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Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge
Clean technologies

Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge

Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Chipper Cash expands partnership with Visa to boost financial inclusion in Africa
Fintech

Chipper Cash expands partnership with Visa to boost financial inclusion in Africa

Chipper Cash deepens its multi-million pound partnership with Visa to enhance financial inclusivity across Africa.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Equinix hailed as Leader in IDC MarketScape Datacentre Services Report 2023
Strategy

Equinix hailed as Leader in IDC MarketScape Datacentre Services Report 2023

Equinix, a digital infrastructure firm, has been recognised as a leader in the 2023 IDC MarketScape Datacentre Services Report.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Data centre construction boom shifts focus to emerging markets
Unified Communications

Data centre construction boom shifts focus to emerging markets

Data centre construction costs in emerging markets rise by as much as 22% according to Turner & Townsend's Data Centre Cost Index 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
Ramco Systems named Top Vendor at GEC Awards for 2023
Human Capital Management

Ramco Systems named Top Vendor at GEC Awards for 2023

Payroll software provider Ramco Systems has been awarded the Top Vendor Enterprise Solutions HR & Payroll Award 2023 at the Global Enterprise Connect Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
Sharp rise in cybercrime across EMEA in first half of 2023
Unified Communications

Sharp rise in cybercrime across EMEA in first half of 2023

EMEA region hit hardest as global DDoS attacks rise by 31%. France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia among most targeted nations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
New report explores digital agendas of tax compliance leaders
Digital Transformation

New report explores digital agendas of tax compliance leaders

A Thomson Reuters report examines the digital strategies of tax compliance leaders, exploring investment in new technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
ACE Money Transfer pairs with dLocal to bolster remittance services in APAC and EMEA regions
Network Infrastructure

ACE Money Transfer pairs with dLocal to bolster remittance services in APAC and EMEA regions

ACE Money Transfer from the UK has partnered with dLocal to strengthen their payout services across remittance hotspots in APAC and EMEA regions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Westcon-Comstor reports 14.9% H1 FY24 global revenue growth
Digital Transformation

Westcon-Comstor reports 14.9% H1 FY24 global revenue growth

Westcon-Comstor reports a 14.9% YoY revenue increase, reaching $1.85bn in H1 FY24, driven by its shift to software and data-driven approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Presight AI and TOTM Tech form alliance for digital identity solutions
Digital Transformation

Presight AI and TOTM Tech form alliance for digital identity solutions

Presight AI and TOTM Tech are partnering to build digital identity solutions, reshaping national digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Highest percentage of cybercrime activity originates in Russia
Ransomware

Highest percentage of cybercrime activity originates in Russia

New research from Netskope has uncovered the most popular techniques and motivators used by adversaries in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
SearchInform expands in MENA with unique information security outsourcing service
Data Analytics

SearchInform expands in MENA with unique information security outsourcing service

SearchInform launches unique information security outsourcing service in MENA region, offering comprehensive protection for businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023

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Colt Technology completes USD $1.8b billion acquisition of Lumen's EMEA business
Network Infrastructure

Colt Technology completes USD $1.8b billion acquisition of Lumen's EMEA business

Colt Technology finalises its $1.8bn acquisition of Lumen's EMEA business, boosting its global telecoms reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Paymentology earns historic Visa Cloud Connect certification
Market

Paymentology earns historic Visa Cloud Connect certification

UK's Paymentology becomes the first in Europe to receive the Visa Cloud Connect certification, facilitating secure global transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
London-based AI firm RETAILIGENCE targets global expansion
Artificial Intelligence

London-based AI firm RETAILIGENCE targets global expansion

London-based AI firm, RETAILIGENCE, plans significant global expansion since a 2500% revenue surge post-launch.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
Gallagher Security promotes Karl Harris to National High Security & Federal Manager
Customer Satisfaction

Gallagher Security promotes Karl Harris to National High Security & Federal Manager

Gallagher Security has announced the promotion of Karl Harris to National High Security & Federal Manager in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Upgrade for SUBCO Australia to Europe subsea cable with Ciena tech
Partner Programmes

Upgrade for SUBCO Australia to Europe subsea cable with Ciena tech

SUBCO partners with Ciena to enhance undersea link between Australia and Europe through the Oman Australia Cable (OAC), increasing capacity to 48Tb/s.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023