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The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.

Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.

Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

SevenRooms has now formed its first Customer Advisory Board with top hospitality leaders globally to tackle 2024's Future Proofing to Serve up Success.

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.

Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.

BlackLine opens its first APAC regional data centre in Sydney's Google Cloud facility, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and scale F&A operations.

The artificial intelligence in media and entertainment market is set to rise from USD $10.24 billion in 2024 to USD $51.37 billion by 2034, driven by a 17.5% CAGR.

Rich Data Co secures its first US client with M&T Bank Corporation, integrating AI to enhance the bank's risk management and lending strategies.

Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.

PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US eCommerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.

Conducted by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute and UNSW, the report highlights a growing public health crisis.

In talks with CEO James Campbell, detrimental digital threats are tackled by cybersecurity firm, Cado Security, through innovative solutions and strategic growth.

CI&T has launched a new AI Powered Delivery Centre near Manila, enhancing its growth in the Asia-Pacific region with advanced technology and skilled professionals.

Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.

Gen Z's appetite for AI-powered smartphones, particularly Samsung's Galaxy S24, is driving market demand according to Kantar's recent data analysis.

Canberra's Seeing Machines is set to invest $26m in the expansion of its partnership with a North American OEM, widening its initial programme to include 19 vehicle models marketed globally.

India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.