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Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing

Fri, 30th May 2025
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New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.
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Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.
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Opus 2 appoints Hanson-Drury to lead product, technology

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Opus 2 appoints Tiama Hanson-Drury as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive AI innovation and growth in its legal software offerings.
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Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Customer demand now drives 63% of fleet operators to adopt alternative energy, surpassing regulatory pressure, reveals Teletrac Navman's 2025 report.
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Phishing attacks exploit AppSheet to mimic Meta & evade defences

Mon, 26th May 2025
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KnowBe4 Threat Labs warns of rising phishing attacks exploiting Google's AppSheet, impersonating Meta to bypass conventional email defences worldwide.
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Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport

Sat, 24th May 2025
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Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.
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European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Nearly 80% of European brands plan to expand eCommerce beyond Amazon in 2025, embracing hybrid models amid rising costs and operational challenges.
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AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.
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Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.
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Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.
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Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.
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Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
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Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Rob Zagarella, CEO of NNNCo, joins the LoRa Alliance board, bringing IoT expertise to accelerate LoRaWAN growth in Australia, NZ, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.
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Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

Wed, 21st May 2025
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A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.
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Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.
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ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors

Tue, 20th May 2025
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ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.
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New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand

Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.
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Deputy launches Analytics+ to boost real-time insights for shifts

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Deputy launches Analytics+, a new tool offering shift-based businesses real-time insights to cut costs and boost operational efficiency globally.
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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.
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Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.