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Finastra & NTT DATA expand lending cloud support in MAAP, LATAM
Digital Transformation

Finastra & NTT DATA expand lending cloud support in MAAP, LATAM

Finastra and NTT DATA have expanded their partnership to enhance cloud-based lending services for banks in MAAP and LATAM, improving speed and operational efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge
Firewalls

QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers
Virtualisation

Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers

Nutanix has been named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management after launching its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform last year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Ripple acquires Rail payments platform for USD $200 million
Crypto

Ripple acquires Rail payments platform for USD $200 million

Ripple is set to acquire stablecoin payment platform Rail for USD $200M, boosting its digital asset network and simplifying cross-border payments for firms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future
Fintech

The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future

US enterprises reap benefits from multi-rail instant payments, using both RTP and FedNow networks for speed, reach and smarter cash flow control.

By Dave Glaser • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech
Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech

Accenture has acquired Malaysia-based Aristal to enhance its banking tech expertise and expand financial services across Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Data management - it's a high-stakes game
Data Protection

Data management - it's a high-stakes game

In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.

By Andy Milburn • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

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Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI
Data Protection

Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI

Australian banks invest heavily in AI but struggle to realise value amid complex compliance, fragmented data, and rising customer trust concerns, experts say.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Australian businesses lose AUD $2.03 billion as AI scams surge
Data Protection

Australian businesses lose AUD $2.03 billion as AI scams surge

Australian businesses have lost AUD $2.03 billion to increasingly sophisticated AI-driven scams in 2024, signalling a growing threat to the economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Smart secures £60 million to expand UK retirement platform
Fintech

Smart secures £60 million to expand UK retirement platform

Smart has secured a GBP £60 million credit facility to expand its UK retirement savings platform amid rapid market consolidation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group
Unified Communications

Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group

Finclusiv Edge, a new non-profit in Halifax, draws on the city's legacy as the birthplace of major banks to foster inclusive fintech conversations and collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
8x8 & MNET partner to enhance secure banking customer service
Unified Communications

8x8 & MNET partner to enhance secure banking customer service

8x8 and MNET partner to enhance secure, real-time banking customer service by integrating CoreAccess+ with 8x8's CX platform for faster, safer authentication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
PEXA completes national rollout with Northern Territory launch
Property Market

PEXA completes national rollout with Northern Territory launch

PEXA completes its Australia-wide digital property settlement rollout with Northern Territory launch, exceeding AUD $1 trillion in annual transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Australians lose trust as outages cost AUD $5.3b yearly
Digital Transformation

Australians lose trust as outages cost AUD $5.3b yearly

Widespread outages have cost Australians AUD $5.3 billion yearly, with 68% losing trust in telecommunications amid rising service disruptions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Anuj Dhall named Group Head to drive Interac technology vision
Fintech

Anuj Dhall named Group Head to drive Interac technology vision

Interac appoints Anuj Dhall as Group Head, Technology & Operations to lead tech modernisation and enhance secure digital payments in Canada.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI
Unified Communications

FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI

FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Financial firms in EMEA face data resilience gaps post DORA
Data Protection

Financial firms in EMEA face data resilience gaps post DORA

Most financial firms in EMEA admit data resilience gaps six months after DORA, with 96% acknowledging need for improvements to meet new EU rules.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025