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Singaporean parents spend SGD $1.8 billion as tech reshapes focus
Artificial Intelligence

Singaporean parents spend SGD $1.8 billion as tech reshapes focus

Singaporean parents spent nearly SGD $1.8 billion on tuition in 2023, as digital distractions prompt new focus on improving children's working memory and learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Global Stories

KnowBe4 & Carahsoft partner to boost public sector cyber defences
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 & Carahsoft partner to boost public sector cyber defences

KnowBe4 partners with Carahsoft to enhance public sector cybersecurity by offering AI-driven human risk management via Carahsoft's reseller network and NASA SEWP V contract.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training
Malware

SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training

SoloSecure certification launches to help freelancers defend against rising cyber threats, safeguarding their businesses and clients in the growing gig economy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Cloudflare to offer 1,111 global internships & expand student support
Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare to offer 1,111 global internships & expand student support

Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Checkmarx partners with e92spark to advance UK application security
Application Security

Checkmarx partners with e92spark to advance UK application security

Checkmarx partners with e92spark to expand the reach of its AI-powered application security tools across UK and Ireland channel partners.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
Kyndryl reports 18% cut in emissions & advances in sustainability
Power / Energy

Kyndryl reports 18% cut in emissions & advances in sustainability

Kyndryl reports an 18% cut in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% reduction in energy use, advancing its sustainability goals for FY25.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
WalkMe unveils AI tool to deliver training within work apps
Enterprise Resource Planning

WalkMe unveils AI tool to deliver training within work apps

WalkMe launches an AI-driven tool delivering real-time training within work apps, enhancing learning by embedding guidance into daily software use.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work
EduTech

Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work

Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs
Unified Communications

FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Seismic outlines vision for trusted, tailored AI in enablement teams
Unified Communications

Seismic outlines vision for trusted, tailored AI in enablement teams

Seismic reveals vision for trusted, tailored AI to transform enablement teams, boosting revenue growth and supporting seamless, secure operations across sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Cybersecurity education expands as universities target workforce gap
EduTech

Cybersecurity education expands as universities target workforce gap

Universities worldwide are expanding cybersecurity courses to tackle a growing workforce shortage amid rising cyberattacks on educational institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences
Multi-factor authentication

Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences

Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures
Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures

A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills
Education, Learning & Training

RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills

RAD marks five years empowering New Zealand youth with digital skills by refurbishing laptops and bridging technology gaps nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity
Cloud Security

Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity

Immersive hires Aniket Menon and Thanos Karpouzis to lead product and technology, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform, Immersive One.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
UK CISOs under pressure to hide cyber breaches, risking trust
Data Protection

UK CISOs under pressure to hide cyber breaches, risking trust

Nearly 70% of UK CISOs face pressure to conceal cyber breaches, risking regulatory penalties and undermining trust amid calls for stricter disclosure rules.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025