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PPRO secures €85m funding to boost local payment services
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With €85m in new funding, PPRO seeks to capitalise on growth opportunities in key markets and broaden its local payment services. It is backed by leading investors, including PayPal Ventures and J.P. Morgan.
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An opportunity for unforgettable fan experiences in Australia
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wifi
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connectivity
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social media
Emerging digital technologies and connectivity hold potential to revolutionise fan experiences and generate new revenue streams for venue owners in Australia.
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WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona
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broadband
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The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.
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Leadership shake-up at FinTech Australia ahead of growth phase
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fintech australia
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FinTech Australia revamps leadership team to advance growth: newly-appointed Chair Sarah Gorman, former Deputy Chair and three-time founder, partners with Brian Collins, Deputy Chair, while General Manager Rehan D'Almeida elevates to CEO.
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UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns
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Despite mixed confidence in return on investment, UK IT decision makers plan to boost artificial intelligence funding in 2024, amidst fears of premature adoption, reveals a study by NetApp and YouGov.
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From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value
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firewall
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network security
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cloud security
Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.
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Cremorne Digital Hub to boost digital ecosystem with Scaleup Program
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partner programmes
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venture capital
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investment
The Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) unveils its first Scaleup Program cohort, following an AUD 10 million investment from the Victorian Government to boost Australia's tech industry.
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Lisbon's Vawlt Technologies secures €2.15m for supercloud expansion
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data protection
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colocation
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cisco
Lisbon-based start-up, Vawlt, secures an additional €2.15m funding to boost their unique long-term distributed storage solution and expand their global footprint.
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IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
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dei
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investment
As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
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IWD 2024: Are we investing enough in women and open-source?
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ai
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IWD 2024 puts spotlight on the need for greater investment and inclusion of women in the tech sector, particularly in the historically male-dominated world of open-source.
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IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys
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coding
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mobile apps
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IWD 2024 reveals coding's gender disparity, challenging stereotypes and urging investment in female talent to foster innovation and sustain industry growth.
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IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK’s tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion
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edutech
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The UK's tech sector falls short in diversity, with women occupying only 28% of positions and a mere 22% in senior roles, hindering innovation and widening the industry's skill gap.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
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edutech
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project management
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cybersecurity
In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.
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IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
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leadership
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australian government
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grants
IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
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edutech
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women in technology
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government
Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.
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IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere
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investment
A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges
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fintech
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Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.
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SEEK, Jobstreet, & Jobsdb unite platforms in major tech change
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job seekers
Leading job marketplaces SEEK, Jobstreet, and Jobsdb unite in a significant merger, utilising SEEK's AI technology to enhance employment services across the Asia Pacific region.
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Ex-Orange VP Miloud Bensaada joins Cubic Telecom as Commercial Chief
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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iot
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orange
Former Orange VP of Sales, Miloud Bensaada, steps into new role as Chief Commercial Officer at Cubic Telecom, strengthening the firm's strategy to dominate the global software-defined connected vehicle and IoT markets.
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CFOs take active role in GenAI strategy development
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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ai
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productivity
34% of CFOs are actively developing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) strategies in their corporations, according to a new survey by Gartner.
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Must read report by Sitecore & Deloitte unveils power of collaboration
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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business
Sitecore and Deloitte Access Economics' report reveals that enhanced inter-departmental collaboration could unlock significant revenue growth and innovation despite recognised challenges.
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Jet Technologies announces new distribution centre in Brisbane
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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nz
Sydney's Jet Technologies has opened a distribution centre in Brisbane, marking its expansion in Australia and New Zealand, driven by increasing demand for their print, packaging and industrial solutions.
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Europe's Low Code No Code Revolution: Unlocking Innovation, Agility, and Digital Transformation
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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crm
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cloud services
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digital transformation
Europe's institutions combat a talent shortage and the Great Resignation by harnessing Low-code/No-Code technology, quickening app development whilst fostering innovation and digital transformation.
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UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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it training
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ai
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ethics
British companies trail their French and German counterparts in investing in generative AI, jeopardising the UK's chances of gaining an AI advantage.