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IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate
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IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.
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SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
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Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.
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Why investors are swapping lawns for ledgers
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With home ownership out of reach for many, almost 60% of Kiwis see crypto as a more accessible investment than real estate, reflecting global trends.
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JLL enhances Japan data centre services amid rising demand
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JLL boosts its data centre services in Japan by appointing Fuminiro Asaki, Masue Suzuki, and Andrew Dolan to lead its enhanced platform, meeting rising investor demand.
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Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom
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New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.
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Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights
Mon, 20th May 2024
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Data Army has launched the Australia Post Movers Statistics dataset on Snowflake, aiding real estate firms in strategic planning and decision-making with enriched data insights.
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Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Singapore's manufacturing industry outpaces financial services as the most targeted sector in cyber attacks, according to a 2024 Ensign InfoSecurity report.
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IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as Global Head of Real Assets
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as the new Global Head of Real Assets, with his impressive 20 years of industry experience set to shape the group's global real estate and infrastructure strategies.
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New Zealand's digital advertising revenue soars in 2023
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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IAB New Zealand's latest report reveals an impressive 4.3% YoY growth in total digital advertising revenue for 2023, totting a figure of $2.112bn, with Q4 seeing a 7.3% quarter-on-quarter boost.
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Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Australian proptech start-up 'FLK it over' capitalises on $2.5 million funding boost to fuel rapid growth, aiming to streamline the tenant signing process for real estate agents and diversify services.
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Global AML system spend to hit USD $51.7bn by 2028, driven by AI use
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Global spending on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems is projected to reach USD $51.7 billion by 2028, an 80% increase driven by AI's role in enhancing risk assessment, according to Juniper Research.
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Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.
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Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Renowned British business leader, Sir Peter Rigby, is appointed honorary chair of Aston University's new Digital Futures Institute, offering expertise and connections to foster digital inclusion and innovation.
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Siemens showcases green building tech at MCE 2024 trade show
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Siemens to showcase sustainable building innovations at MCE 2024, including an energy-efficient magnetic valve and heat pump automation system, aimed at accelerating real estate decarbonisation.
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Hutly tech firm appoints industry veteran John Natsioulas as CTO
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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In a bid to revolutionise property and payment transactions, Australian tech firm Hutly welcomes seasoned industry leader John Natsioulas as its new Chief Technology Officer.
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New Zealand enjoys 7.3% surge in digital advertising revenue
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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IAB New Zealand's Q3 2023 report reveals a 7.3% year-on-year surge in digital advertising revenues, reaching $534.8m, signalling a bright future for the sector.
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iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.
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Goodman Group expands data centre capacity in Asia
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Goodman Group announces significant growth of its data centre capacity in Asia's top-tier markets, including a new 1,000 MW campus in Tokyo, amid booming regional demand.
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Construction industry's struggle with technology adoption, survey reveals
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Over 70% of construction companies globally have struggled with tech implementation, causing a delay in industry digitalisation.
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Darabase to launch groundbreaking AR advertising platform
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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physical security
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Darabase targets a revolutionary stride in AR advertising with a platform to transform physical properties into AR adverts.