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Oracle launches role-based AI agents for HR solutions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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hcm
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agentic ai
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oracle
Oracle has launched AI agents in its Fusion Cloud HCM to automate HR processes, aiming to boost employee experience and productivity across the workforce.
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The critical role of PR in mitigating risk during mergers & acquisitions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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cfo
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m&a
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digital strategy
In the volatile arena of mergers and acquisitions, effective public relations is essential for CFOs to manage stakeholder emotions and maintain trust.
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Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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it automation
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vmware
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sap
Melbourne has been chosen as one of ten cities to receive a USD $10,000 grant from the Rimini Street Foundation as part of its USD $100,000 charitable initiative.
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Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Bitfi has launched ApeShift, a platform enabling instant Bitcoin payments on the base layer, aiming to overcome high fees and slow confirmations.
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DCS Innov launches iChange multi-currency debit card
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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cloud services
DCS Innov has unveiled iChange, a Platinum Debit Mastercard with a multi-currency wallet, enhancing spending flexibility for global travellers.
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Wolters Kluwer report explores integrated assurance trends
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
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wolters kluwer
Wolters Kluwer's latest report reveals significant challenges for internal auditors, highlighting 40% of firms struggle with duplicative assurance efforts.
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AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ai
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investment
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legal tech
AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.
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Deel secures significant $300 million from new investors
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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saas
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hcm
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payroll systems
Deel has secured nearly $300 million from new anchor investors, pushing its annual run-rate to $800 million, a 70% year-on-year growth.
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DTCC unveils ComposerX for digital assets lifecycle management
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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financial systems
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defi
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has unveiled ComposerX, a groundbreaking suite aimed at streamlining digital asset management for financial firms.
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Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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fintech
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genai
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ai
Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million funding round for Semeris, enhancing its AI tools for financial institutions navigating complex legal documents.
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SECO partners with impact.com to boost Senheng app usage
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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network infrastructure
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ecommerce
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apps
S Ecosystem has teamed up with impact.com to boost its Senheng mobile app's user base and affiliate programme, aiming to enhance community engagement.
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Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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cleantech
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cloud services
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sustainability
New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.
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UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
UBS has launched its first Global Entrepreneur Report, revealing that 62% of entrepreneurs see AI as their greatest business opportunity amidst economic uncertainties.
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Mostly AI launches open-source toolkit for synthetic data
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Austrian firm MOSTLY AI has launched the first open-source toolkit for generating synthetic data, enabling businesses to train AI models while safeguarding privacy.
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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
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Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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dei
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partner programmes
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it budget
A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.
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AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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procurement
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.
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CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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dei
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ai
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cybersecurity
A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.
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Papua New Guinea completes digital kina currency trial
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital economy
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banking
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meti
The Bank of Papua New Guinea, with Japan's METI and Soramitsu, has launched a proof of concept for a digital Kina, aiming to enhance financial inclusion.
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Adobe unveils AI-powered contract insights in Acrobat AI
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Adobe has unveiled AI-driven features in Acrobat AI to simplify contract management, enabling quicker understanding and comparison for users worldwide.