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StackAdapt appoints first female CFO Cassandra Hudson
Marketing Technologies

StackAdapt appoints first female CFO Cassandra Hudson

StackAdapt appoints Cassandra Hudson as CFO, its first female in the role, to solidify market position with her extensive finance and tech experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education
EduTech

Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education

Turnitin introduces new AI-powered grading tools to combat bias and improve academic integrity, enhancing feedback and detection of AI-generated content.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation
Blockchain

Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation

Fabric Cryptography raises USD $33 million in Series A funding co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx to develop Verifiable Processing Unit chips for cryptography.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Exclusive: How Upslide is boosting clients' productivity
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How Upslide is boosting clients' productivity

Upslide's suite of tools could save users up to 28 hours a month, according to APAC MD Thomas Roland.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges
Health Technologies

Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges

Award-winning platform, SafeWatch, is addressing the mental wellness crisis by connecting users with friends and family, enhancing real-world support.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits
Crypto

Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits

A study by Applause has found that 76% of consumers abandon transactions if their preferred payment method is unavailable, impacting retailers significantly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation
Software-as-a-Service

StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation

StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
AI & practical strategies set to transform science education
EduTech

AI & practical strategies set to transform science education

Education experts Kelly Hollis and Shane Smith predict AI and immersive tech will transform science classrooms by 2025, making learning more engaging and personalised.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
STRYDE highlights a growing global influence of seismic data processing
Endpoint Protection

STRYDE highlights a growing global influence of seismic data processing

STRYDE has secured 11 new seismic data processing contracts across diverse sectors and six countries since July 2023, indicating a growing influence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation
Health Technologies

SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation

SafeWatch, lauded for its innovative mental health platform, wins the Consensus MedTech Award, transforming global mental wellness with advanced tech and community support.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech
EduTech

Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech

Education Perfect relaunches brand amid push for global growth, aiming to revolutionise learning with AI tools and improved personalised instruction for students.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Marketing Technologies

AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide

Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant
Health Technologies

Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to expand in Philippines
Internet of Things

Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to expand in Philippines

Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to bolster distribution of its UEM solutions in the Philippines, tapping into the region's BPO and IT infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Sparteo appoints Rachel Saada as new Head of Marketing
Customer Experience

Sparteo appoints Rachel Saada as new Head of Marketing

Sparteo appoints Rachel Saada as Head of Marketing to boost UK growth, aiming for 50% growth in 2024. Saada brings experience from Jellysmack and Taboola.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
The role of IoT in smart water management
Data Analytics

The role of IoT in smart water management

As UK weather patterns shift, smart IoT solutions offer new ways to tackle flooding and manage water systems, promising efficiency and innovation.

By Phil Beecher • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
PPDS expands Philips display manufacturing operations to India
EduTech

PPDS expands Philips display manufacturing operations to India

PPDS, the exclusive provider of Philips displays, expands into India, aiming to boost local employment and align with the Make in India initiative.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024