Digital age stories

Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.

Snowflake launches AI Data Cloud tailored for travel and hospitality, aiming to enhance operations and customer experiences through advanced data and AI integration.

As customers demand instant gratification, brands must future-proof loyalty programmes with real-time strategies, like Woolworths' 2022 pivot to immediacy.

Two Australian tech firms, Intelliworx and Crayon, advocate for #ITProDayStraya to celebrate tech professionals, addressing skill gaps and inspiring future talent.

As generative AI transforms industries, the focus shifts from fear of job loss to the need for workforce upskilling. Organisations must prepare staff to harness GenAI's potential.

As cybercriminals evolve, businesses must bolster their defences. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, discover four key tips to keep your business safe.

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.

The UK's designation of data centres as Critical National Infrastructure marks a pivotal move for cybersecurity. Experts urge a broader approach to truly safeguard national security.

New research from Tenable finds that just 3% of vulnerabilities pose significant cybersecurity risks, urging firms to sharpen focus on key threats.

Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.

New research by Bionic reveals the average UK adult spends 76% of waking hours online, highlighting concerns of excessive screen time and health impacts.

Verbatim unveils a new logo at Computex, reflecting its modern identity. The rebranding coincides with the launch of innovative storage solutions and accessories.

As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.

Singapore's Aspire launches AI suite to boost financial analytics and automation for Asian businesses, aiming to enhance decision-making amid rising costs.

Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

News Corp Australia and Vudoo earn Bronze at 2024 WARC Awards for Moet and Chandon campaign, highlighting their prowess in seamless online shopping solutions.

Red Alpha Cybersecurity appoints Yoav Korman as Managing Director of Singapore operations amid a global shortage of skilled professionals, aiming to redefine industry standards.

A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.

Infosys partners with Telstra to accelerate IT transformation, leveraging AI suite Infosys Topaz and cloud suite Infosys Cobalt for enhanced customer experience.

CommScope's recent report cites multi-tenant data centres (MTDC) as a sustainable answer to the global data industry's escalating power supply challenges.