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Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich
Digital Transformation

Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich

The Norwich agency will gain closer access to Shopify support and planning after becoming one of just 15 UK Platinum partners.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Iran conflict to drive up UK prices as freight costs soar
Supply Chain

Iran conflict to drive up UK prices as freight costs soar

Iran-linked shipping chaos is set to lift UK shop prices as soaring freight and energy costs ripple through global supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Dubai stories

Black & White opens Melbourne office as APAC grows
DataCentre infrastructure

Black & White opens Melbourne office as APAC grows

Demand for data centre support is driving Black & White's first permanent Australian base as it scales across APAC.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
TNS Global backs eSIM Go expansion into the UK MVNO market
Digital Transformation

TNS Global backs eSIM Go expansion into the UK MVNO market

Expansion into UK mobile services has gained fresh backing as TNS Global funds eSIM Go's push beyond travel eSIM into MVNOs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
HCLTech signs DP World Tour digital experience deal
Data Analytics

HCLTech signs DP World Tour digital experience deal

Fans will get a revamped website and app as the tour deepens direct digital engagement and broadens commercial ties across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Global study finds 78% use AI for investment insights
Digital Transformation

Global study finds 78% use AI for investment insights

AI use in investing is now mainstream, with 78.3% of 2,100 respondents across 19 countries saying they consult tools for insights.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach
Software-as-a-Service

Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach

The move will bring product and commercial teams closer to Asian clients as the wealth-tech firm targets faster growth across regional markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
Hyperscale

Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus

Geopolitical risk is clouding Gulf AI investment, after Iran named OpenAI’s Stargate campus in Abu Dhabi as a possible target.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter
Data Protection

Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter

Security teams risk hidden breaches if they trust AI too much, Secure.com warns, urging human oversight, auditability and clear governance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments
Crypto

OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments

The funding will help OpenFX expand hiring and infrastructure as it tackles slow, costly cross-border transfers for banks and fintechs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award
Crypto

Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award

Rising demand for faster, cheaper international transfers has sharpened competition among payment providers serving merchants and marketplaces.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Secure.com urges 'human-first' design for security ops
Firewalls

Secure.com urges 'human-first' design for security ops

Secure.com warns SOCs face rising risk from clunky workflows and alert overload, urging 'human-first' design and greater automation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Thunes links Swift banks to global stablecoin wallets
Crypto

Thunes links Swift banks to global stablecoin wallets

Thunes opens Swift banks to direct USDC and USDT payouts, linking 11,500 institutions with 500 million stablecoin wallets worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Independent Reserve plans APAC crypto push from 2026
Crypto

Independent Reserve plans APAC crypto push from 2026

Independent Reserve to launch new regulated crypto services for corporates and institutions across Singapore, Australia and UAE from 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
RateGain & Juspay launch RG Pay for travel payments
Software-as-a-Service

RateGain & Juspay launch RG Pay for travel payments

RateGain and Juspay unveil RG Pay, an embedded payments layer to boost cross-border checkout performance for global travel brands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Dubai stories

Secure.com flags 21 flaws in AI pentest on live stacks
Network Security

Secure.com flags 21 flaws in AI pentest on live stacks

Seven critical weaknesses were found in live production systems over a weekend, showing AI-driven pentests can now uncover basic flaws cheaply.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre
Smart Cities

Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre

Canada's top envoy in Australia has spotlighted Genetec's Sydney hub, which supports security customers and critical infrastructure operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026