Investment stories - Page 13
Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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fintech
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investment
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islamic state
London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.
IMF predicts AI could boost UK economic growth by 16%
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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llms
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ai
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productivity
The IMF forecasts a potential 16% growth in the UK economy due to AI adoption, highlighting the nation's strong digital infrastructure.
Global tech firms boost human-centred design investment
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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investment
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development
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progress
Over half of global tech firms plan to up investment in user-friendly software design amid increasing importance of digital accessibility.
Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.
Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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investment
AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.
Business leaders anxious over data security – report
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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llms
Business leaders are uneasy about data privacy and security, raising concerns over lack of governance frameworks with regard to generative AI use.
AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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robots
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data privacy
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ai
AI investments debate trends versus fads, with its longevity, sustainability and growing legal legitimacy suggesting a solid market trend rather than a fleeting hype.
Sapro-Tech forms strategic partnership with top NZ fashion firms
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
NZ firm Sapro-Tech forms strategic alliances with leading fashion brands SABEN, taylor, Velvet Heartbeat, and YY NATION, promoting sustainable materials derived from fungi.
ASK Partners reaches £45m milestone with unique property platform
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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physical security
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investment
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transactions
ASK Partners has facilitated over £45m in exchanges through its unique secondary market platform for high-net-worth property investors.
IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as Global Head of Real Assets
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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strategy
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investment
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real estate
IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as the new Global Head of Real Assets, with his impressive 20 years of industry experience set to shape the group's global real estate and infrastructure strategies.
Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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software development
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developers
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investment
Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.
Survival of the fittest: Indie agencies facing the AI battle
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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low-code
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no-code
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ai
As major networks invest heavily in AI, indie advertising firms are playing catch-up, leveraging cost-effective tools and their nimbleness to stay competitive in an increasingly automated industry.
How CFOs can responsibly leverage the potential of AI and achieve success
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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it training
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data analytics
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data privacy
AI gives CFOs a strategic edge in volatile markets, but effective use requires more than just tech: learning, innovation, and ethical standards are crucial.
ExtraHop announces newly created global partner programme
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ndr
ExtraHop launches a new worldwide partner programme aimed at improving cyber security, bolstered by its latest revenue increase and growing demand for NDR services.
Global IT leaders see GenAI as transformative, says Elastic study
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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data privacy
99% of global IT decision-makers view genAI as transformative, with near unanimous plans to escalate investment in 2024, despite adoption hurdles, according to Elastic study.
Raphael Bres returns to Tradeshift, set to harness AI in fintech
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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martech
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cdp
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microsoft
Raphael Bres is set to harness AI to revolutionise Tradeshift's finance function after he rejoins the B2B e-commerce, fintech platform, amid company restructuring and growth.
State of Digital Trust 2024: The antithesis of trust is overconfidence
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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iot
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cybersecurity
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investment
DigiCert's 2024 State of Digital Trust report underlines the gap between perceived and actual digital preparedness, raising concerns over the complacency of enterprise leaders.
Data centre containment solutions market to hit $3.17bn
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Global data centre containment solutions market forecasted to surge to $3.17bn by 2034 due to increased investments by large corporations.
Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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it training
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kaspersky
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investment
Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.
insytz fintech debuts, aiming to democratise international investment insight
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
New fintech insytz aims to democratise global market insights, providing a visually engaging, algorithm-driven platform for investors at all levels to grasp market trends easily.