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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
Ransomware

Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million
Financial Systems

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Risk & Compliance

Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030

A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence
Semiconductors

Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence

Integrity360 has acquired South Africa-based cyber security firm Grove Group, boosting its global reach and expanding its service capabilities. Financial terms undisclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows
Physical Security

Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows

A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur

Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs

A global survey reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software firms, and farms as the top ventures for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting diverse opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Fintech

Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses

Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Fintech

Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k

Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO
Data Analytics

Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO

Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
UK among top deepfake targets as incidents soar globally
Gaming

UK among top deepfake targets as incidents soar globally

Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Chatbot market set to surge to $4.9 billion by 2033 says FMI
Unified Communications

Chatbot market set to surge to $4.9 billion by 2033 says FMI

Chatbot market set to surge, projecting USD $4.9 billion growth by 2033, fuelled by customer engagement focus and widespread industrial adoption.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
Turbulent waters: The Red Sea Crisis and tech implications
Supply Chain

Turbulent waters: The Red Sea Crisis and tech implications

The Red Sea crisis' enduring impact on global shipping extends beyond geopolitical tensions, spiralling into shipping delays and rerouting, spiking costs, and disrupting trade routes, with intrusive fallout on tech and worldwide supply chains.

By Terry Smagh • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Leroy Merlin & Zitcha venture into South African retail media market
Google

Leroy Merlin & Zitcha venture into South African retail media market

Leroy Merlin initiates its digital retail media network across South Africa, led by retail media platform Zitcha. This move signifies Zitcha's first venture in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Deputy & Express Employment partnership systemise shift work
Workforce Technology

Deputy & Express Employment partnership systemise shift work

Deputy and Express Employment Professionals forge a strategic partnership, forecasted to improve work experiences for shift workers worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Data greatest challenge and opportunity for channel partners - report
Data Analytics

Data greatest challenge and opportunity for channel partners - report

IT partners consider data a critical factor and challenge in the shift to recurring revenue models, according to a global survey conducted by technology distributor Westcon-Comstor.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
EduTech

EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO

HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security
Physical Security

Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security

Jersey Telecom's acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

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