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Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children
Data Protection

Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children

A new report says one in four children are exposed to unwanted sexual contact online, with girls facing the highest risk before 18.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
GSMA says 5G & 6G drive economic growth but there are risks
Malware

GSMA says 5G & 6G drive economic growth but there are risks

GSMA head warns 5G and 6G could boost Asia Pacific growth, but says digital trust must improve as scam losses mount.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Qualtrics completes USD $6.75 billion Press Ganey deal
Customer Experience

Qualtrics completes USD $6.75 billion Press Ganey deal

The expanded business will give hospitals faster patient feedback tools as pressure grows to improve care, communication and outcomes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Celonis launches context model in Ikigai Labs deal
Digital Transformation

Celonis launches context model in Ikigai Labs deal

The deal aims to help firms cut AI errors by giving agents a live picture of business processes and future scenarios.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Mercy Health picks HPE to upgrade aged care networks
Network Infrastructure

Mercy Health picks HPE to upgrade aged care networks

More than 2,600 residents stand to gain steadier Wi-Fi as the provider replaces ageing systems across over 40 Australian sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
NHS IT outages disrupt 274,620 patient interactions
Ransomware

NHS IT outages disrupt 274,620 patient interactions

Routine appointments bore the brunt as IT failures disrupted 274,620 patient interactions across NHS England and five major hospital trusts in 2025.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
ANDHealth gives AUD $9 million as capital squeeze bites
Health Technologies

ANDHealth gives AUD $9 million as capital squeeze bites

Tighter funding conditions are forcing many digital health firms to raise capital just to survive, with staff cuts and delayed expansion already spreading.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Varn Search Marketing appoints four to leadership team
Data Analytics

Varn Search Marketing appoints four to leadership team

Revenue growth to GBP £1.4 million and 40 new clients have prompted Varn to expand its senior management as search shifts under AI.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
BT launches AI cyber tools for UK SMEs as attacks soar
Data Protection

BT launches AI cyber tools for UK SMEs as attacks soar

With one in three firms still lacking basic protection, smaller UK businesses are facing a sharper threat and higher breach costs as attacks rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Alberta backs Amii health AI lab with CAD $10 million
Data Science

Alberta backs Amii health AI lab with CAD $10 million

The province wants faster diagnoses and lighter admin burdens as the new lab pushes locally built AI into frontline care.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
TympaHealth wins GBP £2 million loan for AI ear care
Health Technologies

TympaHealth wins GBP £2 million loan for AI ear care

Community clinics and pharmacies could see more ear and hearing checks after government-backed funding for TympaHealth's AI-guided platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Bon Charge launches Memorial Day sale on sleep gear
Wearables

Bon Charge launches Memorial Day sale on sleep gear

A 25% discount on sleep and recovery devices aims to capture Australians coping with darker days, disrupted routines and travel fatigue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Google expands Singapore AI pact across public sector
Cloud Security

Google expands Singapore AI pact across public sector

The pact will widen use of AI in Singapore's public services, schools and labs, while adding new tests on safety, governance and inclusion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Telstra Health launches Corus to connect care data
Data Protection

Telstra Health launches Corus to connect care data

Disconnected systems are leaving clinicians without the full picture, as Telstra Health rolls out a platform meant to move care data securely between services.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Cantex, Headlamp team up on AI-driven MS drug trial
Artificial Intelligence

Cantex, Headlamp team up on AI-driven MS drug trial

The tie-up aims to sharpen trial results in multiple sclerosis by using AI to spot patients most likely to benefit from azeliragon.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Britons urged to swap texts for calls in wellbeing push
Texting

Britons urged to swap texts for calls in wellbeing push

New polling suggests millions are missing out on the mental health boost of voice contact as anxiety keeps many Britons from phoning loved ones.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Australians want healthier supermarket discounts, poll finds
Millennials

Australians want healthier supermarket discounts, poll finds

Price promotions are steering many Australians towards less nutritious groceries, with 83% backing more supermarket discounts on healthier food.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026