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Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs
Unified Communications

Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs

Cricut teams up with Māori artists to launch Matariki-themed designs, donating proceeds to Māori charities and boosting Indigenous art globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
2degrees reports NZD $1.34 billion revenue surge in 2024
Customer Experience

2degrees reports NZD $1.34 billion revenue surge in 2024

2degrees has reported a strong 16% rise in underlying EBITDA for fiscal 2024, with total revenue increasing 7% to NZD $1.34 billion.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

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Radix honoured for digital transformation in industry
Manufacturing

Radix honoured for digital transformation in industry

Radix wins CIOReview's Digital Transformation Company of the Year for AI-driven projects boosting efficiency in asset-intensive industries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech
Gaming

Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech

Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs
Unified Communications

FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Org Group acquires EDR to boost European digital expertise
Customer Relationship Management

Org Group acquires EDR to boost European digital expertise

Org Group acquires Brussels-based EDR, enhancing its European digital and technology expertise across multiple markets including the UK and France.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers
Unified Communications

Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers

Kaspersky has launched a revamped initiative in its Kaspersky United programme, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for smaller companies and software startups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

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Access Group eyes over 1,000 digital jobs in Malaysia by 2027
Digital Transformation

Access Group eyes over 1,000 digital jobs in Malaysia by 2027

The Access Group plans to expand its Kuala Lumpur centre from 316 to over 1,000 digital jobs by 2027, supporting Malaysia's growing tech sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Fellowship empowers Malaysians to combat AI-driven online scams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fellowship empowers Malaysians to combat AI-driven online scams

A fellowship in Malaysia empowers 35 content creators and youth leaders to combat AI-driven scams, reaching over five million online users with digital safety messages.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade
Digital Transformation

Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade

Nearly half of digital projects fail to meet goals, often due to poor communication; upgrading platform engineering messaging boosts adoption and impact.

By Bryan Ross • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
UK leads Europe in adoption of agentic AI for software gains
DevOps

UK leads Europe in adoption of agentic AI for software gains

UK leads Europe with 47% of firms adopting agentic AI to boost software productivity, outpacing France and Germany amid global AI investment surge.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
Government

London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
ICS.AI names Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI
EduTech

ICS.AI names Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI

ICS.AI appoints Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI, aiming to enhance student engagement and operational efficiency across institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
Jobs

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims
Unified Communications

Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims

Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne
Software-as-a-Service

Impala Talent launch supports digital growth in Melbourne

Cam McKay has launched Impala Talent in Melbourne, aiming to connect SMEs and tech firms with specialist talent to drive growth and digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation
Network Infrastructure

SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation

Cambridge Cleantech, Cambridge Consultants, and EIT Climate-KIC have unveiled the first SuperCluster ClimAccelerator to fast-track industrial decarbonisation startups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025