America stories
US money laundering cases surge 168% as scams cost USD $6.5 billion
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
US money laundering cases rose 168% in H1 2025, with scams costing Americans USD $6.5 billion amid rising AI-driven fraud and stablecoin use.
R Systems & Cursor partner to lead AI-first software delivery
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
R Systems partners with Cursor to embed AI in software development, aiming to boost delivery speed by 30% and cut defect density by 25%.
CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.
WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim
Tue, 13th May 2025
WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.
Trend Micro report: America tops global cyber risk index
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Trend Micro’s 2024 Cyber Risk Report highlights America as the top-risk nation, citing vulnerabilities in banking and critical infrastructure sectors.
Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.
Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.
Exclusive: How Blackpearl continues to sail through the storm
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
In an exclusive interview with Nick Lissette, Chief Executive Officer of Blackpearl, we gained insights into the remarkable journey of Blackpearl.
Elsight comms helps Airobotics win drone flying approval
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Elsight's system helps US company Airobotics win US FAA approval to fly drones in urban areas in a step forward for the commercial drone industry.
Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.
CenturyLink makes serious upgrade to its network connectivity options
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
CenturyLink expands network connectivity options across its data center portfolio, offering 99 carriers and providers across 58 facilities worldwide.
Netflix still keeping mum about ratings
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Netflix maintains a code of silence around it's data, occasionally teasing the entertainment industry with snippets of information.
NZ dollar tumbles after strong US jobs data increases chances of Fed hike in June
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest in more than three weeks as the greenback soared after better-than-expected US jobs data boosted speculation.
Microsoft names new global Channel Chief
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
Company veteran replaces Jon Roskill, who served for three years as corporate vice president of the company’s Worldwide Partner Group.
Lenovo opens US manufacturing line
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
Lenovo launches its first US PC manufacturing line in North Carolina, creating 115 new jobs and challenging the trend of overseas electronics production.
Lenovo looking at BlackBerry takeover?
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
Computer maker CEO says company may consider an acquisition of Canadian firm at some point in the future, causing shares to rally.
Just put the mouse down and step away from the computer
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
China seeks cyber peace with US, urging cooperation over conflict after hacking claims, despite US's skepticism.
Facebook loses 1.4m US users
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Facebook lost 1.4 million US users over Christmas, leaving experts to ponder if digital detoxing and social media fatigue are driving the exodus.
Samsung scraps Windows RT U.S. tablet plans
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
South Korean company cancels plans to release Windows RT device across America as retail partners 'don't see strong demand.'.
Microsoft rings in New Year with retail boost
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
Microsoft unveils expansion of its retail stores across America, bolstering its 2012 success with new locations announced.