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UN Women Australia thwarts cyber attack with Cloudflare aid
Firewalls

UN Women Australia thwarts cyber attack with Cloudflare aid

UN Women Australia narrowly escaped a severe cyber attack with the help of Cloudflare, underscoring the urgent cybersecurity needs of non-profits in 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Australian NFP sector's digital capabilities & cybersecurity under threat
Multi-factor authentication

Australian NFP sector's digital capabilities & cybersecurity under threat

Report reveals Australian not-for-profit sector's digital readiness and cyber-protections alarmingly insufficient.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Global Stories

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Appsbroker CTS raises EUR €2,105 abseiling for Make-A-Wish
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Appsbroker CTS raises EUR €2,105 abseiling for Make-A-Wish

Two Google Cloud experts from Appsbroker CTS abseiled 27 floors in Amsterdam, raising EUR €2,105 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Google's Rope for Hope.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Verifone & Pennies raise GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations
Payment Technologies

Verifone & Pennies raise GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations

Verifone and Pennies have raised over GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations since 2011, benefiting more than 95 charities globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
DMARC adoption among .org domains doubles but remains low
EduTech

DMARC adoption among .org domains doubles but remains low

Charities are ramping up email security with DMARC adoption doubling in a year, yet less than 10% of .org domains have basic protections against cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades
DevOps

RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades

In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
CrowdStrike receives multiple honours at 2023 AWS Partner Awards
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike receives multiple honours at 2023 AWS Partner Awards

CrowdStrike scoops three prestigious awards at the 2023 AWS Partner Awards, affirming its status as cybersecurity leader.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
ECI Software Solutions announces winners of 8th Annual Everyday Hero Awards
Partner Programmes

ECI Software Solutions announces winners of 8th Annual Everyday Hero Awards

ECI Software Solutions recognises significant community contributors with its 8th Annual Everyday Hero Awards winners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers
IT Industry

New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers

As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Telehouse employees raise GBP £6,000 in London 10K run
Not for profit

Telehouse employees raise GBP £6,000 in London 10K run

A team of 25 Telehouse employees raised GBP £6,000 for local charities by taking part in the Saucony London 10K run, supporting community initiatives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Ingram Micro NZ raises NZD $520,000 for Cure Kids research
Not for profit

Ingram Micro NZ raises NZD $520,000 for Cure Kids research

Ingram Micro New Zealand's 11-year partnership with Cure Kids has surpassed NZD $520,000 in donations, driving key advancements in paediatric health research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
St John Wānaka wins NZD $45,000 solar system from SolarZero
Power / Energy

St John Wānaka wins NZD $45,000 solar system from SolarZero

St John Wānaka wins SolarZero competition, securing a 20-year solar system subscription worth NZD $45,000, promising lower energy costs and enhanced community resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Nebula Global ranked ninth on FEBE Growth 100 for 2024
Customer Experience

Nebula Global ranked ninth on FEBE Growth 100 for 2024

Nebula Global Services has landed ninth place on the FEBE Growth 100 list for 2024, applauded for its commitment to sustainable and ethical IT services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Cogo partners with Terra Nova to launch carbon tracking
Unified Communications

Cogo partners with Terra Nova to launch carbon tracking

Cogo and Terra Nova Foundation unveil Earth+ programme in New Zealand to help not-for-profits in Canterbury and Nelson.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Pax8 unveils new tech initiative to support nonprofits globally
IT services

Pax8 unveils new tech initiative to support nonprofits globally

Pax8 has launched the Pax8 Tech for Nonprofit programme, offering tailored, cost-effective tech solutions to nonprofits globally, in partnership with top vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Rimini Street's annual charity grant programme comes to London
Grants

Rimini Street's annual charity grant programme comes to London

Rimini Street selects London, UK, as the next beneficiary of its yearly philanthropic programme, the RMNI Love Charitable Grant Programme, bringing £50,000 worth of grants to local charities in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Egress & Make-A-Wish UK forge innovative tech partnership
EduTech

Egress & Make-A-Wish UK forge innovative tech partnership

Cybersecurity firm Egress announces a partnership with Make-A-Wish UK, donating 23 computers and providing tech skills to boost the charity's digital infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024