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Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
Payment Technologies

Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
From silos to systems: the rise of the Employment Operating System
Software-as-a-Service

From silos to systems: the rise of the Employment Operating System

With SMEs juggling over 200 software applications, the emergence of Employment Operating Systems promises to streamline HR tasks and reduce costs dramatically.

By Ben Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

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
TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
CISOs prioritise visibility into data-in-motion security
Malware

CISOs prioritise visibility into data-in-motion security

A survey reveals that Global CISOs are prioritising visibility into data-in-motion amidst rising cyber threats and a projected USD $215 billion spend in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Wolt celebrates 10 years with EUR €19 billion impact report
Sales

Wolt celebrates 10 years with EUR €19 billion impact report

Wolt has released a report marking its 10th anniversary, revealing EUR €19 billion in economic activity generated across 1,000 cities over the decade.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
WorkBuzz acquires Agenda Consulting to boost NFP engagement
Human Capital Management

WorkBuzz acquires Agenda Consulting to boost NFP engagement

WorkBuzz has acquired Agenda Consulting to enhance engagement services for global not-for-profits, combining expertise to support employee and volunteer experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday

eCommerce brands are urged to rethink their reliance on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, adopting a year-round strategy to foster customer loyalty and sustainable growth.

By Jasmine Allen • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Recruiters in Australia & NZ face surge in applications
Recruitment

Recruiters in Australia & NZ face surge in applications

Australia and New Zealand see a dramatic rise in job applications, with agencies struggling to filter candidates amid a tightening job market, says JobAdder.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Nearmap reveals Gen 6 AI with 130 enhanced detections
Smart Cities

Nearmap reveals Gen 6 AI with 130 enhanced detections

Nearmap has launched Generation 6 of its AI model, featuring over 130 location-based detections to enhance decision-making across various sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Amplitude report reveals top products with 200% growth
DevOps

Amplitude report reveals top products with 200% growth

Amplitude's 2024 Next Hottest Products Report reveals five leading products boasting over 200% growth through effective customer engagement strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets
Crypto

Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets

Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Kyriba unveils GenAI-powered platform for CFOs' agility
Generative AI

Kyriba unveils GenAI-powered platform for CFOs' agility

Kyriba has launched its GenAI-driven App Studio, a low-code platform aimed at boosting financial agility and connectivity for CFOs and finance teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
SecurityScorecard shifts to supply chain risk solutions
Supply Chain

SecurityScorecard shifts to supply chain risk solutions

SecurityScorecard has redefined its focus, transitioning to Supply Chain Detection and Response services to tackle increasing third-party cybersecurity threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Aryaka enhances Unified SASE with CASB & RBI features
Digital Transformation

Aryaka enhances Unified SASE with CASB & RBI features

Aryaka has unveiled an upgrade to its Unified SASE as a Service, enhancing security features with CASB and RBI to combat growing cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

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Growth Lending & Aros Kapital launch GBP£1bn fund for SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Growth Lending & Aros Kapital launch GBP£1bn fund for SMEs

Growth Lending and Aros Kapital have joined forces to provide GBP£1 billion in loans to UK SMEs over the next 5 to 6 years, targeting various sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Mark Humphries appointed Chair to boost Bluprintx growth
Digital Transformation

Mark Humphries appointed Chair to boost Bluprintx growth

Bluprintx has appointed Mark Humphries as Chair, aiming to boost its global growth following the recent acquisition of ITG Commerce.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024