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Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs
Unified Communications

Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs

Cricut teams up with Māori artists to launch Matariki-themed designs, donating proceeds to Māori charities and boosting Indigenous art globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

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KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams
Phishing

KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams

KnowBe4 warns of a rise in eco-themed cyber scams on World Environment Day, urging caution and secure practices to protect supporters of green causes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday giving
Marketing Technologies

Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday giving

Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday micro-donations, aiming to embed charitable giving into routine UK shopping experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
Marketing Technologies

Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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UK online shoppers favour eco-friendly, charitable brands
Clean technologies

UK online shoppers favour eco-friendly, charitable brands

Over 36% of UK online shoppers favour brands supporting charity, with 34.6% prioritising eco-friendly practices, highlights new report by Ecommpay and IMRG.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Soldiers in Tech offers free digital training to Ontario veterans
Data Analytics

Soldiers in Tech offers free digital training to Ontario veterans

The Roland Gossage Foundation relaunched Soldiers in Tech, offering free digital skills training in web development and cyber security to Ontario veterans and their families.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Jun 2025
Cricut partners with Indigenous artists to support NAIDOC Week
Not for profit

Cricut partners with Indigenous artists to support NAIDOC Week

Cricut partners with three Indigenous artists to launch designs for NAIDOC Week, donating all proceeds to Indigenous charities supporting culture and literacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion
EduTech

Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion

Chris Burgess has been named CEO of CTI Digital, leading its UK expansion with a focus on AI, VR, and AR to enhance digital transformation services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Konica Minolta Australia named a top workplace for 2025 by staff
Human Capital Management

Konica Minolta Australia named a top workplace for 2025 by staff

Konica Minolta Australia has been named a Great Place To Work CertifiedTM workplace for 2025, with 72% of staff citing it a great place to work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment
Financial Systems

PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment

Melbourne's PonyUp partners with Rejoose to offer Australian businesses carbon tracking of refurbished IT, supporting ESG goals and food charity SecondBite.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations
Data Protection

Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations

Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims
Unified Communications

Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims

Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Peacock Bros barcode tech streamlines food charity warehouse
Mobile Device Management

Peacock Bros barcode tech streamlines food charity warehouse

Peacock Bros has introduced automated barcode tech to streamline warehouse work for Australia's top hunger charity amid soaring demand for food aid in Victoria.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Foodbank Victoria wins global award for data-driven efficiency
Data Analytics

Foodbank Victoria wins global award for data-driven efficiency

Foodbank Victoria wins Qlik Global Impact Award for using data analytics to deliver 25 million meals yearly, cutting food costs by 15% across Victoria.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
UK charities missing out on AI as demand & barriers increase
Data Analytics

UK charities missing out on AI as demand & barriers increase

Most UK small charities remain hesitant to adopt AI despite growing demand for services and its potential to ease workloads and improve fundraising.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals
Unified Communications

Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals

New research reveals 82% of UK IT and telecoms professionals find team building boosts collaboration, with 52% experiencing lasting benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Three start-ups win GBP £25,000 for social innovation ideas
Entrepreneurship

Three start-ups win GBP £25,000 for social innovation ideas

Monzo Business and Enterprise Nation have awarded GBP £10,000 to London's Phyta Biodesign, recognising its bee-friendly mycelium wall panels amidst 3,000 entries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025