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

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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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.
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BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Jon James has been appointed as CEO of BT Business, set to take the helm next month, as the company shifts focus towards the UK market.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
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Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.
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Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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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.
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Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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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.
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Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.
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UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.
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Blue Connections IT supports toy drive for kids

Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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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.
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Rise in cybercrime during holiday shopping season alerts

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.
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CIOs warned of AI over-reliance in cybersecurity defence

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Michael Marcotte warns CIOs against over-reliance on AI in cybersecurity, highlighting a critical shortage in cyber skills that threatens corporate security.
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Australians warned of increased risk of online scams

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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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.
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Dentsu Aotearoa triumphs at IAB NZ 2024 awards night

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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The IAB New Zealand 2024 Digital Advertising Awards saw Dentsu Aotearoa win Best in Show for the impactful 'Ancient Influencers' campaign, among other accolades.
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Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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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.
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Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.
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Nexer Digital partners with charity to boost SEND careers

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Nexer Digital has teamed up with Digital Advantage to enhance career opportunities for young people with disabilities in the tech industry.
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Rise in returns expected after Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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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.
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Qlik honours innovation at ANZ digital transformation awards

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Qlik has revealed the winners of its 6th annual Australia and New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards, honouring innovative data solutions across sectors.
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WorkBuzz acquires Agenda Consulting to boost NFP engagement

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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WorkBuzz has acquired Agenda Consulting to enhance engagement services for global not-for-profits, combining expertise to support employee and volunteer experiences.
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Hype & Dexter boosts UNICEF Aotearoa donations with HubSpot

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Hype and Dexter's tech integration with UNICEF Aotearoa boosts donations despite economic hardships, facilitating crucial aid for Pacific children.