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Oh Dear report says most website outages are brief

Most disruptions clear in minutes, but a small number of long outages can still leave sites unreachable for hours and mask real downtime.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft taps Checkout.com for EMEA payments rollout

The deal aims to lift payment approval rates across Microsoft's gaming, software and cloud businesses as card acceptance varies across EMEA.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

DevOps

AI traffic on Fastly network grows 30% in five months

Origin systems are facing heavier strain as Fastly says AI requests rose 30% between January and May 2026, outpacing human traffic.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

eCommerce

World Cup sites lag as fan pages load in six seconds

Fans are already waiting nearly six seconds for federation sites, exposing digital weaknesses that could hurt engagement and revenue at World Cup 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026

Malware

North Korea-linked hackers target developers via GitHub

Nearly 100 organisations were hit in a six-week phishing spree that used GitHub repositories and Visual Studio Code tools to infect developers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

Cloud Security

SecureIQLab publishes APAC cloud WAAP validation reports

Independent tests are giving APAC buyers a clearer basis to compare cloud WAAP products as web and API attacks intensify.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026

Network Security

ICANN sets the October 2026 DNS trust anchor rollover

Most internet users should see no change, but validators must update systems by October 2026 or risk DNS resolution failures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026

Google

Google New Zealand posts higher 2025 revenue & profit

Higher advertising demand helped lift Google New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $27.6 million, despite rising costs and tax.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund

Early-stage developers could tap platform support and distribution links as Animoca Brands backs Minds AI builds with up to USD $10 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Firewalls

Bots make up 53% of web traffic, Thales report says

AI-driven attacks are complicating security checks as malicious bots now account for 40% of web traffic, Thales says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Online services stories

Customer Relationship Management

How this Ont. town is using AI from bylaw to trash pickup

Data silos and staff time are being cut as the township uses AI agents to speed calculations, analyse waste and answer residents online.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years

Canadians could soon gain stronger control over federal records as Ottawa weighs binding powers for the Privacy Commissioner and rules for AI decisions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Customer Relationship Management

Tottenham signs TCS in digital transformation deal

Fans will see changes across ticketing, content and security as the Premier League club hands its digital overhaul to Tata Consultancy Services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Canada unveils Bill C-36 to tighten private sector data rules

The bill would give Canadians stronger control over personal data, as Ottawa seeks tougher oversight of AI, children's privacy and surveillance pricing.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Young adults hit hardest by mobile app barriers in UK

Mobile barriers are costing UK businesses customers, with 81% of 18- to 24-year-olds reporting problems on smartphones.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Digital Transformation

RHS appoints Yodel Mobile to boost Grow app downloads

The charity hopes stronger app-store visibility will draw younger gardeners and boost digital engagement beyond its gardens and shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Fintech

Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility

Visitors with disabilities or language barriers can now use text-to-speech and translation tools on Ecommpay's site after its latest accessibility upgrade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026