Apps stories

ControlUp for Apps boosts SaaS management & security
Last week
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saas
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ControlUp has launched ControlUp for Apps, a new tool aimed at boosting the Digital Employee Experience by enhancing management of SaaS and web applications.

WaveMaker unveils AI tool for swift Figma design coding
This month
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it automation
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ai
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software development
WaveMaker has launched AutoCode, an AI-driven tool that converts Figma UI designs to functional components in minutes, enhancing app development efficiency.

SECO partners with impact.com to boost Senheng app usage
This month
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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.

Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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genai
Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.

New features added to my health app for holiday travel
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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healthtech
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apps
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management
Australians travelling this holiday season can now manage their health with new features on the my health app, enhancing access to vital information.

Singapore survey shows growing demand for mobile app security
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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malware
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
A survey by Appdome and OWASP shows 80.7% of Singaporeans expect proactive anti-fraud measures in mobile apps, highlighting rising security demands.

UK consumers demand tougher regulations on faulty software
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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fintech
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Two-thirds of UK consumers see faulty software updates as unacceptable as contaminated food, following major CrowdStrike outages.

Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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encryption
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apps
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cloud services
Cloudflare introduces Plexi to verify public keys in end-to-end encryption for messaging apps, starting with WhatsApp, enhancing user trust and security.

LearnUpon achieves HubSpot App Partner certified integration
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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edutech
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crm
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it training
LearnUpon achieves certified integration as a HubSpot App Partner, becoming one of the first LMS platforms to join the prestigious program, enhancing customer training automation.

Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to enhance data insights
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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data analytics
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apps
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development
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack toolkit, boosting efficiency in developing data-driven apps with enhanced visual exploration of complex data.

Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to accelerate app development
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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apps
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development
Progress has launched MarkLogic FastTrack, a UI toolkit that claims to speed up data-driven app development by 90%, aiding firms in rapid data analysis and visualisation.

Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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apps
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support
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operating systems
Check Point Software Technologies has secured a Leader ranking in the Forrester Wave, highlighting its top-tier mobile security capabilities.

MTMN challenges Australia's top OOH advertisers with new data edge
Wed, 29th May 2024
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apps
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cloud services
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websites
MTMN is challenging Australia's top OOH advertisers by leveraging real-time data through a new partnership with tech firm LUMOS, enhancing ad targeting capabilities.

Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?
Tue, 28th May 2024
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data protection
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cx
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martech
Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.

IWD 2024: How AI can help new mothers with their mental health
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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uc
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ai
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healthtech
New research reveals the undeniable potential of AI chatbots, like Wysa, to provide essential mental health support to expectant and new mothers.

Checkmarx report reveals 92% companies faced breach due to app vulnerabilities
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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application security
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software development
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apps
Future of AppSec research by Checkmarx unveils 92% of firms suffered a breach in the past year due to flaws in in-house developed applications.

Kerzner Group launches Unily's iKonnect app for enhanced staff communication
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Kerzner Group has unveiled iKonnect, Unily's new mobile-first app, revolutionising internal communications for the 70% of its 15,000-strong workforce who are frontline employees without regular access to computers.

Generative AI use surges 400% in businesses, says report
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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genai
Workato's third annual Automation Index reveals a 400% increase in the use of generative AI for business operations.

Taxpayers' Union slams NZ Police's Virtual Cop app
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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apps
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recruitment
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police
NZ Police's £634k VR recruitment app, Virtual Cop, prompts outrage from the Taxpayers' Union due to unclear usage metrics and doubts over its impact.

Australians face 'awkward tax' due to reluctance in asking for repayments
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Aussies losing out financially during festive season due to 'awkward tax', an unwillingness to ask for owed money.