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PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment
Financial Systems

PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment

Melbourne's PonyUp partners with Rejoose to offer Australian businesses carbon tracking of refurbished IT, supporting ESG goals and food charity SecondBite.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims
Unified Communications

Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims

Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Peacock Bros barcode tech streamlines food charity warehouse
Mobile Device Management

Peacock Bros barcode tech streamlines food charity warehouse

Peacock Bros has introduced automated barcode tech to streamline warehouse work for Australia's top hunger charity amid soaring demand for food aid in Victoria.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Foodbank Victoria wins global award for data-driven efficiency
Data Analytics

Foodbank Victoria wins global award for data-driven efficiency

Foodbank Victoria wins Qlik Global Impact Award for using data analytics to deliver 25 million meals yearly, cutting food costs by 15% across Victoria.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Jaecoo launches SUVs in Australia with Daniel MacPherson
Clean technologies

Jaecoo launches SUVs in Australia with Daniel MacPherson

JAECOO launches its J7 and J8 SUVs in Australia, appointing actor Daniel MacPherson as brand ambassador, with a focus on performance and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Global Stories

Charity stories

KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams
Phishing

KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams

KnowBe4 warns of a rise in eco-themed cyber scams on World Environment Day, urging caution and secure practices to protect supporters of green causes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday giving
Marketing Technologies

Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday giving

Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday micro-donations, aiming to embed charitable giving into routine UK shopping experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
Marketing Technologies

Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
Cybersecurity

Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security

Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs
Unified Communications

Cricut partners with Māori artists for Matariki charity designs

Cricut teams up with Māori artists to launch Matariki-themed designs, donating proceeds to Māori charities and boosting Indigenous art globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations
Data Protection

Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations

Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
UK charities missing out on AI as demand & barriers increase
Data Analytics

UK charities missing out on AI as demand & barriers increase

Most UK small charities remain hesitant to adopt AI despite growing demand for services and its potential to ease workloads and improve fundraising.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals
Unified Communications

Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals

New research reveals 82% of UK IT and telecoms professionals find team building boosts collaboration, with 52% experiencing lasting benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
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