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Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa
Artificial Intelligence

Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa

73% of New Zealanders, particularly women and adults aged 30-49, express high concern about children accessing inappropriate content online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work
Artificial Intelligence

Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work

Over half of New Zealand's internet-capable workforce want to increase remote working, according to InternetNZ's latest findings; however, employer restrictions remain a significant barrier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Global Stories

Social Media stories

IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling

Under the helm of new CEO Katie Acheson, batyr launches 'OurHerd', an app empowering the mental health of young women through digital storytelling, this International Women's Day 2024.

By Katie Acheson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Reflections on professional growth in OSINT
Open source

IWD 2024: Reflections on professional growth in OSINT

By bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, we can better address the complexities and challenges we face in the field.

By Sandy MacKay • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Intuit's 'Business Differently' lands in Australia with QuickBooks
Digital Entertainment

Intuit's 'Business Differently' lands in Australia with QuickBooks

Intuit QuickBooks challenges conventional views of business success with innovative 'Business Differently' platform, providing strategic aid to Australian small businesses battling administrative burdens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Seismic's 2024 product release enhances AI capabilities
Unified Communications

Seismic's 2024 product release enhances AI capabilities

Seismic boosts AI capabilities and user collaboration with Winter 2024 product release, aimed at enhancing sales representative proficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media
EduTech

AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media

Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Platinum Accounting advocates for artificial intelligence
Unified Communications

Platinum Accounting advocates for artificial intelligence

Platinum Accounting Australia urges the accounting industry to utilise AI technology to enhance services and reduce costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Australians spend more time on social media, TikTok leads the way
Gaming

Australians spend more time on social media, TikTok leads the way

Australians are increasingly focusing on social media, with a noteworthy preference for TikTok, as traditional media consumption declines, according to a new report by Meltwater and We Are Social.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Akamai aims to integrate cloud capabilities into its edge network
Data Analytics

Akamai aims to integrate cloud capabilities into its edge network

Akamai Technologies is set to weave cloud computing into its large-scale edge network, advancing its strategy to become the preferred cloud platform for businesses, according to today's announcement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams
Cybersecurity

'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams

As Valentine's Day nears, Commonwealth Bank Australia warns against a spike in romance scams, with women shown to be most at risk, losing double the amount compared to men in 2022.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
New Zealand enjoys 7.3% surge in digital advertising revenue
Marketing Technologies

New Zealand enjoys 7.3% surge in digital advertising revenue

IAB New Zealand's Q3 2023 report reveals a 7.3% year-on-year surge in digital advertising revenues, reaching $534.8m, signalling a bright future for the sector.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
INTIX pioneers real-time marketing in event ticketing technology
Customer Experience

INTIX pioneers real-time marketing in event ticketing technology

Event ticketing tech firm, INTIX, pioneers the use of real-time marketing to engage customers, promote additional offerings, and enhance event revenues during an event.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals
Customer Experience

Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals

Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2024 reveals nearly half of Australia's online non-food sales interacted with physical touchpoints, highlighting the growing need for integrated omnichannel strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
China's B2B MNCs turn to social media for strategic outreach
Digital Transformation

China's B2B MNCs turn to social media for strategic outreach

China's international B2B MNCs are using social media as a primary marketing channel, with 70% planning to increase their marketing budget in 2024, according to KAWO's recent report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape
Malware

VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape

Vietnam is being rocked by an advanced cyber threat, VietCredCare, targeting business social media accounts, leading to widespread data breaches in government, business, and education sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Taylor Swift's Melbourne gigs trigger massive Telstra data surge
Wireless Networks

Taylor Swift's Melbourne gigs trigger massive Telstra data surge

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in Melbourne saw a record 35 TB of data used, equivalent to streaming the concert footage for almost two years, as fans flooded social media to share their experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024