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Synology unveils PAS7700 NVMe storage to meet AI data surge

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Synology launches PAS7700, a dual-active all-NVMe storage system, offering secure, high-performance, and highly available data access for AI-driven enterprises.
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Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.
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Backbase wins award for AI-driven wealth management platform

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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Backbase wins the 2025 Datos Impact Award for its AI-driven platform revolutionising wealth management with faster onboarding and personalised digital advice.
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Smart Communications launches AWS-powered data centre in Singapore

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Smart Communications has launched an AWS-powered data centre in Singapore to enhance secure, compliant digital engagement for ASEAN enterprises.
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Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
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Azul & ActiveViam launch solution to halve cloud analytics costs

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Azul and ActiveViam have launched a solution that cuts cloud analytics costs by up to 50%, enhancing performance for financial firms handling large-scale data.
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IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.
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Pave Bank secures USD $39M to expand programmable banking

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Pave Bank secures USD $39 million to expand its programmable banking platform, merging traditional finance and digital asset management for institutions.
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Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.
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10x Banking appoints Philip Barnett as Executive Vice Chair for growth

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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10x Banking appoints Philip Barnett as Executive Vice Chair to drive strategic growth and global expansion, focusing on Asia Pacific markets.
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Global scam attempts jump 65% as banks tackle new fraud risks

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Global scam attempts have surged 65% over the past year, with smishing rising tenfold as banks worldwide battle increasing fraud risks.
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Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Chainlink and 24 major banks collaborate to reduce $58 billion global corporate actions costs, using AI and blockchain for real-time data sharing and automation.
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Report finds claims of US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warns on AUD ties

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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A report finds claims of rapid US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warning Australia faces risks due to heavy reliance on the US dollar amid biased global media.
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The instant payments race is on, and Dwolla wants to be the orchestrator

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Dwolla aims to unify instant payments via a single API across FedNow and RTP, simplifying real-time transactions for enterprises amid rapid market growth.
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.
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Krungsri enhances data strategy with Informatica for digital growth

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Krungsri has partnered with Informatica to boost data governance and management, supporting its digital growth and serving over 19 million customers across ASEAN.
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How vulnerability management has become a boardroom issue

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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Vulnerability management is now a critical boardroom priority as Australian firms face tighter cyber regulations and rising digital threats requiring automated, proactive defence.
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Cloudhouse launches Alchemy APS to help banks modernise quickly

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Cloudhouse unveils Alchemy APS, enabling banks to swiftly modernise by packaging applications independently from legacy infrastructure, cutting costs and risks.
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Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.
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Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI for greater ROI impact

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI standards over generative AI, seeing accountability as key to boosting ROI amid growing implementation challenges.