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Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Malware

Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity

Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery
Marketing Technologies

UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery

The UK ecommerce landscape is evolving rapidly, with 60.1% of consumers willing to switch brands for better delivery options, highlighting changing preferences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers
Marketing Technologies

Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers

Kantar's latest report reveals a surge in ad-supported streaming subscriptions in the UK, rising to 31% amid changing viewer habits and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

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Online shopper search drives 44% of ecommerce revenue
Marketing Technologies

Online shopper search drives 44% of ecommerce revenue

A new report by Constructor reveals that online shoppers using search bars account for 44% of site revenue, highlighting the need for tailored ecommerce strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds
Online bookings

Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds

A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks
Ransomware

Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks

ReliaQuest's new report reveals a worrying 24% rise in ransomware attacks on the manufacturing sector, impacting 624 companies between August 2024 and January 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Omada's report reveals struggles with identity governance
Digital Transformation

Omada's report reveals struggles with identity governance

Omada's 2025 State of Identity Governance Report reveals 95% of leaders view identity security as vital, yet 86% worry about risks amid rapid digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024
Smart Cities

LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024

The LoRa Alliance's 2024 End of Year Report reveals remarkable growth, with over 350 million LoRaWAN nodes and major corporations embracing this LPWAN technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Nasuni achieves $1.2 billion valuation, expands in UK
Hybrid Cloud

Nasuni achieves $1.2 billion valuation, expands in UK

Nasuni has reported a remarkable 26% revenue increase in FY24, reaching a valuation of $1.2 billion and expanding its workforce across the UK and Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Cloud Security Alliance unveils new AI governance report
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance unveils new AI governance report

The Cloud Security Alliance has released a pivotal report on AI governance, guiding organisations on the responsible adoption of AI technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Nextiva survey reveals CX's growing importance for revenue
Customer Experience

Nextiva survey reveals CX's growing importance for revenue

A recent survey reveals a pivotal shift in customer experience's significance, with 96% of CX leaders reporting corporate recognition as a revenue driver.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
CSA report aids mid-market firms in SaaS security strategy
Software-as-a-Service

CSA report aids mid-market firms in SaaS security strategy

The Cloud Security Alliance has released a report addressing SaaS complexities for mid-market organisations, revealing that many struggle with security amid limited resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers

A report by Cloudbrink reveals that remote workers log longer hours than office employees, challenging productivity misconceptions in hybrid work environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

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Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion
EduTech

Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion

Harrison.ai has raised AUD $179 million in Series C funding, bolstering its AI-driven diagnostics expansion across global healthcare markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Singapore records second-lowest web threat levels in SE Asia
Malware

Singapore records second-lowest web threat levels in SE Asia

Singapore has reported a significant drop in web threats, marking a 24.7% reduction since 2021, as the country enhances its cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Cloud risks rise due to slow remediation, costs USD $2m+
Cloud Security

Cloud risks rise due to slow remediation, costs USD $2m+

ZEST Security's latest report reveals that over 62% of cyber incidents stem from known vulnerabilities, highlighting critical delays in remediation processes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025