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British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.

UK digital bank Griffin becomes the first in Europe to obtain B Corp certification, underlining its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

Unison Networks unveils a decade-long Asset Management Plan, inviting community feedback to ensure their evolving needs are met in Rotorua, Taupo, and Hawkes Bay.

SentinelOne bagged the MVP Vendor award for APAC and the Global Partner’s Choice award at the 2024 Beyond Awards, celebrating their impactful partnership with Pax8.

Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.

academyEX's new Find your EXfactor campaign, featuring a vibrant explainer video, has boosted engagement by 76%, reshaping how postgraduate education is marketed.

New Zealand’s productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.

SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.

Umbraco 14 has been launched, offering enhanced scalability and ease of use, making it an ideal CMS for complex enterprise solutions and omnichannel strategies.

Recycle A Device (RAD) celebrates milestones in tech literacy and sustainability in 2024 while seeking more laptop donations to meet increasing community demands.

Australian fintech Zeller is launching a regional initiative, offering AUD $10,000 in annual grants to support small businesses with tech and resources amid economic shifts.

Ververica celebrates as Apache Paimon becomes a top-level project, enhancing streaming data capabilities with real-time lakehouse architecture, benefiting businesses and data products.

The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.

Canva boosts professional design capabilities with the acquisition of the creative software suite Affinity, targeting the untapped 1% of industry professionals and expanding its enterprise offering.

Neil Livingston to take over as interim Group CEO of tech firm Kordia on 2nd April 2024, bringing three decades of industry experience and leadership.

Alteryx, an AI analytics automation platform, is mastering the data revolution, leveraging its 25-year history and comprehensive data solutions to empower industries across the globe.

HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.

The global push for an unconditionally inclusive culture is underlined, spotlighting the critical roles tech industries play in promoting diversity and gender equality.

A Singapore-based female founder offers advice on overcoming cybersecurity stereotypes and enhancing gender equality within the male-dominated industry.