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IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
Semiconductors

IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock

IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Cloud marketplaces and SaaS reshape global IT spend
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud marketplaces and SaaS reshape global IT spend

Cloud marketplaces and SaaS are set to transform global IT spend, with Omdia forecasting USD $163 billion marketplace sales by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
5 Fraud use cases you can stop with email validation
Data Protection

5 Fraud use cases you can stop with email validation

Rising fraud is exploiting fake and disposable emails; smarter validation at sign-up and checkout can block attacks before they cost you.

By Bobby Joseph • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Emirates Flight Catering transforms data management for efficiency
Data Analytics

Emirates Flight Catering transforms data management for efficiency

Emirates Flight Catering adopts Informatica's cloud-based data platform to boost efficiency, supplier collaboration and sustainability in its meal production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Westcon-Comstor grows H1 sales to USD $2.78 billion on cybersecurity
Partner Programmes

Westcon-Comstor grows H1 sales to USD $2.78 billion on cybersecurity

Westcon-Comstor's H1 sales rise 9.8% to USD $2.78bn, driven by 16% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on recurring revenue streams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Lenovo tops Asia Pacific supply chain ranking for fourth year
Supply Chain

Lenovo tops Asia Pacific supply chain ranking for fourth year

Lenovo leads Gartner's Asia Pacific supply chain ranking for the fourth year, advancing to eighth place globally with strong AI and sustainability initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Westcon-Comstor hits record USD $5.24 billion sales in FY25
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor hits record USD $5.24 billion sales in FY25

Westcon-Comstor achieved record FY25 sales of USD $5.24 billion, driven by 19.3% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on software and recurring revenues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Group-IB & SecurityHQ form global partnership on cybersecurity
Semiconductors

Group-IB & SecurityHQ form global partnership on cybersecurity

Group-IB and SecurityHQ form a global partnership to integrate advanced cybersecurity solutions, enhancing SecurityHQ's SOC operations and fraud protection services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Infinigate Group invests in Wavelink to expand into ANZ market
Cybersecurity

Infinigate Group invests in Wavelink to expand into ANZ market

Infinigate has invested in Wavelink, securing a majority stake and cementing its entry into the ANZ market while enabling Wavelink to operate autonomously.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Zvolv seals USD $2m fundraise led by Silverneedle Ventures
Digital Transformation

Zvolv seals USD $2m fundraise led by Silverneedle Ventures

Pune-based hyperautomation platform Zvolv has successfully raised USD $2 million in funding, led by Silverneedle Ventures. This marks a significant step towards expanding and advancing its AI-driven solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Keepit opens London HQ to bolster SaaS data protection in UK
Ransomware

Keepit opens London HQ to bolster SaaS data protection in UK

Keepit fortifies commitment to the UK, opening London-based headquarters and expanding local team, with industry veteran Jerry Mumford at the helm.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Uptime Institute boosts global expansion with new Chief Business Officer
Power / Energy

Uptime Institute boosts global expansion with new Chief Business Officer

Uptime Institute has named Mustapha Louni as its new Chief Business Officer, strengthening its commitment to global expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
Pentera appoints Sivan Harel as Vice President of Sales EU North, South & MEA
Sales

Pentera appoints Sivan Harel as Vice President of Sales EU North, South & MEA

Sivan Harel promoted to VP of Sales at Pentera for EU North, South and MEA regions after driving growth in customer base and sales team.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Kiwi developer's printing app scores Google Pay rights in Australia
Payment Technologies

Kiwi developer's printing app scores Google Pay rights in Australia

Kiwi app developer MEA has swept its way into Australia through its Printicular app, which is now offering customers Android Pay to print photos.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016

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MEA acquires Happy Moose to combine scale & handcrafted prints
Photography

MEA acquires Happy Moose to combine scale & handcrafted prints

MEA has acquired New Zealand's Happy Moose to blend global photo printing scale with handcrafted quality, expanding premium photo products internationally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Infinigate reports GBP £1.2 billion revenue, 14% growth
Software-as-a-Service

Infinigate reports GBP £1.2 billion revenue, 14% growth

Infinigate has reported a revenue of GBP £1.2 billion for H1 2024-2025, marking a 14% year-on-year growth despite economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Photo printing app teams up with Warehouse Stationery
Apps

Photo printing app teams up with Warehouse Stationery

Printicular, which claims to be the world's fastest-growing photo printing app has teamed up with Warehouse Stationery to launch a Kiwi print service.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015