Digital Economy stories
Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
3 days ago
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Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.
Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
4 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.
N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite
5 days ago
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N-able has unveiled new integrations in its Technology Alliance Program, enhancing tools for partners to boost cybersecurity and operational efficiency.
YouTube launches shopping affiliate programme with Shopee
Last week
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online shopping
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YouTube has launched its Shopping affiliate programme in Singapore with Shopee, enabling creators to tag products in videos and drive sales while engaging audiences.
Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business
Last week
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productivity
The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.
Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
Last week
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it training
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Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.
Equinix secures 30MW solar power deal in Japan with Trina
Last week
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Equinix has signed its inaugural renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Japan, securing 30 MW of capacity from a solar project in Hokkaido.
CMTG unveils AUD $1 million data centre upgrade plan
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CMTG has revealed an AUD $1 million upgrade to its Morley data centre, enhancing infrastructure to meet growing technological demands and sustainability goals.
Ecommpay shortlisted for four Retail Systems Awards 2023
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Ecommpay has been named a finalist in four categories at the Retail Systems Awards, recognising its innovations in payment solutions and fraud prevention.
ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
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A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.
Australian tax cuts endorsed to boost tech sector talent
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The Australian Computer Society has backed the Federal Government's budget proposal, introducing tax cuts aimed at benefiting technology professionals across the country.
XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach
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StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.
Ecommpay wins top award for payments innovation in 2025
Last month
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payment technologies
Ecommpay has clinched the Payments Innovation of the Year title at the FStech Awards 2025 for its pioneering global payments platform, enhancing user experience.
FinTech Australia urges reform of R&D tax incentives
Last month
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FinTech Australia is urging the government to revamp R&D tax incentives as investment in early-stage fintechs declines, risking a two-speed sector.
Adobe & AWS join forces to enhance digital marketing
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Adobe has announced a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services, aiming to enhance marketing and creative capabilities for businesses through advanced cloud integrations.
Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags
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A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.
Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity
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productivity
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Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.
Hyve Managed Hosting expands with new Frankfurt data centre
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Hyve Managed Hosting has unveiled a new data centre in Frankfurt, bolstering its European operations to meet soaring demand for cloud services.
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
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data protection
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Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
Last month
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During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.