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Canon Oceania opens 2026 grants programme for communities
Clean technologies

Canon Oceania opens 2026 grants programme for communities

Communities in Australia and New Zealand could share more than AUD $50,000 in funding and Canon gear as the scheme marks 20 years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
SAS marks 50 years with focus on trusted AI growth
Data Analytics

SAS marks 50 years with focus on trusted AI growth

Its anniversary highlights a push to win AI customers wary of opaque systems, with Viya pitched on governance, transparency and human oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets
Unified Communications

Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets

Hospitals and design-led workplaces in Asia-Pacific can now buy Snom's D8xx phones in white, with antibacterial housing and unchanged specs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts
Firewalls

Fortinet boosts AI security & sustainability efforts

Customers could benefit as Fortinet expands AI threat protection, adds quantum-safe features and says some products now use up to 62% less energy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
KnowBe4 & Synthesia launch AI training video partnership
Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 & Synthesia launch AI training video partnership

Security teams can now update staff training in minutes as KnowBe4 users gain AI avatar video tools in more than 130 languages.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages
Data Protection

Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages

European firms can now keep password data in Amsterdam, easing GDPR worries as Passpack adds local-language support for six markets by May 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth
Manufacturing

Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
Digital Transformation

Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets

Investor attention is shifting to Vection Technologies as it bets on AI, XR and acquisitions to win contracts across defence, healthcare and real estate.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Skillsoft data shows surge in AI skills validation
eLearning

Skillsoft data shows surge in AI skills validation

Employers are demanding proof of AI proficiency as Skillsoft’s benchmark completions jumped 994% and learning activity surged.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

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Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access
Customer Experience

Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access

AI could leave disabled users behind unless they are involved from the start, according to a UK poll of 1,032 adults.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer
eLearning

Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer

The move aims to turn in-house AI know-how into scalable products for corporate learning clients as demand grows for practical deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption
Digital Transformation

UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption

Only 16% of employees are seeing big productivity gains despite average UK company spending of GBP £235,000 on AI and emerging tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand
Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

The expansion follows early uptake of Microsoft’s previous pledge, as demand for AI training rises across business, schools and community groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Sparky Space launches AI platform to bridge learning gap
EduTech

Sparky Space launches AI platform to bridge learning gap

By linking training to live workflows, the Berlin start-up aims to help firms turn more of their learning spend into measurable execution.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers
Data Protection

UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers

Only 58% of UK tech staff have formal AI training, leaving daily users exposed to errors, privacy risks and weak oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026