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Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure

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Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.
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SAP Concur & Amex GBT expand Complete travel platform

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SAP Concur and Amex GBT add live support, AI help and richer content to their Complete platform as pilot features target smoother business trips.
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HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge

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HP reports a surge in AI-powered “flat-pack” cyberattacks as criminals trade sophistication for speed, low cost and mass customisation.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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Snowflake hits USD $2 billion in AWS Marketplace sales

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Snowflake doubles AWS Marketplace sales to top USD $2 billion in 2025, underscoring surging enterprise demand for integrated data and AI tools.
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Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Amazon launches Nova 2 AI suite with four new models and introduces Nova Forge for firms to create custom AI solutions tailored to diverse industries and tasks.
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Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.
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Qualtrics & PureSpectrum expand partnership for AI market insights

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Qualtrics and PureSpectrum expand their partnership to deliver AI-driven synthetic market insights, cutting research time to minutes and halving costs by 2025.
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Qualtrics & PureSpectrum join forces to enhance synthetic research

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Qualtrics and PureSpectrum partner to enhance synthetic research, slashing costs and speeding insights for market researchers worldwide.
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Kiwis embrace AI in travel but trust & caution remain high

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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A Booking.com report reveals 81% of New Zealanders are excited about AI in travel, yet only 3% fully trust it, showing cautious optimism prevails.
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Ecommpay guide helps merchants navigate global eCommerce

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Ecommpay has launched a guide offering merchants practical strategies to navigate global eCommerce growth and tackle challenges in international payments.
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ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.
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ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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ExpressVPN has teamed up with Booking.com for Business to enhance digital security for business travellers, offering 4 months free on a 12-month subscription.
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Snowflake reveals major platform advances at 2024 Summit

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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At the Snowflake Summit 2024, Snowflake unveiled key advancements to its AI Data Cloud platform, enhancing data flexibility, interoperability, and performance.
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SquareX named most promising startup at Cyber Summit 2024

Tue, 21st May 2024
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SquareX, recognised as the Most Promising Startup for Best Overall Performance at the Cyber Entrepreneurship Summit 2024, unveiled its cutting-edge browser-native security solution at the RSA conference.
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Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand

Wed, 8th May 2024
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Booking.com unveils AI Trip Planner in New Zealand, revolutionising travel planning with personalised itineraries and streamlined booking processes.
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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.
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Tim Bertrand named president of HAProxy Technologies

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Industry veteran Tim Bertrand steps up as the new President of HAProxy Technologies, the world's leading software load balancer, set to accelerate its growth trajectory amidst significant revenue rise.
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Immuta announces integration for enhanced security with Amazon S3

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Immuta collaborates with Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) to optimise data access control and security.
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Outbrain promotes Yury Glikin to ANZ Commercial Director

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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Outbrain promotes Yury Glikin to Commercial Director for Australia and New Zealand, overseeing sales strategy and revenue growth.