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Airwallex has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence to provide retail investment products, broadening its financial services. The move follows the launch of Airwallex Yield for wholesale customers.

The EU AI Act, effective from 1 August 2024, presents a landmark regulatory framework for AI, sparking discussion on its implications for innovation, compliance, and legal complexity in the tech sector across the European Union.

The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.

BlackBerry unveils CylanceMDR Pro, an AI-driven managed detection and response service, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for SMEs without major infrastructure changes.

Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.

Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch tool to cut two weeks from recruitment, easing the burden on SMEs. Offering live candidate searches, SMEs gain a competitive edge.

A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.

FedEx unveils handbooks to guide SMEs in China and Japan's e-commerce markets, offering insights on geotargeting, consumer habits, and key shopping dates.

Robotic Marketer launches Come Market Your Business with Me, designed to streamline marketing for Australian small businesses using AI.

Amazon expands its generative AI listing tools across Europe, aiding SMEs in creating and enriching product listings, with early adoption showing significant benefits.

A Pin Payments survey reveals Australian SMEs are most concerned about cybercrime, while New Zealand SMEs struggle with late payments, economic hardships hitting both.

Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.

Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.

Cheltenham’s Acquirz appoints George Gallot as Group Account Director amid record 200% growth, enhancing their leading B2B data and email marketing services.

A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.

With Australia's Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act set to take effect soon, small businesses must adopt tech investments to avert looming compliance challenges and penalties.

As cyber threats grow more complex, organisations turn to Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) for scalable, expert-led protection, leveraging cloud-based solutions to fortify defences and ensure compliance.

A new report by IFX Payments reveals that 78% of UK SMEs are set to expand globally despite facing challenges from ring-fencing regulations and Brexit.

FedEx names Sandeep Shahi as its new CIO for Asia Pacific, aiming to drive significant tech advancements and enhance supply chain efficiencies across the region.

Singapore's Aspire launches AI suite to boost financial analytics and automation for Asian businesses, aiming to enhance decision-making amid rising costs.