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TerraPay & Alfardan Exchange partner to boost digital remittances
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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accessibility
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security
TerraPay partners with Qatar's Alfardan Exchange with a strategic aim to create advanced digital cross-border remittance solutions, enhancing global financial inclusivity.
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Salesforce introduces Einstein 1 Studio for easy AI integration in CRM
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce debuts Einstein 1 Studio, a suite of low-code tools enabling the integration of generative AI into CRM applications, responding to a rising demand and IT teams' struggle with AI implementation.
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Ant Group raises cross-border transaction limit to $5,000
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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fintech
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alipay
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tourism
Ant Group boosts its cross-border payment limit fivefold to $5,000 per transaction to simplify international visits in line with China's updated policies.
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Factors to consider before undertaking an AI deployment
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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data protection
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genai
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ai
As AI advancements continue, businesses grapple with factors such as data security, workflow changes and employee impact, while exploring beneficial AI opportunities.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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genai
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ai
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ethics
Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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A third of GenAI services to use autonomous agents by 2028, Gartner predicts
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Gartner predicts that by 2028, a third of interactions with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will employ autonomous agents for task completion, possibly transforming workplace operations across sectors.
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Exclusive: How GEN8 is supporting the Gen AI transition
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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edutech
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genai
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GEN8, a pioneering AI consultancy led by Tim Sharp, is streamlining the integration of generative AI into business strategies amid rising demand for upskilling.
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Deel acquires PaySpace, solidifying lead in global payroll industry
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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payroll systems
Global payroll front-runner Deel acquires Africa-based PaySpace, significantly strengthening its global coverage and infrastructure—hits a remarkable $500M annual recurring revenue within five years.
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How to calculate your margin: Professional Services 101
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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it training
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financial systems
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professional services
Ensuring fiscal health: Understanding and regularly checking your margins can unlock insights about your firm's financial state, calculate gross profit and avoid common errors.
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SEON report warns of complex fraud challenges ahead in 2024
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
SEON's 'Fraud Trends 2024' report warns of growing fraud challenges for businesses, citing AI advancements, Fraud-as-a-Service, and economic pressures as key factors.
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Google Cloud & Gamuda expand collaboration for AI capabilities
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Google Cloud and Gamuda have intensified their partnership, utilising advanced AI and cloud technologies to enhance the efficiency and innovation of construction and infrastructure projects.
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Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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dei
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cfo
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m&a
The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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The power of embedded green finance
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Banks wrestling with outdated systems can bolster sustainability efforts by leveraging carbon management to personalise client services, ensuring greener finance integrates seamlessly with consumer lifestyles.
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IWD 2024: In my first business, I exclusively hired working moms. Here’s why.
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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uc
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women in technology
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telco
Challenging stereotypes, a director recounts hiring working mothers for her first business, spotlighting their productivity and resilience, and championing gender equality.
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IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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data science
IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.
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Why companies are ‘democratising’ employee share plans in tough times
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
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strategy
In light of increasing costs and dwindling margins, companies are shifting towards democratising employee share plans, offering equity ownership to a wider workforce as a strategic method of cost reduction and employee motivation.
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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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workplace
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gender diversity
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aras
Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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uc
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
On International Women's Day 2024, it's a crucial necessity to jointly combat gender-based cyber crimes and establish a secure digital space for women worldwide.
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IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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microsoft
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amazon
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ibm
A Singapore-based female founder offers advice on overcoming cybersecurity stereotypes and enhancing gender equality within the male-dominated industry.