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Ransomware attacks reach record high in 2023, Cyberint report reveals
Supply Chain

Ransomware attacks reach record high in 2023, Cyberint report reveals

Ransomware attacks increased 55.5% in 2023, hitting a record 4,368 victims around the world, as cyber-criminals adapted to law enforcement tactics, says Cyberint's report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Mad Mex boosts sales with pioneering real-time data campaign
Mad Mex

Mad Mex boosts sales with pioneering real-time data campaign

Mad Mex's first-of-its-kind campaign, facilitated by Vistar Media and Hearts and Science in Australia and New Zealand, used near real-time store data to effectively boost footfall and sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Eagle Eye launches EagleAI for grocery, retail personalisation
Data Analytics

Eagle Eye launches EagleAI for grocery, retail personalisation

Eagle Eye debuts data science solution EagleAI, promising bespoke promotions and heightened customer loyalty for global retailers and grocers via AI-powered personalisation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Hands-on Review: Meta Quest 3 VR headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Meta Quest 3 VR headset

With the addition of mixed reality via the device's colour pass-through cameras, could this be the next generation of consumer VR headsets?.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
BlackFog report reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks in 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlackFog report reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks in 2023

BlackFog's December 2023 report reveals an alarming surge in ransomware attacks, with 70 incidents noted, indicating an escalating cyber threat scenario.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Jan 2024
ChatGPT introduces GPT Store for customised AI resources
EduTech

ChatGPT introduces GPT Store for customised AI resources

Reports reveal that over 3 million custom versions of AI language model, ChatGPT, were created in two months, prompting the launch of a new GPT Store for user-friendly discovery of successful designs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Jan 2024
Publicis Sapient & Google Cloud to launch Retail Media Network Accelerator
Digital Signage

Publicis Sapient & Google Cloud to launch Retail Media Network Accelerator

Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud to launch a Retail Media Network Accelerator, providing a platform for clients to boost revenue via customised ads and enhance customer engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Singapore's Qashier launches 'groundbreaking' QR payment terminal
Marketing Technologies

Singapore's Qashier launches 'groundbreaking' QR payment terminal

Singaporean fintech startup Qashier releases QashierPay Soundbox, a groundbreaking QR payment terminal that promises safer digital transactions and hastens the digitisation of payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Auctane bolsters executive team with Matt Schurk and Sara Feulner
Human Capital Management

Auctane bolsters executive team with Matt Schurk and Sara Feulner

Auctane has bolstered its executive team, appointing sales veteran Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and HR expert Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Qrypt's quantum encryption joins NVIDIA's startup nurturing hub
Encryption

Qrypt's quantum encryption joins NVIDIA's startup nurturing hub

Quantum-secure encryption firm, Qrypt, joins the illustrious Nvidia Inception programme, bolstering its quest to safeguard the AI industry data from emerging quantum threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026
Google

DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026

A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Australians lose trust in online banking amid identity theft fears
Multi-factor authentication

Australians lose trust in online banking amid identity theft fears

A recent survey reveals growing distrust among Australians towards online banking security, with 65% of respondents expressing apprehension over identity theft risk.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards
Customer Experience

OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards

Australian tech platform OneTap Loyalty streamlines rewards earning process, integrating payment cards with loyalty programs and bolstering customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Supply Chain

UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy

A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Adanola, Sephora lead UK's fastest-growing digital businesses
Crypto

Adanola, Sephora lead UK's fastest-growing digital businesses

Similarweb's Digital 100 report showcases the fastest growing digital businesses, reflecting changes in online consumer behaviour amid economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Snowflake appoints Vijayant Rai as Managing Director for India
Data Analytics

Snowflake appoints Vijayant Rai as Managing Director for India

Snowflake appoints seasoned tech leader Vijayant Rai as new Managing Director for India, tasking him with business expansion and the promotion of the company's Data Cloud across diverse industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Edenred teams up with UK's thinkmoney to enhance fintech services
Fintech

Edenred teams up with UK's thinkmoney to enhance fintech services

Edenred Payment Solutions partners with UK e-money firm, thinkmoney, strengthening card and account capabilities. This critical collaboration boosts thinkmoney's product range and enhances their customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024