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SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership
EduTech

SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership

SAS and The Kids Cancer Project have extended their partnership for three years, aiming to advance childhood cancer research in Australia through enhanced analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Global Stories

Charity stories

Verifone & Pennies raise GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations
Payment Technologies

Verifone & Pennies raise GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations

Verifone and Pennies have raised over GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations since 2011, benefiting more than 95 charities globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
DMARC adoption among .org domains doubles but remains low
EduTech

DMARC adoption among .org domains doubles but remains low

Charities are ramping up email security with DMARC adoption doubling in a year, yet less than 10% of .org domains have basic protections against cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Parkerville charity embraces digital transformation with RingCentral platform
Customer Relationship Management

Parkerville charity embraces digital transformation with RingCentral platform

Parkerville Children and Youth Care transitions to RingCentral's unified communications-as-a-service platform, marking a significant phase in their digital transformation aimed at replacing all IT infrastructure hardware by 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling

Under the helm of new CEO Katie Acheson, batyr launches 'OurHerd', an app empowering the mental health of young women through digital storytelling, this International Women's Day 2024.

By Katie Acheson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

Ingram Micro NZ raises NZD $520,000 for Cure Kids research
Not for profit

Ingram Micro NZ raises NZD $520,000 for Cure Kids research

Ingram Micro New Zealand's 11-year partnership with Cure Kids has surpassed NZD $520,000 in donations, driving key advancements in paediatric health research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Canon celebrates major success at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf
Customer Experience

Canon celebrates major success at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf

Canon triumphs at drupa 2024, surpassing sales targets despite fewer visitors. The Core exhibit captivates 6,000+ guests with immersive printing innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Revealed: Presbyterian Support Central partners with Spark
Health Technologies

Revealed: Presbyterian Support Central partners with Spark

Presbyterian Support Central has partnered with Spark to revamp its tech, aiming to improve productivity for over 1,000 employees amid budget constraints.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry
Human Capital Management

Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry

A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
TechForGood expands UK operations, supports ESG & charities
Clean technologies

TechForGood expands UK operations, supports ESG & charities

TechForGood launches in the UK, aiming to help businesses meet ESG goals while donating half of net profits to chosen charities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Baseel announced as National Ambassador by NCRCG
Cyber resilience

Baseel announced as National Ambassador by NCRCG

Baseel has been declared a National Ambassador by the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, solidifying its collaborative efforts in cyber resilience across UK's commercial infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study
EduTech

Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study

New research from Deloitte and the Digital Poverty Alliance reveals that 20% of UK children are suffering from the effects of digital inequality, exacerbated by ongoing economic uncertainty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
Clean technologies

Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide
EduTech

Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide

DPA warns incoming UK government of escalating digital poverty, with an estimated 19 million, including one in seven adults and one in five children, suffering from the issue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Challengers charity enhances productivity with cloud-based software bluQube
Fintech

Challengers charity enhances productivity with cloud-based software bluQube

UK charity Challengers leverages bluQube's cloud-based accountancy software to streamline financial operations, aiding in time-saving, efficiency, and facilitating strategic decision-making tasks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Telehouse donates laptops boosting digital inclusion in Tower Hamlets
Mobility

Telehouse donates laptops boosting digital inclusion in Tower Hamlets

Telehouse's significant donation of 40 laptops to Tower Hamlets' voluntary organisations adds to local digital inclusion, aiding improved online learning experiences and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Rimini Street's annual charity grant programme comes to London
Grants

Rimini Street's annual charity grant programme comes to London

Rimini Street selects London, UK, as the next beneficiary of its yearly philanthropic programme, the RMNI Love Charitable Grant Programme, bringing £50,000 worth of grants to local charities in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024