Consumers stories
Kantar report reveals key marketing trends for 2025
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cleantech
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digital marketing
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advertising
Kantar's Marketing Trends 2025 report reveals consumer distrust in AI ads, urging brands to prioritise transparency and inclusivity as key strategies for the future.
Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks
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storage
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cloud security
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smart home
Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.
Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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cx
Marqeta, in partnership with Klarna and Affirm, has launched Marqeta Flex, a new BNPL marketplace enhancing consumer access to tailored credit options.
UK ranks lowest in 5G connectivity among major countries
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uc
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5g & beyond
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telco
A report by the Social Market Foundation reveals the UK ranks last for 5G connectivity among 15 global markets, with coverage only 10% of the time.
AI & ML crucial for utilities facing demand challenges
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cartech
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ai
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ml
Itron's new report highlights AI and ML as vital tools for utilities facing soaring electricity demand and safety challenges amid the energy transition.
Hakkoda unveils data solutions for retail & CPG sectors
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
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cdp
Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, Flipp join forces in global merger
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martech
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shopping
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m&a
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, and Flipp merge to form the largest global 'drive-to-store' marketing firm, serving 400 million shoppers across 27 markets.
Northern installs parcel lockers at 50 railway stations
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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cleantech
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consumers
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carriers
Northern is boosting convenience for rail travellers by installing Parcel Pending by Quadient lockers at 50 stations across Northern England, enhancing parcel pick-up and drop-off services.
Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
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omnichannel
Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.
Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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payment technologies
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cloud services
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qr code
A Sydney startup, Pyng, offers Australians a solution to save billions in annual tap-and-go surcharge fees by facilitating surcharge-free payments through its innovative app.
Study shows return policies crucial for Australian retailers
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
As cost-of-living pressures rise, Australian shoppers are more selective and returns-savvy, making flexible return policies key to retail success, says a new study.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
DoorDash expands global reach, partners with Oracle NetSuite
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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oracle
DoorDash leverages Oracle NetSuite for growing over 37 million active consumers monthly in 30+ countries, connecting buyers with 500,000+ local businesses.
YouTube & Amazon top ad platforms while X sees decline
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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digital entertainment
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genai
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ai
YouTube and Amazon dominate the ad landscape, gaining top spots in Kantar's Media Reactions 2024 report, while X, formerly Twitter, faces a major decline.
Couchbase launches mobile vector search, new columnar DB solutions
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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iot
Couchbase unveils vector search for its mobile platform, powering AI apps offline. Plus, introduces Capella Columnar on AWS for real-time JSON analytics.
Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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genai
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data sharing
The Asia Pacific faces a surge in fraud, with sophisticated methods like deepfakes pushing financial institutions to rely on AI and machine learning to combat evolving threats, Forrester reports.
Survey reveals deepening distrust in corporate data practices
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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transparency
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control
A PrivacyEngine survey of 1.3 million people globally reveals that 60% of consumers feel their personal data is misused, shaking trust in corporate data practices.
Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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edutech
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email security
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ai
During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.
Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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uc
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telco
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insurance
Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.
Trojan Electronics backs Kids2 in Tesco Marketplace debut
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
Trojan Electronics teams up with Kids2 to launch their brands on Tesco’s revamped online marketplace, boosting e-commerce efficiency and expanding reach.