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GravaStar cuts 20% off gaming peripherals on Amazon
eCommerce

GravaStar cuts 20% off gaming peripherals on Amazon

Gamers can now save on premium keyboards and audio gear as GravaStar's Amazon sale trims up to USD $86 off selected devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Cisco & McLaren extend partnership across racing & AI
Unified Communications

Cisco & McLaren extend partnership across racing & AI

The renewed deal will keep Cisco's networking and security tools embedded in McLaren's race operations as the teams push into AI.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
SBM Marketing Communications details Lumitas rebrand
Digital Transformation

SBM Marketing Communications details Lumitas rebrand

Clients will get a broader one-stop service as the 50-year-old business folds creative, PR and AI tools into its new Lumitas identity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Optimizely study finds marketers cut corners on AI
Digital Transformation

Optimizely study finds marketers cut corners on AI

Rushed teams are spending hours fixing AI copy, with most marketers saying the technology adds manual work rather than saving time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Trae adds Design Mode to Work platform for prototypes
Software-as-a-Service

Trae adds Design Mode to Work platform for prototypes

The new mode could speed early product work by letting teams turn plain-language ideas into branded mock-ups and prototypes without switching tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Syft updates analytics platform with live client reports
Fintech

Syft updates analytics platform with live client reports

Accountancy firms can now send clients password-protected browser reports with drill-down views, reducing reliance on static PDFs and logins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 7 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
NTT DATA launches AI agent for consumer goods planning
Data Protection

NTT DATA launches AI agent for consumer goods planning

Product teams may get concepts to review in minutes rather than months as the new service aims to speed early decisions on brand fit and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

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Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders
Digital Transformation

Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders

Younger South Koreans could get clearer savings on everyday spending as category-based credit cards gain ground over broad rewards schemes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
IT services among UK mid-market firms lacking distinction
Artificial Intelligence

IT services among UK mid-market firms lacking distinction

Most UK mid-market service firms are failing to stand out, with IT suppliers among the least distinctive and most easily overlooked.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Marc Lewis launches SCAFFOLD to preserve creative voice
Software-as-a-Service

Marc Lewis launches SCAFFOLD to preserve creative voice

Creative workers wary of AI sameness now have a tool designed to keep their personal voice intact while automating routine tasks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Kane tops England influencer rankings after Mexico win
Marketing

Kane tops England influencer rankings after Mexico win

England's Mexico victory sent social media value soaring, with Harry Kane generating GBP £25.8 million in Earned Media Value for brands.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month
Vercel signs Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One deal
Software-as-a-Service

Vercel signs Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One deal

The partnership gives Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS a new digital platforms partner as Formula One teams court technology firms for more than logo space.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push
Agricultural Technology

Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push

The deal gives agriculture and industrial clients broader communications support as specialist agencies chase scale in policy-driven sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Aston Martin Aramco signs cybersecurity deal with Zscaler
Data Protection

Aston Martin Aramco signs cybersecurity deal with Zscaler

The deal will secure race data and engineering systems across Aston Martin Aramco's operations as Formula One teams face rising cyber risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
The warm-weather playbook: How small business owners turn sunny days into loyal customers
Customer Experience

The warm-weather playbook: How small business owners turn sunny days into loyal customers

Summer foot traffic gives small firms a rare chance to win loyal buyers with banners, uniforms and merch, if they act quickly.

By Erin Shea • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Landmark Technologies names Adrian Kelly as Sales Director
Digital Transformation

Landmark Technologies names Adrian Kelly as Sales Director

The Dublin-based provider is sharpening its commercial push as it targets demand for cybersecurity and AI services in a crowded market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Zeller launches grants as hospitality operators face strain
Data Analytics

Zeller launches grants as hospitality operators face strain

Only 12% of Australian operators say now is a good time to open a venue, as rising costs and weaker spend squeeze margins.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026