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3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar
Gaming

Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar

Boku lifts H1 revenue 34% and EBITDA 53% as merchants shift from cards to wallets, pushing payment volumes to $7.4 billion.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation
Gaming

Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation

Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Physical security shifts to strategic business role
Data Protection

Physical security shifts to strategic business role

Physical security is evolving into a strategic business function, with AI, unified platforms and hybrid cloud reshaping priorities to 2026.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Infobip sees Black Friday rich messaging volumes surge
Unified Communications

Infobip sees Black Friday rich messaging volumes surge

Infobip logs 12.2 billion Cyber Week interactions as retailers drive a 277% Black Friday surge in rich messaging such as RCS and WhatsApp.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus
Data Protection

Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus

Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Banks face digital race as flexible credit card demand surges
Fintech

Banks face digital race as flexible credit card demand surges

Consumers worldwide demand flexible, digital credit cards, pushing traditional banks to modernise or risk losing ground to agile fintech rivals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Solera Foundation marks year of boosting women's leadership in insurance
Cartech

Solera Foundation marks year of boosting women's leadership in insurance

The Solera Foundation celebrates a year of advancing women's leadership in insurance, expanding its global network across Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Cerrion secures USD $18 million to boost AI in manufacturing sector
Artificial Intelligence

Cerrion secures USD $18 million to boost AI in manufacturing sector

Cerrion raises USD $18 million to expand its AI platform, aiming to cut manufacturing downtime and boost productivity across US and European factories.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Zinit raises USD $8M to drive AI-led procurement change
Digital Transformation

Zinit raises USD $8M to drive AI-led procurement change

Zinit has raised USD $8 million to expand its AI-driven platform that automates procurement, cutting cycle times by 40% and boosting savings by 30%.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI
Marketing Technologies

Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

By Francis Osifo • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Malware

Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025
Expedia

Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025

In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report
Fintech

AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
TelCables & euNetworks unite to boost Europe's digital links
Digital Transformation

TelCables & euNetworks unite to boost Europe's digital links

TelCables Europe and euNetworks partner to enhance low-latency digital links across Europe, expanding network reach from 53 cities to intercontinental markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to boost global cyber response
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to boost global cyber response

Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI risk now surpasses economic slowdown for US business leaders
Data Protection

AI risk now surpasses economic slowdown for US business leaders

AI has surpassed economic slowdown as the top risk for US business leaders, with 50% citing AI concerns in a survey of mid-market executives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales
Marketing Technologies

Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025