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Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance
Fintech

Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance

Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Data Protection

Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise

Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Data streaming essential for 94% of Australian IT leaders
Generative AI

Data streaming essential for 94% of Australian IT leaders

A Confluent report finds 94% of Australian IT leaders view data streaming platforms as essential, with many seeing ROI benefits and future importance in AI and ML applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Data sharing stories

AI use in life sciences rises, data & privacy issues persist
Unified Communications

AI use in life sciences rises, data & privacy issues persist

New findings indicate a rise in AI use in life sciences, with 68% adoption amid ongoing data management and privacy concerns, says the Pistoia Alliance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Oracle NetSuite launches new Salesforce data integration tool
Migration

Oracle NetSuite launches new Salesforce data integration tool

Oracle NetSuite unveils a new connector to streamline data sharing for joint Salesforce users, enhancing business processes and decision-making.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
Network Infrastructure

Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns

A Forrester report warns that the Asia Pacific region faces a growing threat from fraud, with incident rates exceeding the global average, straining financial institutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Hexaware partners with Blumetra to enhance life sciences data management
Generative AI

Hexaware partners with Blumetra to enhance life sciences data management

Hexaware partners with Blumetra to enhance life sciences data management through AI-driven cloud-based solutions, improving data quality and collaboration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Better connectivity for smarter transport
Virtualisation

Better connectivity for smarter transport

To move towards smarter transport, the industry needs a holistic, interconnected system that leverages real-time data, boosting efficiency and reducing costs.

By Roch Muraine • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Data sharing stories

UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
Data Protection

UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds

Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Uni partners with Snowflake to boost data-driven strategies
Data Analytics

Uni partners with Snowflake to boost data-driven strategies

Fintech firm Uni has integrated Snowflake's AI Data Cloud to enhance data management, enabling rapid decision-making and improving customer experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation
Cybersecurity

SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation

SQR has been acquired by UK-based SQRx, aiming to boost digital identity growth. Entrepreneur Grahame Chilton, SQRx's largest shareholder, sees it as a 'groundbreaking' move.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge
Gaming

Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge

Mercedes-Benz's Acentrik wins the 2024 Isle of Man Innovation Challenge, promising secure global data sharing and innovation across various industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank
Fintech

New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank

New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Affinidi unveils Iota Framework for secure data sharing
Marketing Technologies

Affinidi unveils Iota Framework for secure data sharing

Affinidi unveils the Affinidi Iota Framework at WeAreDevelopers World Congress, transforming data sharing with explicit consent and enhanced user control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Data Protection

ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report

The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK's tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
UK banking fraud predicted to exceed GBP $38 million by 2029
Biometrics

UK banking fraud predicted to exceed GBP $38 million by 2029

Fraudulent banking transactions in the UK could hit GBP $38 million over the next five years, warns Juniper Research, as the country battles a 111% surge in financial crime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
UK law firms face cyber security battles, says new report
EduTech

UK law firms face cyber security battles, says new report

UK law firms face increasing cyber threats, forced to prioritise business continuity over security, finds e2e-assure's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024