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Kiwi Stories

Charity stories

Survey reveals alarming rate of online scams targeting New Zealanders

Norton study uncovers that one-third of New Zealanders have fallen victim to online scams, losing an average of NZD700.72.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Global Stories

Charity stories

AR, VR & Metaverse

Empowering women in tech: Breaking barriers and advancing careers

Diversity and inclusion in the tech industry have finally become more influential, with women applying fresh perspectives to this constantly evolving domain.

By Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Customer Experience

Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman

Contact centre specialist, IPI, has appointed seasoned industry professional Steve Winningham as its non-exec chairman to facilitate its future growth following an investment by Ethos Partners.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Clean technologies

Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer

IFS bolsters commitment to Environmental, Social, Governance agenda with appointment of Sophie Graham as new global Chief Sustainability Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

IT Industry

Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap

Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

Marketing Technologies

Instagram influencer marketing expected to hit USD $22 billion by 2025

HypeAuditor report predicts Instagram influencer marketing will reach a dramatic USD $22 billion by 2025, driven by a surge in social eCommerce and a shift to digital advertising.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Customer Experience

Unwrapping success: The golden rules of holiday retailing

In this challenging environment, omnichannel retailers must find ways to stand out and offer something exceptional.

By Jonathan Reeve • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

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

Fintech

UK fintech ekko boosts impact solution with Tusk partnership

UK fintech ekko bolsters impact solutions with a new partnership with Tusk, bringing sustainability to global financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Software Development

FreeBSD Foundation introduces SSDF Attestation for secure software development

FreeBSD Foundation launches SSDF Attestation, simplifying secure software development for vendors and cloud providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

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

EduTech

Canon Oceania & The Smith Family charity launch partnership

Canon Oceania aligns with The Smith Family charity for a Corporate Social Responsibility partnership, offering educational aid to disadvantaged Australian children, echoing Canon's Kyosei philosophy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

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

Intel

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Encryption

Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage

In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Clean technologies

'Circle of Toys' launches to connect UK, Ukrainian toy donors & recipients

The Circle of Toys tech platform, created by Find Refuge, seeks to unite British and Ukrainian families through the donation of pre-loved toys, with its direct donation scheme already attracting more than 20,000 Ukrainian sign-ups seeking joyful respite amid adversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024