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Aspire launches AI suite, promises 75% reduction in manual tasks

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Singapore's Aspire launches AI suite to boost financial analytics and automation for Asian businesses, aiming to enhance decision-making amid rising costs.
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Alibaba Cloud expands AI reach with new data centres & courses

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Alibaba Cloud announced an ambitious expansion at its Global Summit in Paris, including new cloud regions in Mexico and Asia, and unveiled a generative AI platform.
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Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031

Tue, 21st May 2024
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New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.
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Piwik PRO expands analytics offer to support SMEs' data needs

Wed, 15th May 2024
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data analytics
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data privacy
Piwik PRO broadens its privacy-compliant analytics suite, making it accessible for SMEs with new pricing and enhanced features to unlock value from their data.
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Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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A recent QBE Singapore survey has indicated a decline in awareness of cyber threats among Singaporean SMEs, down 10% in a year, while AI's productivity influence is recognised, despite job replacement fears.
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ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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online security
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digital identity
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
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Satago & mmob partnership to revolutionise embedded finance solutions

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Fintech firm Satago links with API adaptor mmob to expedite and simplify embedded finance, extending flexible invoice financing to SMEs via digital platforms.
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Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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sustainability
Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.
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Salesforce launches Pro Suite AI software for SMEs in market

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Salesforce introduces Pro Suite, an AI-integrated CRM application, aimed at aiding SMEs generate leads and solidify customer relationships.
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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
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UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Despite mixed confidence in return on investment, UK IT decision makers plan to boost artificial intelligence funding in 2024, amidst fears of premature adoption, reveals a study by NetApp and YouGov.
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Security risks plague SMEs in shift to remote working

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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A surge in remote working triggered by COVID-19 exposes SMEs to increased security risks despite its benefits in flexibility and cost reduction.
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Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Sage introduces 'Sage Copilot', an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at revolutionising productivity and amplifying growth for SMEs in the finance sector.
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Factorial & Microsoft launch partnership to revolutionise HR processes

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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HR SaaS platform Factorial partners with Microsoft to transform HR practices with advanced content creation tools and AI functionality through Azure OpenAI.
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Cradlepoint unveils X10 5G router for swift, secure business internet

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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Cradlepoint has launched the X10 5G router, aiming to provide rapid, secure business internet and enhance FWA for SMEs and remote workers.
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Introducing Aidge: Alibaba International's multilingual AI-powered toolkits for SMEs' global growth

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.
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Tint Financial Services celebrates worldwide finance milestone

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
Six months after its launch, London-based fintech firm Tint Financial Services has reached a major milestone by facilitating the global flow of goods worth USD $20 million, affirming its value for scaling SMEs.
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Singapore's Qashier launches 'groundbreaking' QR payment terminal

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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commerce systems
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wireless networks
Singaporean fintech startup Qashier releases QashierPay Soundbox, a groundbreaking QR payment terminal that promises safer digital transactions and hastens the digitisation of payments.
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Safetica partners with Kaira to boost data security in APAC region

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Safetica forms strategic alliance with Kaira to enhance data security solutions and cater to increasing cybersecurity needs in the APAC region.
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Scrumconnect Consulting accepted onto the Crown's Cloud Compute 2 framework

Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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smart home
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education, learning & training
Scrumconnect Consulting joins the Crown's Cloud Compute 2 framework, aiding the public sector in cloud strategies development.