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Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio
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network infrastructure
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Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.
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Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
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saas
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cybersecurity
Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.
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How will Labour address UK's innovation challenges?
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spending
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investment
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leadership
Experts are weighing in on how the UK Labour government might address the nation's innovation challenges, and what it means for businesses.
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Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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it training
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ai
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses are ramping up AI spending by 67% this year, driven by BSI’s findings that highlight the need for investment, training, and ethical standards to stay competitive globally.
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Ascertus & Lawcadia forge strategic partnership to streamline legal operations
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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strategy
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bi
Ascertus has partnered with Lawcadia to enhance matter and spend management for corporate legal departments, solidifying their portfolio with innovative solutions.
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AI use in mining on the rise, says Augment Technologies CEO
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai
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safety check
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revenue management
AI use in mining surges as firms seek to boost safety and revenue, with spending tripled in 5 years, reports Augment Technologies CEO Brice Gower.
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Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Shopify's Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 reveals 68% of regional retailers will up social commerce spending amid economic challenges, driven by rising consumer engagement on platforms like TikTok.
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Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australia’s CSO Group and xAmplify are set to merge, forming the nation's largest integrator of AI, cyber security, and business automation services, with a combined turnover of AUD $100 million.
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Milieu Insight & FemTech Asia reveal insights into SEA femtech
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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vietnam
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spending
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social media
Milieu Insight and FemTech Association Asia's latest report reveals femtech adoption by 60% of consumers in Southeast Asia, spotlighting strong growth and interest.
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Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives
Tue, 28th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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coding
RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.
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Trustly's Azura checkout boosts user spending & conversions
Fri, 24th May 2024
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data protection
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fintechs
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spending
Trustly's Azura checkout technology has transformed consumer payment habits across Europe, boosting spending, frequency, transaction speed, and conversion rates.
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Tackling the gender pay gap is a gamechanger for everyone
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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planning
Closing the gender pay gap benefits us all: from boosting productivity to fostering fairness. Join the movement towards equality and prosperity.
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Australian firms struggle with changing employee spending habits
Thu, 9th May 2024
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data analytics
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sap
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big data
Australian firms are struggling to manage evolving employee spend habits, with an SAP Concur study highlighting increased office, travel, and entertainment expenses.
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Extend launches 'team budgets' to boost autonomy & secure expenses
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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it budget
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spending
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autonomy
Extend unveils 'team budgets', a novel feature designed to enhance spend regulation, secure transactions and foster autonomy amongst finance leaders on its platform.
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HMRC spends £80m on remote working tech amid 'couch potato' critique
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
HMRC’s £80m spending on remote working tech over three years has sparked debate, evidencing a shift towards a 'couch potato culture', according to official figures.
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China's cloud market services spending surges to $9.2bn
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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data analytics
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smartphones
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hyperscale
In Q3 2023, China's spending on cloud market services saw an 18% rise to $9.2bn, while Chinese cloud giants saw a surge led by AI technology innovations.
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Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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wellington
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shopping
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nz
Aotearoa New Zealand sees slight decline in Boxing Day spending in 2023, which could be disappointing for retailers, a new report reveals.
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Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cleantech
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spending
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inflation
In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.
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American Express launches OptBlue to boost card acceptance
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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martech
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cx
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spending
American Express introduces OptBlue in Australia, aiming to expand small businesses' acceptance of Amex cards by offering favourable processing rates.
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Ex-Google Cloud & Mandiant CTO takes helm at DTEX as CEO
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Ex-Google Cloud and Mandiant CTO, Marshall Heilman, joins DTEX as CEO to tackle increasing insider risk threats.