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Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child

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Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.
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Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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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.
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Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

Wed, 21st May 2025
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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.
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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.
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Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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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.
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Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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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.
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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.
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Alteryx partners with TechVets to offer data training to UK Veterans

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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data analytics
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education, learning & training
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bi
Alteryx partners with TechVets to offer veterans and service members training and certifications in data analytics.
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Fortinet creates the Veterans Program Advisory Council

Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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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.
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The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
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NetEvents announces Innovation Award finalists for 2019

Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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netevents
Darktrace, Mellanox, and NetFoundry are among the finalists for the 2019 NetEvents Innovation Awards, celebrating groundbreaking advancements in technology.
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The fascinating way Microsoft is making a social impact

Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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Microsoft is upending how tech companies approach the not-for-profit, NGO and charity sector with a revolutionary new approach.
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Alibaba Cloud commits to 'Tech for Change' initiative

Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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cloud services
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stem
By providing access to its tech expertise and cloud resources, Alibaba Cloud hopes to promote IT education around the globe.
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Exclusive: The challenges of integrating emotion into technology

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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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.
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Ingram Micro NZ Cure Kids Charity Golf soars to new fundraising heights

Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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moth
Ingram Micro New Zealand's Cure Kids Charity Golf Tournament has soared high for the third year in a row, raising more than $59,000 for the charity.
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Vaughan Nankivell: A man who was passionate in all he did

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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express data
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ingram micro
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cancer
Vaughan Nankivell is being remembered as a man who threw himself into life and was passionate about all he did.
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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.