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Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.
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AI speeds up SEO for eCommerce brands facing new challenges

Thu, 15th May 2025
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AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.
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New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan to lead Asia sales

Wed, 14th May 2025
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New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales Asia, aiming to boost growth and customer success across the Asian market.
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AI & unified platforms shape the future of self-service

Thu, 8th May 2025
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B2C firms are embracing AI-powered self-service platforms to cut costs and boost customer flexibility, enhancing subscription account management.
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AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research

Wed, 7th May 2025
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New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.
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Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand

Wed, 7th May 2025
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AI is driving a 60% rise in data centre electricity demand in Auckland, challenging power supply priorities amid $6 billion planned grid investments.
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Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.
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Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to enhance SES Mail security

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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phishing
Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to offer Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On for enhanced real-time threat protection to Amazon SES Mail Manager users.
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Mother's Day savings on Dreame household appliances

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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In celebration of Mother's Day, Dreame Technology has unveiled major discounts on its household appliances, ideal for gifting loved ones.
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Google's USD $32B Wiz acquisition sparks concerns over cloud security neutrality

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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Google's acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion has raised concerns about cloud security neutrality, potentially compromising the firm's independence and its customers' trust.
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Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.
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IKEA tops ecommerce for best customer experience in 2025

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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A study has crowned IKEA the top ecommerce site for customer experience in the UK for 2025, outpacing competitors with superior site performance.
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Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.
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Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Linnworks is unveiling new features on its Connected Commerce Ops platform at the upcoming Linnovation showcase, enhancing support for retailers facing market changes.
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AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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power / energy
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New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.
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Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.
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Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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martech
Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.
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Karl Triebes named Chief Product Officer at Ivanti

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cloud services
Karl Triebes has been appointed Chief Product Officer at Ivanti, bringing over 30 years of tech expertise to enhance product strategy and customer satisfaction.
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Spreetail unveils profit-sharing to benefit top partners

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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Spreetail has launched a profit-sharing initiative, Shareback, to reward top partners who exceed profit expectations with a share of unexpected margins.
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Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Bitcoin has shattered the USD $100,000 barrier, reaching a market capitalisation of USD $2.03 trillion and joining the ranks of the world's top assets.