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Vantiva launches innovative IoT gateway for smart spaces
Firewalls

Vantiva launches innovative IoT gateway for smart spaces

Vantiva has unveiled its IoT Commercial Gateway, offering advanced connectivity solutions for commercial properties, promising reduced infrastructure costs by up to 90%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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
Telecom firms lead the way in GenAI adoption & investment
Unified Communications

Telecom firms lead the way in GenAI adoption & investment

A new study reveals that 70% of telecommunications firms are adopting generative AI, outpacing other sectors in investment and implementation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Kingfisher adopts Fivetran to boost data operations
Data Analytics

Kingfisher adopts Fivetran to boost data operations

Kingfisher has chosen Fivetran to optimise its data operations across eight countries, dramatically reducing manual tasks and enhancing customer experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Bazaarvoice launches Vibe to unify content strategies
Enterprise Content Management

Bazaarvoice launches Vibe to unify content strategies

Bazaarvoice has launched Vibe, a unified platform integrating social and content management, enhancing brand engagement and eCommerce success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
ApertureData raises USD $8.25m for multimodal AI database
Artificial Intelligence

ApertureData raises USD $8.25m for multimodal AI database

ApertureData has closed an oversubscribed seed funding round raising USD $8.25 million to enhance its multimodal AI database solution, ApertureDB Cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Vudoo appoints Drew Perry as Managing Director for APAC
Marketing Technologies

Vudoo appoints Drew Perry as Managing Director for APAC

Vudoo has appointed Drew Perry as Managing Director for Asia Pacific, marking a significant growth phase for the advertising commerce technology company.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
AI increasingly shapes global consumer purchasing trends
Data Analytics

AI increasingly shapes global consumer purchasing trends

NielsenIQ's report shows 40% of global consumers embrace AI for shopping, highlighting a surge in online sales by 11.6% driven by social commerce.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

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Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia
Robotics

Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia

Philips enters the Australian robot vacuum market with the HomeRun 9000 Series, priced at AUD$2499, as demand for smart home tech surges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
OnBuy partners with Google Cloud for global expansion
Digital Transformation

OnBuy partners with Google Cloud for global expansion

OnBuy has partnered with Google Cloud to support its international expansion, leveraging advanced cloud technology to enhance operations and customer experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Sprii invests in UK expansion to lead live shopping market
UK expansion

Sprii invests in UK expansion to lead live shopping market

eCommerce platform Sprii plans to invest nearly 50% of its global marketing budget to expand its operations in the UK market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Pronto Software CEO on AI innovations, growth
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Pronto Software CEO on AI innovations, growth

Pronto Software is set for significant growth, driven by AI innovations and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, says CEO Chad Gates.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
Software-as-a-Service

Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors

Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Superloop & Leaptel in AUD $4-5m backhaul partnership
Unified Communications

Superloop & Leaptel in AUD $4-5m backhaul partnership

Superloop has partnered with Leaptel to provide VNNI backhaul services across Australia in a deal valued at AUD$4 million to AUD$5 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
SaaS job vacancies soar as CMD Recruitment links talent
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS job vacancies soar as CMD Recruitment links talent

CMD Recruitment in Swindon reports a 20% rise in SaaS job vacancies, driven by cloud adoption and demand for AI expertise amid digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
etaily appoints Lester Cuneta to lead Southeast Asia growth
Marketing Technologies

etaily appoints Lester Cuneta to lead Southeast Asia growth

etaily has appointed Lester Cuneta as Chief Growth Officer to lead its expansion into Singapore and Southeast Asia, backed by USD $17.8 million funding.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season
Customer Experience

Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season

As Cyber Weekend approaches, Australian retailers face increased pressure to enhance delivery services amid subdued spending and rising consumer expectations.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024