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Trust & AI in shopping: New Zealand consumers' views
Marketing Technologies

Trust & AI in shopping: New Zealand consumers' views

Salesforce's report reveals New Zealand consumers are increasingly willing to embrace AI in shopping, despite a sharp decline in trust towards companies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
Email Security

Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders

Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
JBL launches holiday audio range
Gaming

JBL launches holiday audio range

JBL has launched its new audio range, featuring diverse products like the Soundgear Sense and Flip 6, to suit consumers' needs this holiday season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

2024 SME barometer reveals spending trends in APAC
Data Analytics

2024 SME barometer reveals spending trends in APAC

Instarem's 2024 SME Spend Barometer reveals evolving spending habits of SMEs in Singapore, Australia and Malaysia amid economic pressures and digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Primer targets global expansion with new partnerships by 2025
Fintech

Primer targets global expansion with new partnerships by 2025

Primer sets ambitious growth targets for 2025, aiming to enhance its presence in the EU, US, and APAC amid rising demand for unified payment solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
How retail businesses can build loyalty this festive season despite financial constraints
Customer Experience

How retail businesses can build loyalty this festive season despite financial constraints

As the festive season approaches, retailers must adapt to financial pressures by leveraging digital loyalty solutions to attract and retain value-seeking customers.

By Anurag Vasisth • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia
Clean technologies

Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia

Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
Phishing

Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers

As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
xMoney Global appoints Siourounis as CEO amid MiCA push
Crypto

xMoney Global appoints Siourounis as CEO amid MiCA push

xMoney Global has appointed Dr. Greg Siourounis as CEO, aiming to revolutionise digital payments with an integrated fiat and crypto platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024
Malware

Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Cyber security spending to hit USD $212B amid AI threats
Digital Transformation

Cyber security spending to hit USD $212B amid AI threats

The cyber security sector anticipates a dramatic rise in threats by 2025, with global information security spending predicted to hit USD $212 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

PMT Communications celebrates achievements in 2024
Unified Communications

PMT Communications celebrates achievements in 2024

PMT Communications has reported a successful 2024, achieving new milestones in telecommunications and expanding services across various sectors.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments
Hyperscale

V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments

V2 Digital has expanded its team to over 60 employees across Australia with two senior appointments, enhancing its focus on AI-driven growth.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Angela Robinson named country MD for Australia at Publicis
EduTech

Angela Robinson named country MD for Australia at Publicis

Angela Robinson has been appointed as Country Managing Director for Australia at Publicis Sapient, aiming to enhance digital transformation in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star
Cybersecurity

Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star

Australian tech provider Software@Scale has been honoured as a Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 'Rising Star' after achieving a remarkable 2,356% revenue growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Commonwealth Bank uses AI to enhance customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Commonwealth Bank uses AI to enhance customer service

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is leveraging AI to improve customer service, reducing scam losses by 50%, fraud by 30%, and call wait times by 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024