Digital age stories
Human intelligence in a digital age: Lessons from the boardroom and the courtroom
This month
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
As automation surges, Hulme Grammar alumnae show why human-centred leadership, ethics and empathy are now tech's most vital skills.
Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety
Last month
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data protection
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martech
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social media
Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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social media
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digital age
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mental health
A survey finds young Britons spend nearly five hours daily on smartphones, with many seeking to reduce screen time to improve wellbeing.
How South Africa is unlocking better customer experience for UK businesses
Wed, 21st May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
South Africa's contact centres blend skilled agents and tech, helping UK firms enhance personalised, empathetic customer experiences amid rising digital demands.
ICO probes social media platforms on teen data privacy
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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digital age
The ICO has launched investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over data privacy issues concerning teenage users, sparking fears of increased scrutiny.
UK considers ban on under-16s using social media
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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social media
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digital age
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legislation
Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.
Snowflake introduces AI Data Cloud tailored for travel industry
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Snowflake launches AI Data Cloud tailored for travel and hospitality, aiming to enhance operations and customer experiences through advanced data and AI integration.
Heights Telecom partners with BeFibre to enhance UK broadband
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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gaming
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cx
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martech
Heights Telecom and BeFibre partner to introduce Wi-Fi 6 routers for UK customers, targeting a shift to Wi-Fi 7 by mid-2025, enhancing broadband services.
UK designates data centres as CNI, experts call for more actions
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
The UK Government has designated data centres as Critical National Infrastructure, prompting industry experts to call for a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.
UK adults online for 76% of waking hours, study finds
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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edutech
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social media
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digital age
New research by Bionic reveals the average UK adult spends 76% of waking hours online, highlighting concerns of excessive screen time and health impacts.
FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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multi-cloud
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apm
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genai
As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.
Vudoo & News Corp Australia win Bronze at WARC Awards
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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martech
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e-commerce
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digital age
News Corp Australia and Vudoo earn Bronze at 2024 WARC Awards for Moet and Chandon campaign, highlighting their prowess in seamless online shopping solutions.
Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds
Wed, 8th May 2024
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e-learning
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digital literacy
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digital age
Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.
Are we really using our Human Resources data properly?
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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hcm
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outsourcing
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payroll systems
A lot of firms grapple with optimising data use amidst HR challenges, risking invaluable insights and modern efficiencies.
Exclusive: Why Syniti believes data has infinite potential
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Syniti CEO, Kevin Campbell, explains the firm's commitment to leveraging data for transformative business outcomes and their growth plans for ANZ region.
Australian mortgage brokers pivot towards Open Banking
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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fintech
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cloud services
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digital age
Australian mortgage broking industry pivots towards Open Banking, with the number of brokers using NextGen's solution tripling, amid potential legislative changes.
Nora and Annexa to host upcoming retail growth webinar
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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e-commerce
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webinar
Australia's Nora Network and Annexa to host a webinar dissecting the global expansion strategies of top brands Tiger Mist, I.AM.GIA and MAAP.
Tina Stewart ascends as Chief Marketing Officer at Utimaco
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity expert, Tina Stewart, steps up as Chief Marketing Officer at IT security solutions provider, Utimaco, to bolster the firm's global market presence.
Norton's Genie: An AI tool to combat online dating scams
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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email security
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data privacy
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ai
Norton unveils Genie, an AI-based scam detection app, to counter increasingly sophisticated romance scams plaguing online dating realms.
Tech Mahindra launches Swiss digital MVNE platform 'Sunrise'
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
Tech Mahindra rolls out Sunrise, a digital MVNE platform for Switzerland's largest privately-owned operator, reducing telco onboarding time by 70% via digitalisation.