UK Stories

Rising demand drives cybersecurity revenue growth surge

Rising cyber threats are driving IT services firms to report significant growth in cybersecurity offerings, with 62% seeing increased revenue in the past year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Ransomware

Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025

Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Contact centres in 2025: Balancing AI with human empathy

The contact centre industry is poised for transformation in 2025, with a predicted rise in demand for human interaction as consumer preferences shift.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

Data Privacy

Report reveals major privacy compliance failures in US, EU

Privado's 2024 report reveals a staggering 75% of top websites in the US and Europe fail to comply with privacy laws, boosting legal compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

Virtualisation

LocalStack raises USD $25m to revolutionise cloud dev

LocalStack secures USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its platform, enabling developers to optimise their cloud computing environments.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

Transparency

Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement

Support for say on pay proposals has surged to 91.5% among S&P 500 and Russell 3000 firms amid record high CEO pay, reaching USD $15.9 million.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Major brands choose Nasuni to tackle holiday demand

Nasuni has revealed that major retail brands like Patagonia and Mattel are leveraging its platform to meet increased demand during the holiday season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024

Customer Experience

AI integration to redefine Australian business by 2025

Zetaris forecasts 2025 as the year of 'Automation of Everything', urging Australian businesses to rethink strategies amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Partner Programmes

AI boosts job satisfaction & career growth, survey reveals

A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Software-as-a-Service

BoardPro appoints Nowaczek as CEO amid profitability news

BoardPro has appointed Charles Nowaczek as its new CEO, marking a significant milestone as the company announces profitability amid global expansion plans.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Crypto

Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k

Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Data Protection

QuintessenceLabs deploys key appliance in Equinix centres

QuintessenceLabs has installed its Trusted Security Foundation appliance in Equinix's Canberra data centre, boosting defences against quantum computing threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Lucanet acquires Causal to enhance planning solutions

Lucanet has acquired UK-based Causal to enhance its Financial Planning and Analysis services, marking the third acquisition in two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Fintech

Yuno launches Payout to streamline global payments

Yuno has launched Payout, a feature aimed at simplifying global payment workflows for enterprises via a single API connection, boosting operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024

Investment

Beamery receives funding boost from CIBC Innovation Banking

Beamery secures significant funding from CIBC Innovation Banking to enhance its AI-driven talent management platform and accelerate growth plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024

Workday

Avalara launches e-invoicing solution for Workday users

Avalara has launched its E-Invoicing and Live Reporting solution for Workday customers, streamlining compliance with global e-invoicing regulations.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024

Malware

Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta

Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Clean technologies

Australians hesitant on AI for travel, report reveals

SiteMinder's latest report reveals Australian travellers are wary of AI, with only 32% open to using it for accommodation, lagging behind Asia and Latin America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

EduTech

AI is the new vehicle for economic growth: How does New Zealand climb aboard?

New Zealand stands at a pivotal moment to harness AI's potential, which could add USD $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

By Mahesh Muralidhar • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024