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Ukheshe and dzcard broaden digital payment solutions for APAC
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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South African fintech firm Ukheshe Technologies is partnering with dzcard to expand its reach into the Asia Pacific region.
Google welcomes new cohort into Women Founders Academy
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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Google announces second cohort of Women Founders Academy 2021, bringing together 10 founders from Asia Pacific to expand their skills and business leadership.
77% of consumers will share data if their service is more personalised - Freshworks report
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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Despite calls for better data privacy amongst businesses and their customers, it doesn't mean that the data sharing game is over.
Seismic acquires Lessonly to build new sales and marketing platform - closes $170 million funding
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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Seismic acquires training solution Lessonly, closes $170m Series G funding round, and plans to expand its sales and marketing platform.
Mobile app installs in APAC continue strong growth trajectory
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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Mobile app installs are reaching record highs, but it doesn't always mean people are taking more time to engage with the apps they're using.
New malware families discovered eavesdropping on governments, targeting eCommerce
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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ESET researchers have identified 10 new malware families targeting IIS web servers, with victims including governments and eCommerce companies.
Risky business: Majority of workers take cybersecurity shortcuts despite knowing dangers
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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Workers engaging in risky behaviors are putting their company's digital security at risk, according to a global survey by ThycoticCentrify.
Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.
Digital experience can make or break brand relationships with customers
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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Pandemic spikes digital service reliance; brands warned—flawless app experience now crucial for consumer loyalty.
Asia Pacific consumers favour mobile wallets over cash and cards
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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analyst report
Mobile wallets are approaching technological maturity, with one in two consumers expected to use a mobile wallet by 2025.
Cost of fraud in Asia Pacific reaches almost $4 per transaction
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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A new study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions suggests that the cost of fraud in Asia Pacific tops almost US$4 for every transaction made.
Commerce logistics firm Locad raises $5m to support APAC expansion
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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Singapore-based eCommerce logistics integrator, Locad, has raised $4.9m in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital India's Surge.
Payment security vital as digital commerce resets in post-pandemic world
Thu, 27th May 2021
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Visa has stressed the importance of robust payment security in a changing commerce environment post-pandemic, as fraud migrates to digital commerce.
Corporate scandals, misinformation disestablish public trust
Wed, 19th May 2021
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Corporate and governmental scandals have rocked public trust, leaving an opportunity for businesses to step in, research by Forrester shows.
RMM platform SuperOps.ai takes on legacy MSP software with $3 million funding
Thu, 13th May 2021
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SuperOps.ai launches beta platform and secures $3m in funding to address disjointed MSP tools in the professional services automation (PSA) industry.
8x8 announces updates to its cloud communications platform
Fri, 7th May 2021
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Cloud communications platform provider 8x8 has announced upgrades to its contact centre, voice communications, chat and meetings.
COVID-19 hasn't dampened ANZ entrepreneurial spirit, study finds
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs lead APAC in optimism and confidence, despite the challenges of the last year, according to a study.
Software-based facial recognition in payments industry to dominate by 2025
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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There will be more than 1.4 billion users of facial recognition software used for payments alone in 2025, up from 671 million in 2020.
Payments firm Instarem refreshes brand to support new growth phase
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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Instarem unveils new logo, website, and mobile app as it aims to expand and become an all-in-one consumer app for cross-border payments.
New Zealand agreement signed for PwC and Microsoft Global Alliance
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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PwC New Zealand has signed a local agreement with Microsoft to bring the PwC Microsoft Global Alliance to New Zealand organisations.