Finance stories

Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
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data protection
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encryption
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network security
Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
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saas
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ipo
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cfo
Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.

Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
Virgin Atlantic launches 'AI Champion' apprenticeship for all staff, boosting AI skills across roles with support from education tech firm Cambridge Spark.

Why finance teams can’t afford to ignore shifting spend trends and artificial intelligence innovation
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ai
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future of business
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finance
As employee spending habits shift due to hybrid work, finance teams must leverage AI to modernise spend management and mitigate growing financial risks.

Oracle's cloud boosts efficiency for construction giants
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
Oracle has revealed that major engineering firms including Black & Veatch and WSP Global are using its Fusion Cloud Applications to boost operational efficiency.

Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty
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edutech
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uc
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encryption
Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.

AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.

Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security
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saas
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storage
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data protection
Kiteworks has unveiled its Private Data Network, designed to enhance security and compliance in sensitive data exchanges across digital channels.

DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.

Payhawk debuts revolutionary AI office for finance teams
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Payhawk has unveiled the AI Office of the CFO, a new suite of AI agents aimed at enhancing finance teams' efficiency by automating critical tasks.

Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.

Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns
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data protection
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data privacy
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privacy
The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.

User-governed AI will help CFOs take the lead
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A new wave of user-governed AI is emerging in finance, allowing CFOs to enhance oversight and control while streamlining processes and improving accuracy.

Revolut launches local EUR accounts for Australians
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
Revolut has unveiled local EUR accounts for Australian customers, streamlining payments and enhancing financial management for businesses and travellers.

Beyond Key wins national export excellence award in India
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Beyond Key has clinched the National Export Excellence Award in India, acknowledging its significant contributions to global software exports and innovation.

AI investments struggle to deliver expected productivity boosts
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hcm
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partner programmes
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genai
A recent survey by Gartner indicates that only 37% of teams using traditional AI see productivity boosts, with generative AI trailing at 34%, sparking concerns among CFOs.

Fail fast, succeed faster: The CFO’s take on marketing
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fintech
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martech
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finance
Senior leaders in marketing are urged to embrace a fail-fast mentality, breaking down silos and proving marketing's impact on business, says a CFO expert.

ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies
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payment technologies
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tax
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entrepreneur
ANNA Money has launched its new AI-powered tax solution +Taxes, targeting sole traders and limited companies, attracting hundreds of sign-ups in just two weeks.

Hitachi Vantara unveils AI-ready infrastructure for diverse sectors
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storage
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uc
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genai
Hitachi Vantara has launched the Hitachi iQ M Series, a modular AI-ready infrastructure solution promising to optimise costs and boost efficiency in AI workloads.