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Why some teams adopt software and then stop using it
Document Management

Why some teams adopt software and then stop using it

Construction software often fails after launch because it misses site realities, adds admin and lacks follow-up, not because teams resist change.

By Charle Cao • 6 min read • Last month
The biggest mistakes companies make when choosing management software
DevOps

The biggest mistakes companies make when choosing management software

Construction firms risk wasted spend and poor adoption when selecting software, with human factors and day-to-day use often proving more critical than features.

By Charle Cao • 6 min read • Last month

Global Stories

User experience (UX) stories

Blackpepper deploys Fastly WAF to protect eCommerce
Firewalls

Blackpepper deploys Fastly WAF to protect eCommerce

Blackpepper turns to Fastly's Next-Gen WAF as online retail traffic surges and attack threats rise across its AWS-driven eCommerce sites.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards

8x8's Engage platform has won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards, with judges praising its unified workspace for customer-facing staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Atlassian adds AI Remix & partner agents to Confluence
Data Analytics

Atlassian adds AI Remix & partner agents to Confluence

Atlassian rolls out Confluence Remix and partner agents for Lovable, Replit and Gamma to turn pages into visuals, prototypes and presentations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Kyndryl launches AI Digital Twin for the workplace
Data Analytics

Kyndryl launches AI Digital Twin for the workplace

Kyndryl's AI workplace Digital Twin uses Microsoft Foundry to spot IT faults before staff are hit, as firms seek faster, predictive support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
LoopMe launches Chartboost Direct for app publishers
Gaming

LoopMe launches Chartboost Direct for app publishers

LoopMe unveils Chartboost Direct to help app publishers tap brand ad spend as AI usage reshapes search, web traffic and mobile gaming habits.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
8B & PayU link UPI to Central Asia travel payments
Fintech

8B & PayU link UPI to Central Asia travel payments

8B and PayU team up to let Indian travellers use UPI across Central Asia, as rising visitor numbers fuel cross-border payment demand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility
Digital Transformation

Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility

Thryv says Australian and New Zealand small businesses need tidy websites, consistent listings and fresh reviews to win AI-driven recommendations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
PayPal brings payment links to Canva's 265 million
Software-as-a-Service

PayPal brings payment links to Canva's 265 million

PayPal brings payment links into Canva for 265 million users, letting creators, entrepreneurs and small firms sell from designs with QR codes and checkouts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Arctic Wolf wins Gartner Customers' Choice for MDR
Cloud Security

Arctic Wolf wins Gartner Customers' Choice for MDR

Arctic Wolf earns a strong 2026 Gartner Peer Insights showing for managed detection and response, backed by 241 reviews and a 99% recommendation rate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Retail websites worst for accessibility, report finds
Customer Experience

Retail websites worst for accessibility, report finds

Shopping sites top accessibility failure list as WebAIM finds 71 errors per page and disabled users struggle to complete purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

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Frasers AI assistant lifts online sales conversion by 25%
DevOps

Frasers AI assistant lifts online sales conversion by 25%

Frasers launches Ask Frasers AI shopping assistant as early results show up to 25% higher online conversion, in a push to sharpen digital sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Surveillance

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access
Firewalls

Keeper adds browser isolation to privileged access

Keeper Security has upgraded KeeperPAM with remote browser isolation, multi-tab support and AI session monitoring to better secure web-based privileged access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
OnSite raises S$1.7 million to build AI for construction
DevOps

OnSite raises S$1.7 million to build AI for construction

Singapore startup OnSite secures S$1.7 million seed funding to expand AI messaging tools for construction and facilities management teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Vivek Agrawal launches Hindi album in virtual Oasis
AR, VR & Metaverse

Vivek Agrawal launches Hindi album in virtual Oasis

Vivek Agrawal brings his debut Hindi album into a self-built virtual world, blending Bollywood-inspired songs with immersive digital art and fan interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month