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Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay in UK

Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay across the UK and Europe, offering merchants and customers faster, secure checkout experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Campaign management software market to reach $10.2B by 2034

The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Europol

F5 Labs report reveals 112% rise in DDoS attacks for 2023

F5 Labs' 2024 report unveils a 112% surge in DDoS attacks from 2022 to 2023, with telecom firms hit hardest, seeing a 655% rise in incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Marketing Technologies

AppScenic launches new AI tools for eCommerce automation

ECommerce platform AppScenic has launched AI tools using OpenAI's API to help retailers optimise product pages, marketing, and SEO, streamlining store management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Fusion5

Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach

Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024

Ransomware

Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024

Crypto

Kraken Custody expands to institutional clients in UK, Australia

Kraken Institutional extends its custody solution, Kraken Custody, to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, enhancing secure digital asset management and engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Elections

UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism

Vistage's latest UKI SME CEO Confidence Index reveals growing optimism among business leaders, with 62% forecasting a revenue boost in the next year ahead of the General Election.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

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Cybersecurity

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for 24/7 tech support and security, aiming to enhance staff productivity and IT resource use across its global offices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Manufacturing

Leon Paul sees major growth after implementing Orderwise system

Leon Paul, a leading British fencing gear maker, revolutionised its warehouse operations with Forterro's Orderwise ERP, slashing annual wastage by GBP £150,000.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Hyperscale

Pulsant reveals client-driven redesign of Croydon data centre

Pulsant has revamped its Croydon data centre, the first in a series of nationwide refurbishments, enhancing client experience and on-site efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2024

Application Programming Interface

ShipEngine partners with what3words to boost delivery precision

ShipEngine partners with what3words to enhance delivery accuracy in the UK, integrating precise location technology into its API to boost eCommerce efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Wellington City Council

Time to think about user charging

Tolls and other user charges could help fund New Zealand’s roads and water networks, while easing pressure on taxpayers and congestion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs

A new study reveals that the UK's accounting sector could see an injection of GBP £2 billion into GDP and generate 20,000 jobs through AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Quantum Computing

Westcon-Comstor partners with AppViewX to boost quantum security

Westcon-Comstor and AppViewX have partnered to boost quantum security across the UK, Benelux, and DACH markets, focusing on enhanced crypto-agility and PKIaaS.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ignition & ExtraHop join forces to boost UK cyber defences

Ignition Technology partners with ExtraHop to boost UK network visibility and security, integrating solutions like CrowdStrike to address growing cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Creativity

Creative & media agencies struggle with slow growth in 2023

Creative and media agencies in the UK and Europe face slow growth in 2023, with 58% struggling to gain new business amid client pressure to deliver more for less.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Data governance

Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues

A staggering 95% of UK and US firms struggle with data issues, as revealed by esynergy, with ineffective governance undermining business operations and decision-making.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

IPI

IPI earns top three-star rating from Best Companies

IPI has received a prestigious three-star rating from Best Companies, reflecting its outstanding employee engagement and commitment to a positive workplace culture.