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New report reveals shifting consumer priorities in 2024 retail
Tue, 21st May 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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amazon
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ebay
In 2024, transparency and pricing have overtaken next-day delivery as top consumer priorities, pushing retailers to refine logistics and embrace connected commerce, Linnworks reports.
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Western Digital unveils world's highest capacity portable 6TB HDDs
Tue, 21st May 2024
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cloud services
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wd
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western digital
Western Digital unveiled the world's highest capacity 2.5-inch portable HDDs, including a 6TB WD My Passport, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk G-DRIVE ArmorATD.
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Consumers struggle to spot AI images, call for regulation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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ai models
Consumers are struggling to identify AI-generated images and are calling for stricter regulations, according to a new study.
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Intel debuts Thunderbolt Share for seamless PC-to-PC interaction
Thu, 16th May 2024
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storage
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lenovo
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collaboration
Intel introduces Thunderbolt Share, a software revolutionising PC-to-PC interactions with seamless file sharing, screen sharing, and more at Thunderbolt speeds.
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YES BANK & EBANX to boost Indian cross-border commerce
Fri, 10th May 2024
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paas
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fintech
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iaas
YES BANK and global fintech firm EBANX partner to bolster India's cross-border commerce, aiming to streamline transactions and offer compliant payment solutions to the nation's 350 million online shoppers.
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Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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email
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digitisation
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ico
Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.
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AliExpress launches livestream shopping for the UK
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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online shopping
AliExpress launches interactive livestream shopping in the UK, introducing an engaging and personalised consumer experience.
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New Zealand's smartphone market enjoys robust 10% YoY growth in 4Q23
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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samsung
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analyst report
New Zealand's smartphone market sees a strong 10% YoY and 14% QoQ rise in 4Q23 despite consumer spending uncertainties, says IDC report.
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Kartik Mehta appointed Channel Factory's head of Asia growth markets
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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youtube
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advertising
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consumers
Kartik Mehta, tech sales expert with a background in global growth initiatives, is set to steer Channel Factory's expansion in Asia's emerging markets as the new Head of Growth.
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UK consumers favour comfort over fleeting fashion, survey shows
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
A new survey by Blakely Clothing shows UK shoppers, aged 18 to 35, are veering away from fleeting fashion trends, favouring quality, comfort, and longevity in their clothing choices.
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European consumers seek flexible return policies – study
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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payment technologies
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inflation
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consumers
European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.
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The power of embedded green finance
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Banks wrestling with outdated systems can bolster sustainability efforts by leveraging carbon management to personalise client services, ensuring greener finance integrates seamlessly with consumer lifestyles.
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UN urges green economy shift for inclusive Women's Day
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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planet
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consumers
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commerce
This International Women's Day, the UN emphasises the need for regenerative sustainability as a means to address gender inequalities, urging organisations to lead this vital societal transformation.
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Vudoo assigns ex-Google exec Billy Kinchin as Chief Product Officer
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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video solutions
Melbourne-based Vudoo appoints former Google senior executive, Billy Kinchin, as Chief Product Officer to lead global product strategy and development.
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3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT – the catalyst for progression, or a Mexican standoff?
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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spacetech
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gps
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connectivity
Amid a lowered cost to develop satellite networks, questions arise as to whether 3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT will serve as a progression catalyst or incite standstill tensions.
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Wi-Fi Alliance selects CommScope's RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 Platform
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
CommScope's RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 AP is the sole commercial access point in the global Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 test bed, marking a key milestone in global Wi-Fi performance.
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AI threatens SaaS platforms in Aotearoa retail sector
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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ai
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automation
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consumers
In the face of rising AI presence, consumers' hunger for speed and unique shopping experiences may leave most retail SaaS platforms obsolete by 2024.
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Banking sector leads in personal data trust, says Thales 2024 report
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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healthtech
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thales
Global trust in banks for data collection tops the 2024 Thales Digital Trust Index, as privacy fears prompt 26% of consumers to abandon certain brands over the last year.
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Electric Kiwi challenges sneaky notice periods of broadband retailers
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
Electric Kiwi has launched a complaint against leading NZ broadband retailers, alleging they use 'sneaky notice periods' that impede competition.
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UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.