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Thirdfort adds iProov biometrics to fight UK ID fraud

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Thirdfort adopts iProov biometrics to streamline UK property ID checks and combat AI-driven fraud in deals worth billions of GBP £1.6bn+.
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Banks face digital race as flexible credit card demand surges

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Consumers worldwide demand flexible, digital credit cards, pushing traditional banks to modernise or risk losing ground to agile fintech rivals.
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Australian SMEs show rising confidence & digital adoption in 2026

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Australian SMEs show growing confidence into 2026, with rising revenue and increased digital adoption helping them tackle soaring energy costs and economic challenges.
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Techcombank backs Vietnam A.I. Challenge with $1 million fund

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Techcombank funds Vietnam's National A.I. Challenge with $1 million scholarships to boost local AI talent and digital innovation nationwide.
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UK pay transparency lags as HR faces pressure from staff demands

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Nearly half of UK HR professionals say their firms lag in pay transparency amid rising staff demands for clear salary information and fair pay.
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Australian retail & FMCG face uneven growth amid rising costs

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Australia's retail and FMCG sectors face uneven growth as rising costs, retail crime, and shifting consumer habits reshape the AUD $175 billion market.
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Navigating U.S. expansion: Lessons from a European tech startup

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European tech startup SEON shares key strategies and lessons from its journey expanding into the complex and competitive US market to help others succeed.
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AI-fuelled data centre spend to hit USD $1 trillion by 2030

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AI-driven investments will push annual data centre IT and facility spending to USD $1 trillion by 2030, up from USD $290 billion in 2024.
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Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat

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Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.
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Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms

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Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.
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UK marketers struggle with brand differentiation as AI rises

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Nearly a third of UK marketers find it tough to differentiate their brands amid rising competition and AI-generated content as 2026 approaches.
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LG posts AUD $23.4B revenue as home & vehicle units shine

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LG Electronics posts AUD $23.4B revenue in Q3 2025, driven by strong growth in home appliances and vehicle solutions despite market challenges.
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SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 honoured ANZ organisations, including Telstra and Woolworths, for excellence in digital transformation and innovative SAP technology use.
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Brands face tariffs & fulfilment hurdles ahead of peak season

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Brands face rising tariffs and fulfilment challenges this holiday peak, with 87% hiking US prices and only 31% confident in cross-border delivery plans.
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Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Most UK and Irish CFOs regret adopting costly ERP systems, citing spiralling expenses, stressful rollouts, and underused features, says new research.
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2degrees posts record $1.385bn revenue & unveils new growth strategy

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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2degrees posts record $1.385bn revenue for 2025, unveiling a bold three-year strategy to lead New Zealand's telco market through growth and innovation.
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Alberta sets 2% data centre levy to boost AI investment

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Set to kick in for large data centre hardware from 31 Dec 2026, the levy will offset against corporate tax to boost AI investment and local jobs.
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China Airlines advances efficiency with cloud-based planning tools

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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China Airlines becomes Taiwan’s first to use Lufthansa Systems’ cloud-based NetLine/Plan for optimising routes and boosting efficiency amid market competition.
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Extolla & Infios unite to boost APAC supply chain efficiency

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Extolla and Infios have partnered to enhance supply chain efficiency across APAC, combining software solutions with expert consultancy to boost business operations.
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Australians lose over AUD $4 billion yearly to energy loyalty tax

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Australian households lose over AUD $4 billion yearly by not switching energy providers, paying up to AUD $300 extra annually in loyalty taxes for long-term plans.