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Turtl launches Hatch AI to boost B2B marketing efficiency & ROI

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Turtl unveils Hatch AI, a tool designed to help B2B marketers speed content creation and link it directly to revenue and pipeline goals.
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Aiden Technologies now available in Azure Marketplace via MACC

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Aiden Technologies is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace via MACC, enabling organisations to acquire its endpoint management platform using existing Azure funds.
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R Systems & Mavvrik partner to boost AI cost transparency

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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R Systems and Mavvrik partner to enhance AI infrastructure cost transparency, offering real-time financial visibility and proactive budget controls for enterprises.
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Extend unveils open-source AI toolkit for smarter finance

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Extend unveils an open-source AI toolkit enabling businesses to analyse financial data with advanced automation and multi-framework integration.
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Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
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Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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A recent ISACA report reveals that privacy professionals face soaring stress levels due to budget cuts and regulatory pressures, with 63% feeling more stressed than five years ago.
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Financial controllers foresee dynamic role transformation by 2030

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Financial controllers worldwide expect a major evolution in their roles by 2030, as revealed in EY's report, highlighting the shift towards value creation.
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Why 'MACH' is not just another tech stack 'buzzword'

Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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MACH – Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless – transcends tech jargon, offering organisations the agility and scalability needed in modern MarTech stacks.
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Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.
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Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services

Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.
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Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey

Fri, 24th May 2024
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A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.
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Cado Security report reveals critical gaps in cloud cybersecurity response

Fri, 24th May 2024
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A staggering 90% of organisations report experiencing damage before containing cloud security incidents, revealing critical gaps in cybersecurity response, according to Cado Security.
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AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Businesses in APAC are relying more on AI to handle social media, with 55% viewing it as essential amidst resource limitations, says a Meltwater report.
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Taking organisations' physical security to the cloud

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Physical security departments are recognising the value of cloud technologies for resource optimization, and many are embracing the benefits of hybrid solutions.
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SAP Concur predicts increased reliance on AI in 2024

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Artificial Intelligence will be central to business operations by 2024, particularly in TEI management, says SAP Concur.
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APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding

Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.
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Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta as Head of Project Management

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta, former VIPA Digital Associate Director, as Head of Project Management to help guide its sustainable data centre operations across Europe.
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Survey reveals ANZ CIOs struggling with digital transformation

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Survey by Tech Research Asia reveals 98% of CIOs/CTOs in Australia and New Zealand struggle with digital transformation implementation due to lack of strategic clarity.
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Enterprise IT value & GenAI development on the rise, new study shows

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Enterprise IT budgets set to increase in 2023, contributing significant value to businesses, while GenAI development accelerates, Omdia study reveals.
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Milestone Systems unveils innovative Camera to Cloud for simpler surveillance

Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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Milestone Systems, a leader in video technology, launches a camera-to-cloud addition to its Milestone Kite hub for simpler, cost-effective surveillance.