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Unleash the Power of Transformation in the BFSI Sector! The Australian BFSI industry serves an astounding 20 million customers, generating over 198,000 jobs. The time has come for an event that unites leaders, revealing the keys to sustaining this unprecedented growth! Introducing the 21st Edition of The BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit co-located with Digital Transformation Summit, Sydney – a pivotal gathering designed to empower C-level executives establishing robust foundations for BFSI practices. Make a lasting impact! Join us as delegate: https://lnkd.in/gYPvGrpM Why should you make this summit a priority? 🚀 Ignite your knowledge through immersive workshops and collaborative discussions 🤝 Engage with industry trailblazers and build lasting connections 🔗 Elevate your network with 150+ contacts through dynamic speed networking sessions 💡 Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the Latest Innovations in the BFSI Sector 🤝 Connect directly with trusted technology partners with personalized one-to-one meetings But that's not all! The summit is your gateway to understanding the Economic Outlook in Australia while mastering key BFSI topics, ranging from Digital Currencies and the Future of Money, Open Banking and the application of Generative AI in financial services! 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟎𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟎𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 Visit website: https://bit.ly/48mqx1b #business #sydney #southeastasia #apac #EXITOBFSIsydney #technology #innovation #BFSI2024 #trending #australia #bankingtechnology #financialservicesindustry #fintech #banking #insurancetechnology   #insuranceindustry #banking #finance #aBFSItechnologyroadmapforaconnectedanddatadrivenfuture

There's been a ~13% increase in IT spending for the past 2 years according to Statista ➡ https://lnkd.in/g7F52ZR Most banks have prioritized digitalization on a strategic level. However, the level of engagement varies. While nearly all banks strive to provide online and app-based distribution channels, some are taking a more integrated strategy and actively promoting their digital transformation across the entire organization. This affects the procedures, front-end, and back-end systems. Budgets for IT have increased by 20% or more over the last 5 years, which proves this transformation.

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#DigitalTransformation is not just a tick-box, it’s a journey. Discover how we can support your digital transformation using the Digital Maturity Assessment. The bespoke report using leading industry expertise will highlight the council’s digital strengths and areas for improvement to support the ongoing advancements of digital strategies https://bit.ly/47lUBZF #DigitalMaturity #LocalGov #LocalGovStrategy

While we are just a month into 2024, there has already been significant impact in the financial services sector due to emerging technologies, new challenges, and evolving customer needs. #CapgeminiBE brings to you ‘Financial Services Top Trends 2024’, a consolidated report that looks at addressing the challenges to achieve profitable growth in 2024 and beyond. Download the report now:https://ow.ly/pWUc50Qwfbl #FinancialServices #GetTheFutureYouWant #LifeAtCapgemini

While we are just a month into 2024, there has already been significant impact in the financial services sector due to emerging technologies, new challenges, and evolving customer needs. #CapgeminiBE brings to you ‘Financial Services Top Trends 2024’, a consolidated report that looks at addressing the challenges to achieve profitable growth in 2024 and beyond. Download the report now:https://ow.ly/pWUc50Qwfbl #FinancialServices #GetTheFutureYouWant #LifeAtCapgemini

Please join me in this virtual discussion with my fellow esteemed panelists on Getting the big decisions right : technology for effective leadership. #digitaltransformation #leadership #opensource

The New Year is ushering in an atmosphere of uncertainty for businesses, all but clouding hopes of a return to normalcy. That said, there’s an apparent sense of cautious optimism amid the anxiety, according to the outcome of the latest LMD-PEPPERCUBE Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey. Read more: https://wp.me/p83ZS2-JxZ #LMD #TheVoiceOfBusiness #TheEconomy

Saudi Digital Leap: The Kingdom Ranks 4th Globally in E-Government! 🌍💻 Thanks to Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made incredible strides in the digital world. Saudi Arabia now ranks 4th globally in the UN E-Government Development Index, a remarkable achievement that showcases its commitment to becoming a global leader in digital transformation. 🏅 Key achievements in digital transformation and e-government: 1️⃣ 1st in the region for digital government services, leading the MENA region. 🌍 2️⃣ 2nd among G20 countries in digital services, showcasing leadership on the global stage. 🌐 3️⃣ 4th globally in overall e-government rankings, making Saudi Arabia a global frontrunner. 🥇 Comparisons with the UAE: The UAE ranks high in global digital transformation as well, positioning itself as a leader in smart city projects and digital infrastructure. Abu Dhabi ranks highly in smart city projects, while Dubai leads in digital governance innovation. 🌆 In terms of e-government rankings, Saudi Arabia's 4th place globally puts it ahead in some key areas, though the UAE continues to be a formidable competitor in digital services and citizen engagement. Riyadh vs Abu Dhabi 🏙️: Riyadh ranks 3rd globally in the Local Online Services Index (LOSI), highlighting its rapid digital growth. In comparison, Abu Dhabi has been at the forefront of smart city initiatives, focusing on AI-driven governance and sustainable technologies. Saudi Vision 2030 vs UAE Vision 2071: Saudi Vision 2030: Aims to diversify the economy through massive digital transformation efforts, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for digital services, smart cities, and e-governance. UAE Vision 2071: Focuses on long-term sustainability, innovation, and smart governance, with both Abu Dhabi and Dubai prioritizing digital citizenship and AI-based public services. 🚀 More remarkable achievements by Saudi Arabia: 🥇 1st globally in Digital Government Skills. 🥇 1st globally in Open Government Data. 🥉 3rd globally in Local Online Services for Riyadh. 🏅 7th globally in the E-Participation Index. Since launching Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has risen from 52nd place in 2018 to 6th place in 2024, proving its leadership in digital innovation, smart cities, and open data initiatives. 🚀 Also Saudi Central Bank – SAMA and Central Bank of The UAE play vital role in this transformation. How will this affect the future of digital services in the region? Share your thoughts!👇 #SaudiVision2030 #DigitalTransformation #SmartCities #EGovernment #KSA #UAE #DigitalServices #G20 #Innovation #MENALeadership

Ciesco market intelligence found that Q1’24 M&A activity in the technology and media sectors shows significant signs of recovery and hits record Q1 levels, driven by improving market conditions, positive outlook and corporate appetite.   Our latest Q1 data reveals: - There was a 7% YoY increase in global M&A deal activity in the focus sectors. - In Media, there was strong activity across digital services companies, while the Traditional Media subsector (including companies across publishing and TV) saw the highest increase in buyer interest at 236%. - The Tech sector saw significant activity across Cybersecurity, DevOps, EdTech and HCM with companies including TA Associates, IBM, Carlyle, ThomaBravo, Francisco Partner,s Texthelp and Visma among most active buyers.  - The USA, UK, and Western Europe remain key markets of M&A activity, while there was a 37% YoY increase in the APAC region. Notably, the activity levels in the UK saw a 44% increased compared to Q1 last year, while the volume of deals in the US was down 7%. - The activity was driven by Strategic buyers while Private Equity buyers made up only 31% of all acquisitions (the lowest Q1 level they have held in the last 5 years). Overall, the dynamics of the M&A landscape are moving in a positive direction and we are seeing first significant signs of recovery and growth and expect the trend to accelerate through 2024. We look forward to seeing the dynamic between Strategic buyers and Private Equity investors to evolve on the back of the stabilising macroeconomic trends, positive outlook and record levels of dry powder.   Download the full Q1’24 update here: https://lnkd.in/eaq-qHcu   #Ciesco #Technology #Media #MarketIntelligence