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US leads decline in global business hotel bookings in early 2025
Global economy

US leads decline in global business hotel bookings in early 2025

Global business hotel bookings fell 5.35% in H1 2025, led by a 10.65% US decline amid tariff uncertainty and reduced advance planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Westcon-Comstor unifies European sales under new senior leader
Unified Communications

Westcon-Comstor unifies European sales under new senior leader

Westcon-Comstor appoints Stéphane Reboud as Senior VP to unify European sales, boosting partner collaboration and growth amid positive global results.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers
Customer Experience

Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Network outages surge, costing firms up to $5 million yearly
Digital Transformation

Network outages surge, costing firms up to $5 million yearly

Network outages have surged globally, costing firms up to $5 million yearly and driving increased investment in AI, OOB management, and edge computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025
DataCentre infrastructure

AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans
Risk & Compliance

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres
Hyperscale

Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres

Equinix secures sustainable power for global data centres through deals with nuclear and fuel cell firms, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability
DevOps

Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability

Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Report finds consumers favour human touch over AI in service
Data Analytics

Report finds consumers favour human touch over AI in service

A Verizon report reveals consumers prefer human-led service over AI, with 88% satisfied by humans versus 60% by AI-driven customer interactions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt
Data Analytics

Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt

Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
NTT DATA, Mistral AI partner on AI for regulated sectors
Private Cloud

NTT DATA, Mistral AI partner on AI for regulated sectors

NTT DATA and Mistral AI team up to develop private AI ecosystems for regulated sectors across Europe and Asia-Pacific, focusing on data privacy and ethical deployment.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

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8x8 launches French data centre to boost secure CX services
Unified Communications

8x8 launches French data centre to boost secure CX services

8x8 has opened a data centre in France to offer secure, GDPR-compliant AI-powered customer experience services for local businesses and public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
Card fraud losses rise to EUR €1,578M across Europe in 2024
Payment Technologies

Card fraud losses rise to EUR €1,578M across Europe in 2024

Card fraud losses in Europe rose to EUR €1,578 million in 2024, with the UK leading both total and Card Not Present fraud losses amid evolving crime tactics.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Bloq.it & InPost to deploy 20,000 battery smart lockers in Europe
Supply Chain

Bloq.it & InPost to deploy 20,000 battery smart lockers in Europe

Bloq.it partners with InPost to deploy 20,000 battery-powered smart lockers across Europe, enhancing parcel pick-up in previously inaccessible locations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Techcombank reappoints Dr Jens Lottner as CEO to lead next phase
Digital Transformation

Techcombank reappoints Dr Jens Lottner as CEO to lead next phase

Techcombank has reappointed Dr Jens Lottner as CEO from 2025 to 2030, recognising his leadership in driving growth and digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Majority of Australians wary of roaming fees as travel surges
Optus

Majority of Australians wary of roaming fees as travel surges

A survey finds 82% of Australians fear unexpected roaming fees as over half plan overseas trips, highlighting demand for affordable, reliable mobile data abroad.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
UK online sales & cross-border gifting surge as travel booms
Gaming

UK online sales & cross-border gifting surge as travel booms

UK summer travel surges as online sales rise 7% and cross-border gifting jumps 138%, driven by growing mobile shopping and digital engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025