Conversation hijacking up 70%, and 1 in 10 email-based attacks are now business email compromise
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Conversation hijacking up 70%, and 1 in 10 email-based attacks are now business email compromise

New Barracuda report shows how targeted email threats are evolving in the age of AI Highlights:   SYDNEY, Australia, June 19, 2024 — Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, today published Email Threats and Trends, Vol. 1, which shows that over the last 12 months business email compromise attacks have increased to account for 10.6% of email-based social…

Checkout.com partners with world padel star Ale Galán to bring the sport to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games  
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Checkout.com partners with world padel star Ale Galán to bring the sport to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games  

LONDON, UK — June 18, 2024 — Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced a partnership with global padel star Alejandro Galán. The 27-year-old athlete from Madrid was number one in the world in 2020, 2021 and 2022, winning more than 80% of the matches in more than 30 tournaments around the world. He…

Fintech Business, PLIM Finance, Launches Swiss marketplace as part of Global expansion
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Fintech Business, PLIM Finance, Launches Swiss marketplace as part of Global expansion

PLIM Finance officially launched their Swiss Marketplace, holding an exclusive event on at Fame Gallery, Talstrasse 9, Zurich, that showcased their European expansion within the aesthetic Fintech industry. PLIM is an interest free “Buy Now, Pay Later” credit service specifically for the medical aesthetics industry with the goal of making elective, aesthetic treatments more accessible…

IBM and Pasqal initiate collaboration to define Classical-Quantum integration for Quantum-Centric supercomputers

IBM and Pasqal initiate collaboration to define Classical-Quantum integration for Quantum-Centric supercomputers

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY – IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Pasqal, as leaders in superconducting circuit and neutral atom-based quantum computers respectively, today announced their intent to partner to develop a common approach to quantum-centric supercomputing and promoting application research in chemistry and materials science. IBM and Pasqal will work with leading institutions in high-performance computing to establish the…

SJ AB selects Extenda Retail and Softpay to streamline its payment processes
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SJ AB selects Extenda Retail and Softpay to streamline its payment processes

Swedish passenger train operator enables convenient onboard payments after implementing cutting-edge mobile Point of Sale (POS) solution. Stockholm, Sweden – Extenda Retail and Softpay are delighted to partner with SJ AB – Sweden’s renowned passenger rail service – to deliver an outstanding payment experience across their network. SJ AB were looking to streamline their processes and…

Tim Joslyn Appointed Chief Technology Officer of Paymentology
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Tim Joslyn Appointed Chief Technology Officer of Paymentology

28th May, London – Paymentology, leading global issuer-processor todays announces the appointment of Tim Joslyn as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), succeeding interim CTO James Letley. With a wealth of experience and a track record of success in technology-enabled ventures, Tim brings invaluable expertise to drive innovation and growth at Paymentology. As CTO, Tim will be at…

Softpay and Visit Group partner to digitize payments in the travel and hospitality industry
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Softpay and Visit Group partner to digitize payments in the travel and hospitality industry

In a significant leap forward for contactless payment solutions within the travel and hospitality sector, Softpay, a tap-to-pay solution provider, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Visit Group, the comprehensive digital ecosystem for the tourist industry. This collaboration is set to redefine how payments are made, offering seamless, contactless, and innovative payment options…

Dubai FinTech Summit concludes with over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries
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Dubai FinTech Summit concludes with over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries

Dubai, 8 May 2024: The 2nd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of DIFC, concluded with resounding…

USD 9.25 Million in Investments Committed to Start-ups during FinTech World Cup at Dubai FinTech Summit
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USD 9.25 Million in Investments Committed to Start-ups during FinTech World Cup at Dubai FinTech Summit

Dubai, 10 May 2024: The much-awaited Grand Finale of the FinTech World Cup (FWC) hosted by Trescon in partnership with Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), VISA, Emirates NBD & Amazon Web Services (AWS), witnessed committed investments totalling worth over USD 9,250,000 (9.25 million) by various investors. In an intense showdown, 15 qualified start-ups from around the…

Hult International Business School Names Indra Nooyi and Tim Brown as 2024 Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipients
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Hult International Business School Names Indra Nooyi and Tim Brown as 2024 Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipients

Two of the most impactful leaders in business will be awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees in 2024 by Hult International Business School. Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, and Tim Brown, chair of IDEO and design thinking innovator, have been named this year’s recipients based on each leader’s outsized impact in their respective industries, as well…