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Tax Document Leak Fallout Leads to PwC Australia Job Cuts

Pricewaterhouse Coopers PwC Australia is cutting hundreds of jobs due to a sluggish economy and fallout from a tax document leak scandal. The firm, wh

Pricewaterhouse Coopers PwC Australia is cutting hundreds of jobs due to a sluggish economy and fallout from a tax document leak scandal. The firm, which faced criticism when a former partner leaked government tax information, leading to the loss of a major audit client, will make 338 employees redundant. This move is also a result of the firms smaller size following the separation of its government consulting practice amid the scandal. Approximately 1,400 staff transitioned to a new advisory firm called Scyne Advisory, leaving around 7,600 employees at PwC Australia. Some employees who were initially offered positions at Scyne Advisory had their offers withdrawn. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

‘DiDi’ Expanding Rapidly in Latin America with $410 Million Investment

Chinese mobility platform ‘DiDi’ will invest a total of $410 million in Latin America by the end of the year as it rapidly expands its ridehailing

Chinese mobility platform ‘DiDi’ will invest a total of $410 million in Latin America by the end of the year as it rapidly expands its ridehailing and food delivery services in the region, primarily in Mexico. DiDis General Director for Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, Juan Andrés Panamá, mentioned that the focus is on enhancing user benefits, improving value, and building a community around their services. DiDi began offering ridehailing services in Mexico in 2018 and added food delivery in 2019, with 350,000 drivers and delivery personnel currently working through their platform in the country. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Workers Rights Protected as UK Government Slashes Bureaucracy for Businesses

The UK government is planning to save British businesses around £1 billion annually by eliminating outdated regulations that were previously required

The UK government is planning to save British businesses around £1 billion annually by eliminating outdated regulations that were previously required as a result of EU membership. These changes will update and simplify laws, making them more businessfriendly, reducing reporting requirements, and streamlining processes for businesses, particularly in areas such as holiday pay calculations and business ownership transfers. These reforms do not affect workers rights but aim to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and allow businesses to benefit from postBrexit flexibility. The government previously initiated a consultation to identify areas for regulatory reform. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

TATA Group Contemplates Sale of Voltas Home Appliance Unit Amid Market Challenges

TATA Group is reportedly considering the sale of Voltas Ltd.s home appliance business due to challenges in expanding in a competitive market. The grou

TATA Group is reportedly considering the sale of Voltas Ltd.s home appliance business due to challenges in expanding in a competitive market. The group is in early discussions about the potential sale and hasnt decided whether to include its joint venture with Arcelik AS. However, TATA Group may choose to keep the asset for a longer period. TATA Group shares for Voltas have dipped, and the company declined to comment. Voltas, established in 1954, makes various products, operates in multiple regions, and has seen its shares rise by about 3 percent this year, with a market value of approximately $3.3 billion. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Flipkart CoFounder Embarks on AI Venture for Global Markets

Billionaire Binny Bansal, known for cofounding Flipkart, an Indian ecommerce giant, is launching a new startup focused on AIasaservice. He has hired 1

Billionaire Binny Bansal, known for cofounding Flipkart, an Indian ecommerce giant, is launching a new startup focused on AIasaservice. He has hired 15 AI experts and plans to expand rapidly. The startup, headquartered in Singapore, aims to provide AI talent and services to global corporate clients, taking inspiration from outsourcing providers like TATA Consultancy Services and Infosys. While the exact services arent disclosed, the startup will initially target the legal and ecommerce sectors and later expand into financial services and data science. It plans to launch its offerings in a few months, with a focus on tapping Indias pool of Englishspeaking talent. Binny Bansal and his cofounder Sachin Bansal established Flipkart and eventually sold it to Walmart in 2018. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

The Future of WhatsApp A Glimpse at Potential Ads and UserFriendly Features

WhatsApp has been testing several potential new features, including alternate profiles, voice messages, and stickers, to enhance user experience. Whil

WhatsApp has been testing several potential new features, including alternate profiles, voice messages, and stickers, to enhance user experience. While there has been uncertainty about introducing ads on the platform, WhatsApps head, Will Cathcart, mentioned in an interview that they wont place ads in users inboxes but may consider displaying them in Status or Channels. However, its not confirmed whether these ads will actually be implemented. WhatsApp has recently introduced various features, such as HD photo and video sharing, linking one account on multiple devices, and passkey login for a passwordless experience. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Firefox Empowers Android Users with Expanded Extension Support

With a strong presence in the web browsing world since its inception in 2002, Firefox is renowned for its commitment to privacy and a wide range of de

With a strong presence in the web browsing world since its inception in 2002, Firefox is renowned for its commitment to privacy and a wide range of desktop extensions. Now, they are extending their Android mobile browser by introducing the capability to incorporate up to 200 new extensions in a forthcoming release. This move is aimed at enhancing the mobile web experience and fostering innovation. In a recent update, Firefox has introduced valuable features such as the ability to view all open tabs from different windows, sync tabs from other devices, and edit PDFs. Furthermore, Firefox users can easily transfer some of their Chrome extensions, and the browsing history can be organized by either date or website. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          

Meta Leads Effort to Combat Child Exploitation with Lantern Collaboration

Meta has announced its participation in the Lantern program, which allows tech companies to share information about accounts and behaviors that violat

Meta has announced its participation in the Lantern program, which allows tech companies to share information about accounts and behaviors that violate their child safety rules. Meta helped create Lantern, partnering with the Tech Coalition, a group of tech companies dedicated to combatting online child sexual exploitation. The goal is to ensure a safe online experience for young people. During Lanterns pilot phase, Meta used information from Mega, one of the programs partners, to remove over 10,000 Facebook profiles, Pages, and Instagram accounts that violated their policies. These accounts were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Other major tech companies like Discord, Google, Mega, Quora, Roblox, Snap, and Twitch are also part of the Lantern program. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago          



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