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SECO partners with impact.com to boost Senheng app usage
Unified Communications

SECO partners with impact.com to boost Senheng app usage

S Ecosystem has teamed up with impact.com to boost its Senheng mobile app's user base and affiliate programme, aiming to enhance community engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Singapore survey shows growing demand for mobile app security
Malware

Singapore survey shows growing demand for mobile app security

A survey by Appdome and OWASP shows 80.7% of Singaporeans expect proactive anti-fraud measures in mobile apps, highlighting rising security demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Global Stories

Apps stories

WaveMaker unveils AI tool for swift Figma design coding
IT Automation

WaveMaker unveils AI tool for swift Figma design coding

WaveMaker has launched AutoCode, an AI-driven tool that converts Figma UI designs to functional components in minutes, enhancing app development efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
Crypto

Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024

Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service
Encryption

Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service

Cloudflare introduces Plexi to verify public keys in end-to-end encryption for messaging apps, starting with WhatsApp, enhancing user trust and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
LearnUpon achieves HubSpot App Partner certified integration
EduTech

LearnUpon achieves HubSpot App Partner certified integration

LearnUpon achieves certified integration as a HubSpot App Partner, becoming one of the first LMS platforms to join the prestigious program, enhancing customer training automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to enhance data insights
Data Analytics

Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to enhance data insights

Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack toolkit, boosting efficiency in developing data-driven apps with enhanced visual exploration of complex data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to accelerate app development
Data Analytics

Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to accelerate app development

Progress has launched MarkLogic FastTrack, a UI toolkit that claims to speed up data-driven app development by 90%, aiding firms in rapid data analysis and visualisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking
Network Infrastructure

Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking

Check Point Software Technologies has secured a Leader ranking in the Forrester Wave, highlighting its top-tier mobile security capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
MTMN challenges Australia's top OOH advertisers with new data edge
Apps

MTMN challenges Australia's top OOH advertisers with new data edge

MTMN is challenging Australia's top OOH advertisers by leveraging real-time data through a new partnership with tech firm LUMOS, enhancing ad targeting capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
IWD 2024: How AI can help new mothers with their mental health
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: How AI can help new mothers with their mental health

New research reveals the undeniable potential of AI chatbots, like Wysa, to provide essential mental health support to expectant and new mothers.

By Smriti Joshi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Checkmarx report reveals 92% companies faced breach due to app vulnerabilities
Application Security

Checkmarx report reveals 92% companies faced breach due to app vulnerabilities

Future of AppSec research by Checkmarx unveils 92% of firms suffered a breach in the past year due to flaws in in-house developed applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Generative AI use surges 400% in businesses, says report
Crypto

Generative AI use surges 400% in businesses, says report

Workato's third annual Automation Index reveals a 400% increase in the use of generative AI for business operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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UK consumers demand tougher regulations on faulty software
Fintech

UK consumers demand tougher regulations on faulty software

Two-thirds of UK consumers see faulty software updates as unacceptable as contaminated food, following major CrowdStrike outages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?
Data Protection

Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?

Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.

By Vasko Ckorovski • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Kerzner Group launches Unily's iKonnect app for enhanced staff communication
Customer Experience

Kerzner Group launches Unily's iKonnect app for enhanced staff communication

Kerzner Group has unveiled iKonnect, Unily's new mobile-first app, revolutionising internal communications for the 70% of its 15,000-strong workforce who are frontline employees without regular access to computers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Taxpayers' Union slams NZ Police's Virtual Cop app
Apps

Taxpayers' Union slams NZ Police's Virtual Cop app

NZ Police's £634k VR recruitment app, Virtual Cop, prompts outrage from the Taxpayers' Union due to unclear usage metrics and doubts over its impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024