Community stories
Harlow, Slough, & Bracknell named UK’s top tech hubs
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community
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talent retention
A study has uncovered the UK’s top tech hubs, with Harlow, Slough, and Bracknell offering high salaries and affordable living for tech professionals.
CybaVerse secures GBP £1.1m funding & new leadership
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
CybaVerse has secured over GBP £1.1 million in funding and expanded its leadership team, aiming to enhance cyber security for SMEs.
Supermom secures SGD$18m for AI growth & expansion
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ai
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investment
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technology funding
Singapore's Supermom has raised SGD $18 million in a series B funding round led by Granite Asia, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and expand internationally.
Zoku Travel rebrands to BYRDLI, eyes future travel evolution
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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content creation
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community
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creative technologies
Australian-based Zoku Travel has rebranded to BYRDLI. The new platform aims to merge travel, community, and commerce, offering creators advanced tools to elevate their Travel Clubs.
Westcon-Comstor’s Tech Xpert community now boasts 3,000 members
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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it training
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cybersecurity
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community hits 3,000 members, offering technical pros a no-sales-pressures platform for peer learning and collaboration.
CUB launches Brisbane clubhouse, eyes AUD $200 billion Olympics
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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healthtech
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collaboration
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agribusiness
The Club of United Business (CUB) is opening a new clubhouse in Brisbane CBD to help Queensland businesses tap into the AUD $200 billion opportunity from the 2032 Olympic Games.
Ecommpay unveils new brand identity & inclusivity initiative
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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collaboration
Ecommpay unveiled a new brand identity and the 'Ecommpay for Good' inclusivity programme, focusing on accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Amanda McGuckin Hager joins TrueDialog as Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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partner programmes
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digital marketing
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marketing strategy
Amanda McGuckin Hager joins TrueDialog as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing 25+ years of marketing expertise to elevate the company's SMS texting solutions in Austin, Texas.
Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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edutech
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cleantech
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climate change
Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.
Workato partners with Gulanga to boost tech adoption in Australia
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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government
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ict
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integration
Workato partners with Gulanga Group to streamline deployment of enterprise solutions in Australia, promoting innovation, compliance, and reconciliation efforts.
NZSIS report highlights rising threat from foreign interference
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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terrorism
The NZSIS has revealed its annual Security Threat Environment report, outlining rising threats like foreign interference and violent extremism in New Zealand.
Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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community
Despite a massive skills shortage, gender bias remains rife in New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Women account for just 20% of the workforce.
Kyle Hill promoted to CTO to spearhead AI at ANS
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
ANS promotes Kyle Hill to CTO, enhancing its AI and digitalisation strategies. Hill's tenure begins 1 October 2024, steering the company’s tech advancements.
Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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youtube
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instagram
Circana's new report reveals social e-commerce as a key driver in accelerating consumer purchases, emphasising the importance of data and personalised experiences for brands.
New Zealand partnership targets accessible digital services
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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emergency services
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community
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partnerships
A new partnership, Ghost is for All, aims to transform New Zealand's digital services, focusing on accessibility for 1.1 million disabled citizens.
Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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community
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self-harm
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asia expansion
Award-winning platform, SafeWatch, is addressing the mental wellness crisis by connecting users with friends and family, enhancing real-world support.
Java community migrates from Oracle due to high costs, survey says
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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migration
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financial systems
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open source
A survey by Azul reveals 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating due to high costs, preference for open-source alternatives, and pricing uncertainties.
SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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awards
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community
SafeWatch, lauded for its innovative mental health platform, wins the Consensus MedTech Award, transforming global mental wellness with advanced tech and community support.
UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ecommerce
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online safety
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online shopping
British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.
UK's Griffin digital bank achieves B Corp certification milestone
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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dei
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customers
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community
UK digital bank Griffin becomes the first in Europe to obtain B Corp certification, underlining its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.