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UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
Physical Security

UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead

China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
Digital Transformation

AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets

Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
Software-as-a-Service

SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth

Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth
Virtualisation

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation following Advent International acquisition.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
Crypto

Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use

Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
Breach Prevention

Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows

Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
Steam

Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion

Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns
EduTech

AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns

Turnitin's latest survey reveals varied attitudes towards AI in education, with 78% positivity in Australia and New Zealand amid concerns about its overwhelming presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Older freelancers in demand as businesses adapt globally
Engineering

Older freelancers in demand as businesses adapt globally

A global shift sees companies turning to older freelancers for specialised skills, with 45% of firms reporting an increase in those aged 55 and over.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals
Storage

AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals

Nasuni study reveals that 50% of businesses prioritise AI investment, yet only 20% believe their data is ready for AI applications, highlighting key challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
AI hallucinations challenge customer experience strategy
Customer Experience

AI hallucinations challenge customer experience strategy

Coveo's latest CX Relevance Report reveals that 49% of customers experience AI hallucinations, prompting scepticism and a demand for better digital experiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Global writing study results in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

Global writing study results in the age of Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand's Writer's Toolbox launches a groundbreaking global study on student writing performance, aiming to unveil insights pivotal for educational methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Applied EV & Oxa join forces for autonomous fleets
Agricultural Technology

Applied EV & Oxa join forces for autonomous fleets

Applied EV and Oxa have teamed up to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles, combining innovative technology to tackle industry challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution
Digital Transformation

Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution

Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor
Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor

Salus Ventures has appointed Dr Shane Arnott to its Strategic Advisor Program, enhancing its mission to bolster Australia's defence technology and resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities

A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
EduTech

Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition

SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025