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HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions

HR Crowd has appointed Murtuza Kharodawala as Solution Architect to strengthen its human capital management solutions in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Global Stories

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Ransomware

Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing

Cyberattacks on the financial sector have surged 25% in 2024, with phishing leading and nearly half of employees prone to clicking malicious links.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Partner Programmes

Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Firewalls

Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats

Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Ransomware

Financial firms face 25% surge in advanced cyberattacks in 2024

Financial firms face a 25% rise in cyberattacks in 2024, with supply chain breaches and AI-driven phishing posing major risks, says new KnowBe4 report.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Risk & Compliance

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Hyperscale

DigiCo posts strong FY25 results with AUD $99m EBITDA & gains key certification

DigiCo reports FY25 EBITDA of AUD $99m, outpacing forecasts with strategic certification and growth in Australian and US data centre operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Dubai

SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights

SKYEPETS to launch direct in-cabin pet charter flights from Australia to the US and Europe, offering stress-free travel for pets and owners from 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Virtualisation

Exclusive: Cloudera bets on AI and hybrid cloud as demand shifts

Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Gaming

Four in five gamers encounter cheating, risking studio revenue

Four in five gamers have encountered cheating, with 55% reducing in-game spending, posing serious revenue risks for game studios worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Crypto

From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Supply Chain

FedEx unveils new AI features to simplify global shipping docs

FedEx launches AI tools in Asia-Pacific to simplify international shipping docs, aiding accuracy in customs codes and cutting delays for global exporters.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Hyperscale

Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres

Equinix secures sustainable power for global data centres through deals with nuclear and fuel cell firms, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

DevOps

Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability

Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Report finds consumers favour human touch over AI in service

A Verizon report reveals consumers prefer human-led service over AI, with 88% satisfied by humans versus 60% by AI-driven customer interactions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Firewalls

QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

Artificial Intelligence

Boast wins 2025 US R&D tax advisory award for AI-driven platform

Boast has been named 2025 US R&D Tax Credit Software Advisory Firm of the Year for its AI-driven platform aiding businesses in securing USD $625 million in claims.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025