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AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech
Agricultural Technology

AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech

AccuWeather has acquired TOA Systems' lightning network, enhancing global lightning detection capabilities and aiming to improve safety and preparedness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025

Global Stories

Nextiva survey reveals CX's growing importance for revenue
Customer Experience

Nextiva survey reveals CX's growing importance for revenue

A recent survey reveals a pivotal shift in customer experience's significance, with 96% of CX leaders reporting corporate recognition as a revenue driver.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits
Data Protection

BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits

BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform and reported record profits in 2024, marking a historic financial success for the firm.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure
Hyperscale

DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure

DoiT has secured two prestigious Microsoft partner designations, boosting its capabilities in Modern Work and Digital & App Innovation on Azure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million
Cloud Security

Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million

Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users
Gaming

VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users

A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence
Leadership

Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence

Vistage reports a shocking drop in SME confidence across the UK and Ireland, with leaders now wary of profitability amidst declining economic conditions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Exabeam appoints new regional sales manager for ANZ
Partner Programmes

Exabeam appoints new regional sales manager for ANZ

Exabeam has appointed Andrew Balestrieri as Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bringing 30 years of IT and cybersecurity experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots
Robotics

LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots

LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
Data Analytics

Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies

Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution
Data Analytics

Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution

As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.

By Wayne Johnson • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Clay secures USD $40 million, valued at USD $1.25 billion
Customer Experience

Clay secures USD $40 million, valued at USD $1.25 billion

Clay has raised USD $40 million in Series B funding, boosting its valuation to USD $1.25 billion following impressive revenue growth and strategic acquisitions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Co-op app pre-installed on Samsung phones in UK tie-up
Unified Communications

Co-op app pre-installed on Samsung phones in UK tie-up

Co-op has partnered with Dentsu to pre-install its membership app on over 20,000 Samsung devices in the UK, enhancing user engagement and convenience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
AI-managed data will help retailers avoid another sales slump in 2025
Marketing Technologies

AI-managed data will help retailers avoid another sales slump in 2025

Retailers are gearing up for a recovery in 2025 by leveraging AI to harness customer data, aiming to tailor their offerings amidst changing consumer habits.

By Matthew Biboud-Lubeck • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion
Fintech

UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion

Funding for UK FinTech startups dipped 2% to USD $4.9 billion in 2024, marking a five-year low amidst growing regulatory challenges and economic concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions
Cybersecurity

CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions

Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London's CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Agricultural Technology

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

By Darren Ward • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025