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Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
Human Capital Management

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025
Utilities

Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025

A surge in insolvency risks is predicted for Australian firms in 2025, with failure rates rising 6% in late 2024 amid renewed financial pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
Endpoint Protection

Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry
Artificial Intelligence

Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry

Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Josef unveils AI pre-processing engine for legal sector
Artificial Intelligence

Josef unveils AI pre-processing engine for legal sector

Josef has unveiled a sophisticated document pre-processing engine for legal applications, promising enhanced AI accuracy through advanced chunking and context enrichment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows
Digital Transformation

Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows

Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2dx, a cutting-edge digital labour platform that integrates AI agents into business workflows for enhanced efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Salesforce debuts AgentExchange for digital labour market
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce debuts AgentExchange for digital labour market

Salesforce has launched AgentExchange, a marketplace for its Agentforce platform, engaging over 200 partners to enhance AI agent functionalities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Yubico & Microsoft partner on phishing-resistant MFA
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico & Microsoft partner on phishing-resistant MFA

Yubico is set to enhance cyber resilience for businesses by supporting Microsoft's MFA requirements, paving the way for a passwordless future amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Secureframe launches new tool to streamline compliance
Platform-as-a-Service

Secureframe launches new tool to streamline compliance

Secureframe has launched Workspaces, a new platform designed to streamline compliance management across divisions, reducing audit times and duplicative efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages
Unified Communications

Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages

Telecommunications firms are grappling with pressing risks around privacy, security, and digital transformation, according to the latest EY report for 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
DeepL launches Clarify to enhance AI translation interactivity
Marketing Technologies

DeepL launches Clarify to enhance AI translation interactivity

DeepL has unveiled Clarify, a new feature aimed at improving interactivity in AI translations for businesses, enhancing user engagement and precision.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Ericsson showcasing wireless innovations at MWC 2025
Customer Experience

Ericsson showcasing wireless innovations at MWC 2025

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless is set to unveil cutting-edge advancements in 5G and AI at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, showcasing their impact on business efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th 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
Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions
Customer Experience

Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution
Unified Communications

Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Half a billion eSIM units shipped globally in 2024
Unified Communications

Half a billion eSIM units shipped globally in 2024

The Trusted Connectivity Alliance reports eSIM shipments surpassed 503 million in 2024, marking a 35% rise, driven by strong consumer demand and new devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Adobe Summit 2025: Digital innovation set to light up Las Vegas
Data Analytics

Adobe Summit 2025: Digital innovation set to light up Las Vegas

Adobe Summit 2025 will showcase digital innovations in Las Vegas from March 18-20, focusing on AI-powered marketing automation and new creative tools.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business
Clean technologies

IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.

By Eva Skidmore • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Opus Security unveils new AI-powered vulnerability platform
Cybersecurity

Opus Security unveils new AI-powered vulnerability platform

Opus Security has unveiled its Autonomous Vulnerability Management Platform, harnessing AI to streamline cybersecurity processes and reduce remediation delays by up to 90%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025