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Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions
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insurance
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recruitment
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nz
Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
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data privacy
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ai
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us
Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.
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Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance
3 days ago
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payment technologies
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australian prudential regulation authority
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modernisation
Monoova partners with Guidewire to modernise Australian insurance payments, introducing new methods like PayTo to replace direct debits by 2030 and enhance client satisfaction.
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Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues
4 days ago
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partner programmes
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ai
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kpis
A staggering 95% of UK and US firms struggle with data issues, as revealed by esynergy, with ineffective governance undermining business operations and decision-making.
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Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Last week
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dr
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devops
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encryption
A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.
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Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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bi
Fidelity Life teams with UnderwriteMe to launch E-App, transforming life insurance applications in New Zealand by streamlining the underwriting process.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Last week
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payment technologies
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fintechs
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insurance
GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.
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NormCyber honoured as Fortinet’s Security Operations Partner
Last week
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firewalls
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siem
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cloud security
NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.
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Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand
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digital transformation
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esg
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ai
Outsized expands into Australia and New Zealand, bringing its unique talent platform specialising in high-end roles. Led by Sara Kahlau, the move addresses skills shortages in key sectors.
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Creatio secures USD $200 million to reach unicorn status
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rpa
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crm
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low-code
Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.
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SoftServe study shows global gap in generative AI success
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ai
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skills gap
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oil and gas
While 22% of firms globally effectively utilise Gen AI, a SoftServe study highlights prevailing data and skill gaps, reflecting similar trends in Singapore.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
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martech
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low-code
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Last month
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ai
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insurance
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productivity
Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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EsseVault expands into professional services with EssePro platform
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cx
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martech
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ai
New Zealand's EsseVault ventures into professional services with EssePro, a platform poised to revolutionise customer interactions in law and insurance sectors.
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NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence
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martech
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insurance
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dhl
NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP’s 270-strong team.
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Endava accelerates Australian growth with key acquisitions
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digital transformation
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supply chain systems
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ai
Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.
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Momentum Life enhances quality assurance with AI bot QBOT
Thu, 30th May 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Momentum Life has launched QBOT, an AI-powered quality assurance bot by Quanton, to enhance compliance and customer service.
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The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia
Thu, 30th May 2024
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smartphones
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data analytics
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fintechs
Australia’s fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.
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Ansvar partners with Interactive to modernise tech & boost security
Thu, 30th May 2024
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it training
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data protection
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hcm
Ansvar teams up with Interactive to modernise their tech stack and bolster security measures, driving enhanced risk management and regulatory compliance.