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Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use

Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Breach Prevention

Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows

Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Steam

Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion

Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

EduTech

AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns

Turnitin's latest survey reveals varied attitudes towards AI in education, with 78% positivity in Australia and New Zealand amid concerns about its overwhelming presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025

Engineering

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

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Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor

Salus Ventures has appointed Dr Shane Arnott to its Strategic Advisor Program, enhancing its mission to bolster Australia's defence technology and resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025

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