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Survey: Digital accessibility drives growth, revenue & innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Survey: Digital accessibility drives growth, revenue & innovation

New research reveals digital accessibility boosts growth, revenue and innovation, with 75% of firms reporting increased revenue from accessibility programmes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge
EduTech

US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge

The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Data centre UPS market to reach USD $12.47 billion by 2030
Hyperscale

Data centre UPS market to reach USD $12.47 billion by 2030

The data centre UPS market is set to grow to USD $12.47 billion by 2030, driven by rising AI workloads and demand for energy-efficient, reliable power systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes
Risk & Compliance

Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Xero research shows small firms lag on AI
Digital Transformation

Xero research shows small firms lag on AI

Research reveals many small businesses in Australia, the UK and US are cautious about AI, despite growing confidence and benefits like time savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Sage launches AI Trust Label to boost SMB confidence in AI
Enterprise Resource Planning

Sage launches AI Trust Label to boost SMB confidence in AI

Sage launches AI Trust Label in US and UK, boosting SMB confidence by clarifying AI use and data ethics within Sage Intacct software.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking
Fintech

Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking

Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Prezzee names Edwin Ter Wijlen Chief AI Officer for global growth
Smart Cities

Prezzee names Edwin Ter Wijlen Chief AI Officer for global growth

Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'

Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Akaysha Energy adopts Gurobi tech to optimise global battery assets
Clean technologies

Akaysha Energy adopts Gurobi tech to optimise global battery assets

Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi's optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m US deals as orders & pipeline surge
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m US deals as orders & pipeline surge

DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m in US government contracts, boosting orders and expanding production to meet rising demand for counter-drone technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Milestone unveils generative AI plug-in for smarter video analytics
Digital Entertainment

Milestone unveils generative AI plug-in for smarter video analytics

Milestone Systems launches generative AI plug-in for XProtect, enhancing video analytics with real-time incident reporting and event validation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
Software-as-a-Service

Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms

Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Freshworks grows AI revenue & launches non-IT service solution
Digital Transformation

Freshworks grows AI revenue & launches non-IT service solution

Freshworks boosts AI revenue with a 15% rise in quarterly revenue and launches Freshservice for Business Teams, expanding beyond IT departments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags
Data Analytics

AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags

AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 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
Anonymised & Bytek partner to enable secure data-driven ads
Data Analytics

Anonymised & Bytek partner to enable secure data-driven ads

Anonymised and Bytek partner to securely activate first-party data, enabling advertisers to reach predictive audiences while ensuring strict privacy compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales
Marketing Technologies

Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025