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Older freelancers in demand as businesses adapt globally

A global shift sees companies turning to older freelancers for specialised skills, with 45% of firms reporting an increase in those aged 55 and over.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

Storage

AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals

Nasuni study reveals that 50% of businesses prioritise AI investment, yet only 20% believe their data is ready for AI applications, highlighting key challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Customer Experience

AI hallucinations challenge customer experience strategy

Coveo's latest CX Relevance Report reveals that 49% of customers experience AI hallucinations, prompting scepticism and a demand for better digital experiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Global writing study results in the age of Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand's Writer's Toolbox launches a groundbreaking global study on student writing performance, aiming to unveil insights pivotal for educational methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Agricultural Technology

Applied EV & Oxa join forces for autonomous fleets

Applied EV and Oxa have teamed up to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles, combining innovative technology to tackle industry challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution

Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Partner Programmes

Facebook data shows ageing user base & engagement trends

A new analysis by SOAX reveals Facebook's ageing user demographic, with over 10% of its American and UK users now aged 65 and above, highlighting significant shifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SonicWall reports financial growth and partner expansion

SonicWall has announced a remarkable financial surge, reporting a 68% rise in managed security services bookings, driven by expanded partner collaborations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025

Data Analytics

Kynd strengthens leadership team for EMEA & US growth

Cyber risk management provider KYND has strengthened its leadership team, appointing Nadji Raib and Jeff Foley to drive growth across EMEA and the US.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025

Multi-factor authentication

AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025

Data Protection

62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations

According to research by EasyDMARC, 62% of payment-handling businesses risk failing PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance due to delays in implementing the vital DMARC protocol.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

Orgvue & Lightcast join forces to enhance workforce strategy

Orgvue has partnered with Lightcast to integrate labour market analytics into its platform, aiding firms in strategic workforce planning with real-time insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

Surveillance

Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users

A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Cohesity expands Gaia for on-premises backup AI search

Cohesity has enhanced Gaia with AI-powered search for on-premises backup data, partnering with NVIDIA and hardware leaders for secure, hybrid cloud solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack

Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025

Data Protection

VMware vulnerabilities highlight need for data protection

Recent vulnerabilities in VMware software highlight an urgent need for businesses to enhance disaster recovery strategies, as threats to security intensify.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities

A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025