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Revolut reports record profits in Australia & globally for 2024
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Revolut reported record 2024 results with AUD $4.4m net profit in Australia and USD $1.0bn globally, driven by surging customers and revenues.
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.
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Juniper leads 800GbE data centre market with 44 percent share
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Juniper Networks leads in data centre networking, securing top Gartner rankings and a 44% share in the 800GbE OEM switching market in 2024.
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FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list
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FinTech Australia has announced the 2025 Finnie Awards finalists, marking its 10th anniversary with a record 348 entries across diverse fintech sectors.
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IDeaS Cruise RMS wins top TravelTech award for innovation
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IDeaS has won the TravelTech Breakthrough Award for its Cruise Revenue Management System, boosting cruise lines' profitability through advanced data analytics.
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New Zealand urged to boost digital strategy & address tech gaps
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The Technology Users Association urges New Zealand to boost its digital strategy, tackling cybersecurity and tech skills gaps to remain globally competitive.
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It’s the end of passwords as we know it
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Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia’s secure, hassle-free future for digital access.
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Sonata Software wins USD $73m deal for AI-powered upgrade
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Sonata Software inks a USD $73 million, five-year deal to boost AI-driven digital modernisation for a major US tech, media, and telecom firm.
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NextCycle triumphs in Siemens & Sony immersive design contest
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Siemens and Sony’s first Immersive Design Challenge saw over 900 students compete, with Germany’s NextCycle team winning for sustainable EV battery digital twin innovation.
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Cequence enhances platform to protect agentic AI interactions
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Cequence Security updates its UAP platform to secure agentic AI interactions, preventing unauthorised data access and enhancing control over AI-driven APIs.
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Cloud Security Alliance & Northeastern launch AI safety course
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The Cloud Security Alliance and Northeastern University have launched a new certification programme to equip professionals with AI safety and ethics skills.
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WorkBuzz secures GBP £4 million to boost AI & global expansion
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YFM Equity Partners boosts investment in WorkBuzz to GBP £8.8m as the platform's revenue nears GBP £5m, backing AI-driven employee engagement growth.
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Businesses urged to adopt sustainable cloud strategies for future
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Demand for cloud computing raises energy and sustainability concerns; Node4 and Carbon Neutral Group advise businesses on greener, cost-effective data centre strategies.
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Personalised data & AI crucial for brands’ future success
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Circana's new report reveals how brands can boost customer lifetime value through personalised commerce, leveraging data tech and predictive analytics.
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Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted in two categories at the FinTech Awards London, recognising its innovation and collaboration with The Money Platform.
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Supply chain challenges in the railroad tie industry: The case for sustainable alternatives
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Supply chain turmoil amid hurricanes and scarce timber drives North America's railroad tie industry toward sustainable composite alternatives for resilience.
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Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Data Chief amid rapid growth
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Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Head of Data Operations amid 40% growth and plans to expand team by 33% in Cheltenham's B2B email marketing sector.
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LogicMonitor advances AI observability with new global partners
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LogicMonitor marks H1 2025 with AI-powered platform enhancements, new partnerships including AWS and OpenAI, plus industry awards and FedRAMP progress.
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Skechers launches Luna, an AI stylist, at Singapore store
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Skechers launches Luna, an AI retail assistant, at its new Punggol Coast Mall store in Singapore, offering personalised style advice via kiosk and Telegram.
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Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth
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Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India’s fast-growing market.