The UK fintech ecosystem secured $533 million in funding during Q3 2024, marking a significant 72% decline from the previous quarter's $1.9 billion.
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Interview: Uzbekistan’s IT Park Is Spearheading The Country’s Emergence as an Outsourcing Hub For CX & IT
IT Park's efforts are instrumental in showcasing Uzbekistan's potential as a prime destination for outsourcing services.
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US Tech Startups See 19% Decline in Funding in H1 2024, Despite Rise in Early-Stage Investments
Tracxn has published its Geo Semi-Annual Report: US Tech H1 2024, revealing that the US led global startup funding with $54.8 billion raised, despite a 19% decrease from $68 billion in H1 2023.
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Q&A: Tolifo Aims to Give TikTokers and Live Streamers a New Lighting Option
"We mainly want to introduce our product for live streaming. We are looking for markets that want to use this light for TikTok, for YouTube, and for live streaming in general."
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Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Economic Espionage Conspiracy
Xiang Haitao, 44, a Chinese national formerly residing in Chesterfield, Missouri, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit economic espionage. According to court documents, Xiang conspired to steal a trade secret from Monsanto, an international company based in St. Louis, for the purpose of benefiting a foreign government, namely the People’s Republic of China. “Despite...
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Sophos Says Paying the Ransom Doubles Cost of Recovering from a Ransomware Attack
According to antivirus researcher Sovos, paying ransomware criminals only encourages the practice, leading to more ransomware attacks.
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Deloitte’s Kulasooriya: Digital Disruption Can Be A Positive For Developing Economies If They Have The Right Strategy
Cognitive Business News executive editor Loren Moss talks with Duleesha Kulasooriya, executive director of Deloitte's Center For The Edge on how disruptive transformation can benefit developing economies...but the right strategy is the key to success.
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Work From Home Programs Deserve A New Look In Light Of Coronavirus Pandemic
Smart enterprises have already deployed telework and work-from-home strategies. With the coronavirus pandemic and travel bans, now is the time for less proactive companies to catch up...and fast! Some of the most knowledgeable experts in business share their insights.
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Chinese Tech Companies Are Paying Top Dollar to Qualified Scientists Amid Artificial Intelligence Talent Shortage
The average pay for graduates entering the AI sector in China is now 35%-50% higher than other industries, according to the South China Morning Post.