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Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event
Payment Technologies

Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event

Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Study stories

Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption
Generative AI

Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Study reveals global views on journalism & technology
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Study reveals global views on journalism & technology

A new CNTI report reveals global views on journalism, highlighting a disconnect between journalists and the public over its value and role in society.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Most adults unable to spot AI dating profiles in study
Artificial Intelligence

Most adults unable to spot AI dating profiles in study

A study by Pour Moi reveals that many adults struggle to identify AI-generated dating profiles, with alarming rates of misrecognition across age groups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness
Financial Systems

Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users
Gaming

VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users

A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
AI revolution in workplace enhances human skill value
Unified Communications

AI revolution in workplace enhances human skill value

A new global study by Workday reveals AI as a driver of workplace skills enhancement, with workers embracing human traits like empathy as vital for future success.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Study reveals emojis & phrases likely outdated by 2025
Social Media

Study reveals emojis & phrases likely outdated by 2025

A new study reveals that certain emojis and phrases, including the 'enraged face', could become outdated by 2025 as digital communication shifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Study stories

Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents
Drones

Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents

Network Rail is testing a drone navigation system with Drone Major Limited to enhance safety and reduce trespassing incidents across the UK railway network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Students struggle to identify AI use in homework tasks
EduTech

Students struggle to identify AI use in homework tasks

A recent Save My Exams survey reveals that 75% of students use AI for homework, complicating the ability to distinguish human from machine-generated answers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Top 10% of sellers generate 65% of enterprise revenue
Customer Relationship Management

Top 10% of sellers generate 65% of enterprise revenue

A study by Clari Labs reveals that just 10% of top sellers account for 65% of enterprise revenue, exposing major inefficiencies in sales practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies
Fintech

European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies

A new study by Modulr reveals that 96% of European travel leaders find their payment systems inadequate, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
Digital Transformation

UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study
Gaming

Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study

A study by Manhattan Associates reveals that 40% of shoppers abandon brands after negative return experiences, highlighting the critical need for efficient return processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Radicle Science wins best industry service provider award
Health Technologies

Radicle Science wins best industry service provider award

Radicle Science has won the Nutritional Outlook Best of the Industry 2024 Award, recognising its significant advancements in clinical validation for the nutraceutical sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Financial Services face cyber risk disconnect, says study
Digital Transformation

Financial Services face cyber risk disconnect, says study

A recent study reveals a serious disconnect in Financial Services on cyber security training, with 69% of employees feeling disengaged despite owners' confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
UK ecommerce firms underutilise cloud ERP systems, study finds
Internet of Things

UK ecommerce firms underutilise cloud ERP systems, study finds

A new report reveals that while 87% of UK ecommerce firms use cloud ERP systems, 64% underutilise their full potential, risking estimated losses of GBP £26,580 daily.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024