Charity stories
TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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telus
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charity
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westjet
TELUS and WestJet launch sweepstakes to fund bursaries supporting post-secondary education for underserved Canadian youth and offer a Costa Rica trip prize.
Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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clean technologies
Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.
Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics
Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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open source
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.
Soldiers in Tech offers free digital training to Ontario veterans
Sun, 22nd Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
The Roland Gossage Foundation relaunched Soldiers in Tech, offering free digital skills training in web development and cyber security to Ontario veterans and their families.
Cloudflare blocks 108.9 billion cyberattacks targeting civil groups
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyberattacks in a year, a 241% rise, targeting journalists and human rights groups via Project Galileo's global defence initiative.
KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams
Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4 warns of a rise in eco-themed cyber scams on World Environment Day, urging caution and secure practices to protect supporters of green causes.
Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
Wed, 21st May 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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data privacy
A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.
Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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software engineering
Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Genesys has reported that its Genesys Cloud AI drove over 10% of new business in fiscal year 2025, with annual recurring revenue reaching USD $1.9 billion.
Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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it automation
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vmware
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sap
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.
AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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physical security
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ai
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identity theft
A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
Fortinet creates the Veterans Program Advisory Council
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Fortinet, the cybersecurity expert driving the convergence of networking and security, has formed the Veterans Program Advisory Council.
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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government
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netsafe
From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
Why CMC Markets is backing a young Kiwi motorsport star
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
CMC Markets sponsors 17-year-old Peter Vodanovich in the 2018-19 Toyota 86 Championship, supporting his rapid rise in motorsport from simulator to track.
Exclusive: The challenges of integrating emotion into technology
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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ai
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datacom
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retail
AI integration poses cultural challenges for businesses, says Husain Al-Badry, GM of Innovation at Datacom Customer Experience.
Could Mastercard's innovation pipeline be the answer to cyber security?
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Kiwis urged to think about online security as Connect Smart Week begins, with 66% of New Zealanders regularly shopping online.
Online helpdesk spreads satisfaction in NZ - Updated
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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customers
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support
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zendesk
New Zealand tops Zendesk's global customer satisfaction poll at 95%, while the French lag at 57%. Now, a new charity-linked plan boosts philanthropy.