event
Clean technologies

Ecommpay wins two prestigious awards at compliance event

Ecommpay has claimed two honours at the Compliance Register Platinum Awards 2024, recognising its excellence in marketing and compliance efforts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
LogicMonitor opens new data centre in Singapore with AWS
Hyperscale

LogicMonitor opens new data centre in Singapore with AWS

LogicMonitor has launched a new data centre in Singapore, hosted by AWS, to bolster its services for clients across Southeast Asia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
GaiaLens wins ESG innovation funding for anti-greenwashing
Artificial Intelligence

GaiaLens wins ESG innovation funding for anti-greenwashing

GaiaLens has been named a winner of FinTech Scotland's ESG innovation call, securing funding to enhance its Greenwashing Analytics Solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Binance offers early access to Scroll for NZ users
Crypto

Binance offers early access to Scroll for NZ users

Binance has launched early trading access for Scroll (SCR) in New Zealand, allowing users to earn tokens before their official spot listing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Mike Baker appointed Group Managing Director of Industrial Thought
Partner Programmes

Mike Baker appointed Group Managing Director of Industrial Thought

Industrial Thought has appointed Mike Baker as Group Managing Director, aiming to enhance its services in securities taxation and corporate event data.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024