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Luke Trayfoot joins Brite Payments as new CCO
Fintech

Luke Trayfoot joins Brite Payments as new CCO

Luke Trayfoot, former PayPal and MangoPay executive, takes on role as Chief Commercial Officer at Brite Payments, heading the effort to expand their real-time bank-to-bank payment solutions across Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Lack of advanced tech slows growth of UK's medium-sized firms
Digital Transformation

Lack of advanced tech slows growth of UK's medium-sized firms

Around 50% of UK's medium-sized businesses cite limited access to advanced technology as a growth barrier, according to a new report by ANS and YouGov.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
UK's T&L industry falls behind in AI adoption & sustainability goals
Data Analytics

UK's T&L industry falls behind in AI adoption & sustainability goals

UK transport and logistics industry falls behind in AI uptake and sustainability goals amid cost and knowledge barriers, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by HERE Technologies and AWS.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Australians trim grocery shopping as prices continue to rise
eCommerce

Australians trim grocery shopping as prices continue to rise

With grocery prices soaring in Australia, a new survey reveals 56% of shoppers are returning sweet treats amid rising living costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
AI seen as key to tackling customer churn in Australian firms
Unified Communications

AI seen as key to tackling customer churn in Australian firms

Australian businesses are increasingly concerned about customer churn, with 97% adopting AI to enhance customer experience, despite cybersecurity and cost worries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns
Unified Communications

UK firms to bolster AI spending despite ROI concerns

Despite mixed confidence in return on investment, UK IT decision makers plan to boost artificial intelligence funding in 2024, amidst fears of premature adoption, reveals a study by NetApp and YouGov.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Australians likely to switch brands due to poor digital experience
Customer Experience

Australians likely to switch brands due to poor digital experience

Over half of Australians may switch brands due to subpar digital experiences, an insight highlighted in the 2024 Publicis Sapient Digital Commerce Survey.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

AI could be key to restoring consumer trust in Singapore
Customer Experience

AI could be key to restoring consumer trust in Singapore

A Salesforce report reveals a significant drop in consumer trust among Singaporeans, with 75% of respondents seeking more consistent interactions and AI solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Telstra study finds missed revenue due to weak networks
Unified Communications

Telstra study finds missed revenue due to weak networks

Research by Telstra suggests a lack of professional networks among senior leaders in large Australian organisations could cost AUD $53 billion annually.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Telstra introduces free security feature for mobile users
Malware

Telstra introduces free security feature for mobile users

Telstra has unveiled its free Device Security Essentials to help safeguard Australian mobile users against rising online threats and scams.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
OAIC: Healthcare providers prime targets for cyber criminals
Data Protection

OAIC: Healthcare providers prime targets for cyber criminals

The OAIC's latest report reveals healthcare providers as prime targets for cyber criminals, prompting urgent action calls from AUCyber and public concern.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Milieu Insight appoints Sundip Chahal as new CEO
Marketing Technologies

Milieu Insight appoints Sundip Chahal as new CEO

Milieu Insight has named Sundip Chahal as CEO, tasking him with expanding the company's reach into the US and UK while strengthening its Southeast Asian market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Gen AI now top priority for Singaporean business leaders
Customer Experience

Gen AI now top priority for Singaporean business leaders

Salesforce report reveals 87% of Singaporean C-suite executives rank generative AI among their top three priorities, urging rapid organisational adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Salesforce study: AI a top priority for Australian executives
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce study: AI a top priority for Australian executives

A YouGov survey for Salesforce reveals 81% of Australian business leaders prioritise generative AI, with 50% already having clear strategies and 42% developing them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Australian execs fear mounting risks in cyber & geopolitics
Supply Chain

Australian execs fear mounting risks in cyber & geopolitics

A McGrathNicol report reveals 89% of Australian business leaders anticipate worsening risk and security issues in 12 months, driven by heightened cyber and financial pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges
Fintech

Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges

Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate
Digital Transformation

Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate

A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024