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UK Stories

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Butlin's sees higher staff engagement & guest ratings with AI

Butlin's adoption of WorkBuzz's AI-powered platform boosted staff engagement by 4%, pride by 8%, and improved guest ratings via targeted recognition schemes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

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Cutting turnaround times without cutting corners

Modern cloud-based LIMS streamline complex diagnostic workflows, cutting Next Generation Sequencing labs' turnaround times without compromising accuracy or safety.

By Andrew Wyatt • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

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

Global Stories

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EduTech

Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing

Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Encryption

Keeper Security grows PAM platform & global presence

Keeper Security tops four million paid users as it expands its unified PAM platform globally and earns fresh analyst and industry recognition.

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025

Gaming

Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar

Boku lifts H1 revenue 34% and EBITDA 53% as merchants shift from cards to wallets, pushing payment volumes to $7.4 billion.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Firewalls

Proofpoint named Leader in Gartner 2025 email security

Proofpoint crowned a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, topping rivals on Ability to Execute for a second year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Crypto

Visa expands Scan to Pay QR service for Asia Pacific merchants

Visa has launched its Scan to Pay QR service across Asia Pacific, enabling millions of merchants to accept Visa payments via popular digital wallets and apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Adyen unveils robust payment terminals for retail & hospitality

Adyen launches durable S1E4 Pro and versatile S1F4 Pro payment terminals, designed to boost efficiency in retail, hospitality, and beauty sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

Semiconductors

Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity

Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Surveillance

Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future

Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Gaming

Porsche brings in-car multiplayer gaming to Macan with AirConsole

Porsche introduces multiplayer gaming in its new Macan, letting passengers play via smartphones on the infotainment system when parked or moving.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Data Protection

'GhostPairing' scam turns WhatsApp linking into spy tool

Researchers warn a new 'GhostPairing' WhatsApp scam turns device linking into a stealth spy tool, hijacking chats via trusted contacts.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts

Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Software Development

Hologram selfies with film stars debut in 15 US city cinemas

Proto Hologram has launched interactive hologram selfies with film stars in cinemas across 15 major US cities, coinciding with the new film's UK debut.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025

Payment Technologies

GCash launches PocketPay to boost contactless card payments

GCash launches PocketPay with BPC to enable contactless Visa and Mastercard payments on Android devices, aiding 6 million Philippine businesses go cashless.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Fintech

Exclusive: Givealittle CEO urges Kiwis to give more easily

Givealittle uses advanced technology to streamline donations, boosting NZD $325 million given locally and reshaping New Zealand's culture of generosity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025