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Holiday Reply Desk helps retailers handle Black Friday

It offers retailers a low-cost offline workflow for handling Black Friday support spikes without linking into live payment or order systems.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Virtual Private Networks

Training is the key to overcoming AI's illusion of competence

Poorly trained staff are wasting time and risking sensitive data as organisations rush to adopt AI without basic governance in place.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Today

Document Management

Netcall & Box launch AI integration for digital services

Organisations could cut manual work and keep sensitive records governed as Jadu taps Box content directly for AI-driven self-service portals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Human Capital Management

NIIT Learning lifts revenue visibility to USD 510m

Higher quarterly revenue and a new multi-year software contract pushed NIIT Learning's revenue visibility up 25% to USD $510 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today

Artificial Intelligence

Apple widens Swift Student Challenge to all platforms

Students will be able to submit apps for Apple's phone, tablet, desktop, watch, TV and headset platforms in the 2027 challenge.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Today

Data Analytics

DXC launches London Digital Futures Academy with West Ham

The four-year scheme will give 30 East London pupils hands-on digital training and career guidance as employers warn of a widening skills gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

TD SYNNEX expands Destination AI for SMBs globally

Partners now have a standardised route to package AI for smaller customers, as the distributor adds SMB-specific tools and training worldwide.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Signage

Xcellence names directors to drive European expansion

The Dubai-founded display maker is betting on channel partners and bespoke products to win share in a crowded European market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Human Capital Management

SYTECH promotes Miguelle James to Executive Director

The move strengthens SYTECH's succession plan and adds senior leadership focus on organisational performance, accountability and sustainable growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Irish AI Awards name 60 finalists across 15 categories

The shortlist underscores Ireland's growing AI ecosystem, with entries ranging from healthcare to cybersecurity and public services across 15 categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday

Education, Learning & Training

March Construction wins top Canterbury awards honour

Its museum redevelopment work earned March Construction the region's top contractor title, alongside a separate win for projects worth over $10 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday

Education, Learning & Training

Steel Construction NZ awards apprentices and young achievers

Training and mentoring across New Zealand's structural steel sector were put in the spotlight as two emerging workers won annual honours in Wellington.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Education, Learning & Training

Orana Park asks Selwyn ratepayers to help fill funding hole

A wildlife park's plea could leave Selwyn ratepayers on the hook for part of a $4.1m shortfall as councillors demand a business case.

By Jonathan Leask • 3 min read • Today

Human Capital Management

YORD launches AI training platform for workplace simulations

Employers can now test staff in risky scenarios through VR or web-based AI roleplay, with YORD saying results come faster and stick better.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Education, Learning & Training

Winegrowers pulling out vineyards due to global oversupply of wine

Students taking the online NCEA level 2 English exam were given paper alternatives after a platform outage delayed logins and response transfers.

By RNZ • 2 min read • 2 days ago

Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust names Perfekt Australian partner of the year

The awards underline how security vendors are leaning on channel partners to win and support Australian identity security deals.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

UK firms face GBP £3.8bn tech overspend on AI costs

Unexpected AI and infrastructure bills are forcing UK firms to divert money from hiring and investment, with overspend put at GBP £3.8 billion a year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago