Retail stories - Page 55
Kacific awarded top honours at the PTC Awards 2024
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has scooped the Outstanding Satellite Company and Innovation of the Year accolades at the PTC Awards 2024.
Intelia achieves Premier Status with Google Cloud Partner Advantage
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Google Cloud's partner, Intelia, celebrates becoming Premier Partner, an essential growth boost reflecting their success providing advanced analytics, data platforms and AI to expedite clients' strategies.
Akamai aims to integrate cloud capabilities into its edge network
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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iot
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bi
Akamai Technologies is set to weave cloud computing into its large-scale edge network, advancing its strategy to become the preferred cloud platform for businesses, according to today's announcement.
Samsung begins Galaxy Book4 pre-reservations with exclusive offers in India
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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productivity
Samsung kicks off pre-reservations for their all-new, top of the range Galaxy Book4 in India, with special offers and early access for eager customers.
UK retailers' inconsistent return policies revealed by Sendcloud study
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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transparency
Sendcloud's study reveals a lack of transparency in return policies among the UK's top 100 retailers, with only 23% clearly showing their paid return policies on their homepages.
40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Valentine's Day still attractive to UK consumers: 40% plan to spend on gifts and 42% intend to go shopping, despite 62% choosing not to observe, according to Airtime Rewards research.
'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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social media
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cba
As Valentine's Day nears, Commonwealth Bank Australia warns against a spike in romance scams, with women shown to be most at risk, losing double the amount compared to men in 2022.
Fivetran assists Deliveroo for improved engineering efficiency & cost savings
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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hcm
Fivetran's automated data integration platform aids Deliveroo in centralising data, leading to enhanced engineering efficiency, speedier decision-making, and significant cost savings.
Medallia launches Agile Research for advanced market insights
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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Medallia, Inc. unveils Medallia Agile Research, an advanced self-service market research tool integrated into its Experience Cloud, aimed at enabling fast, comprehensive surveys and data collection while preserving the integrity of an organisation's data history.
What’s behind the tech revolution transforming Australian retail
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ecommerce
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personal computing devices
Retailers are turning to advanced technologies to improve inventory visibility and customer buying history and to surface accurate delivery information. .
Consult Red names David Webster as new CFO in growth strategy
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cfo
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connectivity
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construction
Tech firm Consult Red targets aggressive growth with the appointment of finance veteran David Webster as CFO, enhancing their consultancy and engineering services portfolio.
$74 billion loss risk for firms from poor customer service
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Australian businesses face an annual financial risk of AU$74bn due to poor customer service, reveals Qualtrics' study.
Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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australian bureau of statistics
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deputy
Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.
New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.
BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, next-gen storefront technology
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ecommerce
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software development
BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, a next-generation storefront technology set to transform the way brands and retailers operate headless storefronts.
Thai 7-Eleven stores now accept 13 e-wallets for tourists
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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digitisation
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tourism
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7-eleven
Ahead of a busy travel season, 7-Eleven stores in Thailand now accept payments from 13 Alipay+-enabled e-wallet apps, increasing accessibility for international tourists.
Prospa offers interest-free loans to New Zealand SMEs for EOFY
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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prospa
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hospitality
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professional services
Prospa, a fintech firm, unveils special EOFY offer providing business loans with no interest or repayments for four weeks, aimed at offering much-needed relief to SMEs facing ongoing supply chain and labour cost issues.
Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs' facial recognition trial
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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surveillance
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māori
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facial recognition
Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial over potential privacy issues and concerns about accuracy and bias among New Zealand's diverse populations.
Exclusive: Claroty's cybersecurity evolution in ANZ digital shift
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai security
Claroty's ANZ Regional Director, Leon Poggioli, details the firm's pioneering role in the defence of cyber-physical systems amid accelerating digitalisation in ANZ.
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.