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PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing
Artificial Intelligence

PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing

PvX Partners has secured USD $3.8 million in seed funding from Play Ventures and General Catalyst to enhance growth in consumer and gaming apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
SmartLend streamlines SME financing with digital platform
Fintech

SmartLend streamlines SME financing with digital platform

SmartLend has unveiled a fully digital financing platform in Singapore, streamlining access to loans for SMEs by eliminating intermediaries and fees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration
Payment Technologies

PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration

PayNet and Ant International have significantly boosted Malaysian SMEs' growth in 2024, with Alipay+ driving over 80% of cross-border QR payments via DuitNow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth
EduTech

Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth

Arup has appointed TC Chew as Managing Director for its APAC operations, aiming to boost growth as the region emerges as a major economic hub.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
APAC CIOs prioritise tech investment for growth in 2025
Malware

APAC CIOs prioritise tech investment for growth in 2025

CIOs in the APAC region are set to prioritise technology investments for growth in 2025, with 96% focusing on new revenue generation initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
AI adoption grows among finance leaders despite worries
Fintech

AI adoption grows among finance leaders despite worries

A new report reveals that while 54% of finance leaders are embracing AI for automation, 60% remain concerned about process transparency limiting its benefits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Reimagining eCommerce marketing
Customer Experience

Reimagining eCommerce marketing

Marketers must rethink their online strategies by leveraging AI and data to enhance customer experiences, drive engagement, and boost revenue in eCommerce.

By Dotdigital • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025
Crypto

Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Finnomena & Google Cloud launch AI investment solution
Data Analytics

Finnomena & Google Cloud launch AI investment solution

Finnomena has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch an AI-driven capital markets solution, enhancing investor communication and streamlining financial updates.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
CASwell introduces AI-enhanced fan-less cybersecurity device
Network Infrastructure

CASwell introduces AI-enhanced fan-less cybersecurity device

CASwell has launched the CAF-0120, an innovative fan-less desktop networking appliance aimed at elevating cybersecurity for small and medium enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Singapore channel partners aim to boost cloud capabilities
Digital Transformation

Singapore channel partners aim to boost cloud capabilities

New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals Singapore's channel partners are keen to enhance cloud skills but face significant challenges amid rising demand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Legend AI & T&B Media join forces for artist support
Physical Security

Legend AI & T&B Media join forces for artist support

Legend AI has partnered with T&B Media Global to help artists protect and monetise their AI-generated work, enhancing digital legacies across Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
US leads global online fraud rates, new study reveals
Cybersecurity

US leads global online fraud rates, new study reveals

A recent study by ZeroBounce reveals the US leads globally in online fraud risk, with a staggering score of 64.2 and 83% of incidents occurring digitally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs
Financial Systems

ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs

A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
BlackLine announces 2024 partner awards for excellence
Digital Transformation

BlackLine announces 2024 partner awards for excellence

BlackLine has unveiled the winners of its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, recognising firms excelling in digital transformation for CFOs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
SUSE & Infosys join forces for innovative AI solution
AI Security

SUSE & Infosys join forces for innovative AI solution

SUSE has partnered with Infosys to create an AI infrastructure solution aimed at helping businesses transition from AI trials to real-world applications.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Eva Zhuang becomes first female Partner at Boman Group
Drones

Eva Zhuang becomes first female Partner at Boman Group

Boman Group has appointed Eva Zhuang as a Partner, making her the first woman in the role, as the firm prepares to launch new funds in 2024.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Insurers focus on AI & growth amid sluggish progress
Customer Experience

Insurers focus on AI & growth amid sluggish progress

Research by Forrester reveals that insurers are focusing on driving growth and improving customer experience through AI investment and system modernisation by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Soneium aligns with LINE to boost web3 mini-app adoption
Gaming

Soneium aligns with LINE to boost web3 mini-app adoption

Soneium and LINE are teaming up to introduce blockchain technology into LINE's mini-apps, aiming to boost web3 adoption among its 200 million users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025