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Spot AI unveils Video AI Agents after USD $31m funding
EduTech

Spot AI unveils Video AI Agents after USD $31m funding

Spot AI has unveiled its new Video AI Agents, revolutionising surveillance technology following a recent funding round that secured USD $31 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
UK credit card loyalty wanes amid high interest rates
Buy Now Pay Later

UK credit card loyalty wanes amid high interest rates

UK consumers are losing credit card loyalty as high interest rates exacerbate debt struggles, with many facing payment difficulties for the first time.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading
Software-as-a-Service

Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading

Taoshi has launched Glitch, an innovative SaaS platform designed to offer advanced AI-driven trading strategies to retail investors worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Deploy or build? Eight reasons to avoid building a loyalty and promotions solution in-house
DevOps

Deploy or build? Eight reasons to avoid building a loyalty and promotions solution in-house

As organisations grapple with the choice between building or buying a loyalty solution, experts highlight eight reasons why deploying ready-made software is often smarter.

By Jack Bolton • 7 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Agricultural Technology

Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop

Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Fujitsu unveils AI computing broker to boost GPU efficiency
Fintech

Fujitsu unveils AI computing broker to boost GPU efficiency

Fujitsu has unveiled new AI computing broker middleware to enhance GPU utilisation and tackle global shortages, promising boosts in computational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Generational divides revealed in Black Friday survey
Customer Experience

Generational divides revealed in Black Friday survey

Sinch's 2024 Consumer Black Friday/Cyber Monday Survey reveals younger shoppers favour mobile messaging for promotions, with 44% of 18-29 year-olds ready to spend more.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Trustwave highlights rising eCommerce threats in retail sector
Ransomware

Trustwave highlights rising eCommerce threats in retail sector

Trustwave's latest SpiderLabs report reveals a surge in cyber threats to the retail sector, urging heightened vigilance as the holiday shopping season approaches.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Solace named exemplary provider in ISG 2024 guide
Digital Transformation

Solace named exemplary provider in ISG 2024 guide

Solace has been named an 'Exemplary Provider' in ISG Software Research's 2024 Applications Integration Buyers Guide, recognising its superior product and customer experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Criteo named leader by IDC MarketScape for retail media
Artificial Intelligence

Criteo named leader by IDC MarketScape for retail media

Criteo has been named a leader by IDC MarketScape in the inaugural report on Worldwide Retail Media Network Service Providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Hands-on Review: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB DDR5-6000 memory modules
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB DDR5-6000 memory modules

Micron's Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB DDR5-6000 memory kit offers stylish performance enhancements for gamers, retailing at AUD $180 and NZD $250.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns
Supply Chain

UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns

A YouGov survey reveals that 69% of UK consumers plan to maintain or increase their Christmas spending, despite a third expecting to return discounted items.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK labour market shifts: AI impact, skills demand rise
Data Analytics

UK labour market shifts: AI impact, skills demand rise

Magnit's latest report reveals the UK's labour market is evolving due to AI and onshoring, with salary increases in key skills and significant job competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures
Financial Systems

UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures

A recent survey reveals that 57% of UK retailers and brands plan to enhance their third-party selling strategies amid rising operational costs and competition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Steve Nadin joins Brainstorm as a Functional Consultant
Digital Transformation

Steve Nadin joins Brainstorm as a Functional Consultant

Steve Nadin, a seasoned supply chain consultant, has joined Brainstorm, eager to leverage his extensive experience in driving operational enhancements.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Australian banks missing growth opportunity with SMEs
Customer Experience

Australian banks missing growth opportunity with SMEs

A new report reveals Australian banks are missing out on opportunities with SMEs, as only 40% of customers feel positive about their banking providers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works
Firewalls

Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works

Licence Plate Recognition technology is revolutionising vehicle identification in Australia, enhancing traffic management, law enforcement, and parking systems.

By Jordan Cullis • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024