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How advanced digital technologies are making London roads work better
Unified Communications

How advanced digital technologies are making London roads work better

Transport for London implements advanced digital technologies to manage congestion and improve efficiency on London's roads.

By Aaron Holt • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Hexaware excels in Whitelane study, highlighting commitment to customers
Digital Transformation

Hexaware excels in Whitelane study, highlighting commitment to customers

Hexaware, a global IT services leader, earns key rankings in the 2023/2024 Whitelane Research IT Sourcing Study for Europe, emphasising their vigorous commitment to customer satisfaction and excellence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023
Malware

Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023

Barracuda's 2023 threat research reveals an increase in high-severity cyber attacks targeting businesses, predominantly through business email compromise and malicious code, exacerbating concerns over network security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
BLUETTI unveils pioneering outdoor power solution SwapSolar
Power / Energy

BLUETTI unveils pioneering outdoor power solution SwapSolar

BLUETTI unveils SwapSolar, a pioneering outdoor power solution featuring an LFP-powered portable fridge and hot-swappable battery station.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Conferma announces major rebranding to enhance global business connectivity
Digital Transformation

Conferma announces major rebranding to enhance global business connectivity

Virtual card tech pioneer, Conferma, has launched a significant rebrand to enable global businesses to connect and conduct business with ease, following acquisitions by Sabre and Mastercard.

By Kaleah Salmon • 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
Korean Air partners with Accelya for strategic retail modernisation
Data Analytics

Korean Air partners with Accelya for strategic retail modernisation

Accelya has landed a major deal to bolster retail modernisation for Korean Air, providing strategic control and enhanced customer experience through its FLX Platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high
Health Technologies

Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high

Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
Data Privacy

Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido

Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman
Customer Experience

Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman

Contact centre specialist, IPI, has appointed seasoned industry professional Steve Winningham as its non-exec chairman to facilitate its future growth following an investment by Ethos Partners.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

nib New Zealand sees solid growth with robust financials
Insurance

nib New Zealand sees solid growth with robust financials

Nib New Zealand reports a robust H1 FY24 financial performance with a significant 3.7% growth in private health insurance policyholders.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th 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
Battleface & insurance.com.au unveil travel collaboration
Customer Experience

Battleface & insurance.com.au unveil travel collaboration

Travel insurance revolution on the horizon as industry pioneers, battleface and insurance.com.au, unveil game-changing partnership.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Nathan Marston joins FIRN as Business Development Manager
Data Analytics

Nathan Marston joins FIRN as Business Development Manager

Nathan Marston, an expert in strategic solutions, joins Auckland-based cloud data analytics firm, FIRN, as Business Development Manager; poised to accelerate firm's growth trajectory.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Thai 7-Eleven stores now accept 13 e-wallets for tourists
Digitisation

Thai 7-Eleven stores now accept 13 e-wallets for tourists

Ahead of a busy travel season, 7-Eleven stores in Thailand now accept payments from 13 Alipay+-enabled e-wallet apps, increasing accessibility for international tourists.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
eCommerce expert Lisa Powell joins Deliver In Person's advisory board
Customer Experience

eCommerce expert Lisa Powell joins Deliver In Person's advisory board

eCommerce veteran Lisa Powell joins personalised last-mile delivery service Deliver In Person's Advisory Board, aiming to enhance customer experience in Australia's luxury market.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Alipay+ expands Singapore presence ahead of Chinese New Year
Fintech

Alipay+ expands Singapore presence ahead of Chinese New Year

Ahead of Chinese New Year, Alipay+ bolsters its Singapore presence, partnering with RWS to facilitate mobile payments for international tourists amid an anticipated tourism surge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024