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Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation
IT Automation

Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation

Melbourne has been chosen as one of ten cities to receive a USD $10,000 grant from the Rimini Street Foundation as part of its USD $100,000 charitable initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease
Physical Security

AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations
EduTech

Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations

As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.

By Tony Maguire • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing
Malware

Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing

In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, researchers have uncovered a rise in QR code phishing schemes targeting charitable donors amid the crisis.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations
Customer Relationship Management

Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations

Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.

By Anurag Vasisth • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Rise in cybercrime during holiday shopping season alerts
Data Protection

Rise in cybercrime during holiday shopping season alerts

With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
CIOs warned of AI over-reliance in cybersecurity defence
Malware

CIOs warned of AI over-reliance in cybersecurity defence

Michael Marcotte warns CIOs against over-reliance on AI in cybersecurity, highlighting a critical shortage in cyber skills that threatens corporate security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Qlik honours innovation at ANZ digital transformation awards
Data Analytics

Qlik honours innovation at ANZ digital transformation awards

Qlik has revealed the winners of its 6th annual Australia and New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards, honouring innovative data solutions across sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
WorkBuzz acquires Agenda Consulting to boost NFP engagement
Human Capital Management

WorkBuzz acquires Agenda Consulting to boost NFP engagement

WorkBuzz has acquired Agenda Consulting to enhance engagement services for global not-for-profits, combining expertise to support employee and volunteer experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

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Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being
Digital Transformation

Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being

Kerv has teamed up with the Retail Trust to enhance the well-being of retail workers in the UK, aiming to alleviate pressures and improve support services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts
Supply Chain

UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts

British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Blue Connections IT supports toy drive for kids
Corporate social responsibility

Blue Connections IT supports toy drive for kids

Blue Connections IT has shown its dedication to helping vulnerable children in Victoria by donating over 150 backpacks and 90 tracksuit pants for the toy drive.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
Phishing

Australians warned of increased risk of online scams

As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
EduTech

Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales

A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data
Data Protection

Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data

Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Nexer Digital partners with charity to boost SEND careers
Software Development

Nexer Digital partners with charity to boost SEND careers

Nexer Digital has teamed up with Digital Advantage to enhance career opportunities for young people with disabilities in the tech industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Rise in returns expected after Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Supply Chain

Rise in returns expected after Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Research shows that one in three shoppers is expected to return Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases, leading to a surge on Returns Tuesday, 10th December.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024