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Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers
Digital Economy

Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers

Kolsquare has launched a pioneering tool to measure the carbon footprint of influencer marketing, aiming to tackle the significant emissions of the burgeoning industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Akamai named national ambassador to boost UK SME security
Digital Economy

Akamai named national ambassador to boost UK SME security

Akamai Technologies has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to boost cyber resilience among UK SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions
Digital Economy

CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions

Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London's CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Global Stories

Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns
Digital Economy

Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns

A Forrester Research report reveals that the rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks for businesses, with scams costing firms millions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Global tech spending to hit USD $4.9 trillion by 2025
Digital Economy

Global tech spending to hit USD $4.9 trillion by 2025

Forrester forecasts global technology spending will surge to USD $4.9 trillion by 2025, driven by advancements in software, AI, and cloud tech.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Digital Economy

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
HubSpot opens first Australian data centre in Sydney
Digital Economy

HubSpot opens first Australian data centre in Sydney

HubSpot has launched its first data centre in Australia, enabling local businesses to enhance performance and data sovereignty while meeting compliance needs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Indosat & Wadhwani unite to empower Indonesian youth
Digital Economy

Indosat & Wadhwani unite to empower Indonesian youth

Indosat has forged a three-year partnership with Wadhwani Foundation to enhance digital skills for one million Indonesian youths and nurture over 100,000 entrepreneurs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia
Digital Economy

Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia

Salesforce has unveiled a USD $2.5 billion investment in AI for Australia over five years, enhancing workforce skills and boosting sustainability initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
T-Mobile & Red Hat align to modernise telco cloud
Digital Economy

T-Mobile & Red Hat align to modernise telco cloud

Red Hat has joined forces with T-Mobile to enhance its telco cloud capabilities using Red Hat OpenShift, aiming to boost automation and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Singapore Budget 2025 boosts AI with $150m investment
Digital Economy

Singapore Budget 2025 boosts AI with $150m investment

The Singapore Budget 2025 pledges $3 million to the National Productivity Fund, boosting AI adoption to enhance business competitiveness and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Tech leaders praise Singapore's Budget 2025 digital focus
Digital Economy

Tech leaders praise Singapore's Budget 2025 digital focus

Singapore's Budget 2025 has sparked strong reactions from tech leaders, emphasising its potential to boost digital advancements and enhance cybersecurity across the nation.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Data success linked to AI through effective management
Digital Economy

Data success linked to AI through effective management

A Publicis Sapient report reveals a stark divide in AI implementation success, with many firms struggling due to immature data strategies, especially in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
CapitaLand invests USD $700m in Osaka data centre project
Digital Economy

CapitaLand invests USD $700m in Osaka data centre project

CapitaLand is investing over USD $700 million in a new data centre in Osaka, Japan, expanding its portfolio to meet rising digital demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Papua New Guinea completes digital kina currency trial
Digital Economy

Papua New Guinea completes digital kina currency trial

The Bank of Papua New Guinea, with Japan's METI and Soramitsu, has launched a proof of concept for a digital Kina, aiming to enhance financial inclusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Accenture to open new technology hub in Ballarat in 2025
Digital Economy

Accenture to open new technology hub in Ballarat in 2025

Accenture plans to open a tech and operations hub in Ballarat by May 2025, aiming to enhance local job opportunities and meet growing demand for technology services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
Indian budget 2025: Business leaders urge policy reforms
Digital Economy

Indian budget 2025: Business leaders urge policy reforms

With the Union Budget 2025-26 approaching, Indian business leaders urge reforms for MSMEs, cybersecurity, and urban infrastructure to drive growth and sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025