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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
Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing
Customer Experience

Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing

Carnival Internet UK launches full-fibre broadband with fair pricing, eco initiatives, and charity donations to tackle digital poverty and loyalty tax practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Yodel expands Retail Trust partnership for staff wellbeing
Mental Health

Yodel expands Retail Trust partnership for staff wellbeing

Parcel carrier Yodel has expanded its partnership with the Retail Trust, enhancing wellbeing support and launching new initiatives for its staff in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities
Generative AI

Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities

A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
The smartest play at the table - Double down on DEI
Customer Experience

The smartest play at the table - Double down on DEI

The ongoing retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives threatens to hinder competitive advantage and revenue growth in various sectors.

By Jasmin Guthmann • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO
Leadership

BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO

Jon James has been appointed as CEO of BT Business, set to take the helm next month, as the company shifts focus towards the UK market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being
Digital Transformation

Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being

Kerv has teamed up with the Retail Trust to enhance the well-being of retail workers in the UK, aiming to alleviate pressures and improve support services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts
Supply Chain

UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts

British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

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Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025
Unified Communications

Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025

Genesys has reported that its Genesys Cloud AI drove over 10% of new business in fiscal year 2025, with annual recurring revenue reaching USD $1.9 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce
International Women's Day

Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce

As International Women's Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.

By Kit Yau • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Applications open for Yahoo Academy 2025 in Sydney
Artificial Intelligence

Applications open for Yahoo Academy 2025 in Sydney

Nominations are now open for Yahoo Academy 2025, set to take place in Sydney on April 8-9, aimed at empowering 30 media and marketing professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation
IT Automation

Ten cities receive USD $100,000 in grants Rimini Street Foundation

Melbourne has been chosen as one of ten cities to receive a USD $10,000 grant from the Rimini Street Foundation as part of its USD $100,000 charitable initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease
Physical Security

AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations
EduTech

Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations

As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.

By Tony Maguire • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing
Malware

Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing

In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, researchers have uncovered a rise in QR code phishing schemes targeting charitable donors amid the crisis.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations
Customer Relationship Management

Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations

Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.

By Anurag Vasisth • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

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i=Change teams with GoCardless to simplify charity payments
Customer Experience

i=Change teams with GoCardless to simplify charity payments

i=Change has partnered with GoCardless to enhance the donation process for businesses, making charitable contributions easier and more efficient.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025