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Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Monoova partners with Guidewire to modernise Australian insurance payments, introducing new methods like PayTo to replace direct debits by 2030 and enhance client satisfaction.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.
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Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Outsized has announced its expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets, addressing the rising demand for skilled independent talent in key sectors.
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Creatio secures USD $200 million to reach unicorn status

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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marketing
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NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP's 270-strong team.
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Endava accelerates Australian growth with key acquisitions

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.
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The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Australia's fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.
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Ansvar partners with Interactive to modernise tech & boost security

Thu, 30th May 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
Ansvar teams up with Interactive to modernise their tech stack and bolster security measures, driving enhanced risk management and regulatory compliance.
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Zurich & UTS AI partnership transforms underwriting process

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Zurich and UTS have developed AI models to streamline life insurance underwriting, significantly cutting the time for decisions on mental health disclosures from 22 days to instant approvals.
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Generative AI could boost Asia-Pacific economy by $4.5 trillion

Fri, 24th May 2024
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New Accenture research suggests responsible AI adoption could boost APAC's economy by $4.5 trillion in 15 years, elevating GDP growth by 0.7 percentage points annually.
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Generative AI could boost Australia's economy by USD $269 billion

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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New research by Accenture shows generative AI could boost Australia's economy by USD $269 billion by 2038, adding 0.75% to annual GDP growth.
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Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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A MYOB survey reveals that three in five mid-sized Australian businesses have faced cyber attacks, with the highest rates in finance and insurance sectors.
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Dragos forges key partnerships to enhance OT cybersecurity

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Dragos partners with top insurance, brokerage, and legal firms to bolster OT cybersecurity, creating a unified incident response framework against cyber hazards.
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Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Australia's AI innovation surpasses Asia Pacific, buoyed by strong tech infrastructure and initiatives like the brain-scale supercomputer DeepSouth.
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Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031

Tue, 21st May 2024
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New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.
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Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.
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How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Being strategic about the way you consolidate and integrate your respective tech stacks is critical.