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Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts

Two-thirds of finance pros in the UK and US use AI daily to boost productivity, yet many struggle to measure its ROI effectively, says new Emburse report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Data Analytics

Quantum AI seeing rising business interest despite high costs

Over 60% of 500 global business leaders are investing in or exploring quantum AI, citing promise in data analytics amidst cost and knowledge barriers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Data Analytics

CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim to lead channel growth in APJ

CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim as Area VP Channels for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to boost partner engagement and strengthen identity security solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Disaster Recovery

Businesses turn to quantum AI despite high costs & confusion

A SAS survey reveals 60% of businesses are exploring quantum AI, despite barriers like cost, knowledge gaps, and lack of regulation hindering adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Unified Communications

Sinch & OneReach.ai partner to boost AI in communications

Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to integrate AI-driven communication tools, enhancing global customer engagement across multiple channels with advanced automation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

StarTree unveils AI features & new Kubernetes deployment option

StarTree unveils new AI-powered features, including Model Context Protocol and vector embedding, enhancing real-time enterprise data insights and control for June 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Crypto

Revolut reports record profits in Australia & globally for 2024

Revolut reported record 2024 results with AUD $4.4m net profit in Australia and USD $1.0bn globally, driven by surging customers and revenues.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

Firewalls

Radware secures record cloud security deal with US financial giant

Radware has secured its largest-ever multimillion-dollar cloud security deal with a top US financial services firm to protect thousands of applications.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

Application Programming Interface

Gresham unveils web-based upgrade for investment data platform

Gresham upgrades Control for Investment Management with a new web interface, boosting integration and automation for over 100 investment clients globally.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

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Semiconductors

Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors

Global X launches the DRGN ETF on ASX, giving Australians targeted exposure to 20 leading Chinese tech companies, focusing on AI, automation, and semiconductors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Fintech

Adyen partners with Fiskil to streamline merchant onboarding

Adyen joins forces with Fiskil in Australia to enhance merchant onboarding using Fiskil's Banking API, boosting speed, security, and future financial services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Data Analytics

Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia

Publicis Sapient appoints Gavin Seewooruttun as VP, Data and AI Lead in Melbourne, boosting its AI-driven digital transformation focus in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

Disaster Recovery

Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services

Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

ShopBack

Chemist Warehouse & ShopBack roll out Pay by Bank rewards

Chemist Warehouse and ShopBack launch Australia's first in-store Pay by Bank with rewards, cutting surcharges and boosting Cashback for shoppers nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Customer Experience

Human customer service drives loyalty & up to GBP £100 spend

Research from Ventrica reveals positive customer service boosts spending by up to GBP £100 per interaction, with consumers favouring human contact over AI.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025

Crypto

FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list

FinTech Australia has announced the 2025 Finnie Awards finalists, marking its 10th anniversary with a record 348 entries across diverse fintech sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

Data Analytics

Arohan wins CRIF award for data-driven financial inclusion in India

Arohan Financial Services wins CRIF Data Excellence Award 2025 for leveraging data analytics to enhance microfinance and financial inclusion in India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025