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Shippit launches new service to boost Australian retail abroad
Supply Chain

Shippit launches new service to boost Australian retail abroad

Shippit launches Shippit International, a cutting-edge cross-border shipping service to help Australian retailers tackle rising costs and boost their global presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales
Gaming

Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales

Adobe's 2024 holiday forecast predicts U.S. online sales to hit USD $240.8 billion, driven by Cyber Week, mobile shopping, and social media influences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Logitech unveils MX Creative Console with strong Adobe integration
Marketing Technologies

Logitech unveils MX Creative Console with strong Adobe integration

Logitech launches the MX Creative Console, aiming to streamline workflows for digital creators with AI and Adobe integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally
Phishing

Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally

Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US
Marketing Technologies

Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US

Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
AI tool boosts small biz sales by 30%, Mandoe Media reports
Digital Signage

AI tool boosts small biz sales by 30%, Mandoe Media reports

Mandoe Media's AI Magic Create tool has propelled small businesses, including Street Taste, to remarkable 30% sales growth, revolutionising digital signage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
EduTech

Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance

Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Australians embracing 'digital refresh', reveals Samsung study
Power / Energy

Australians embracing 'digital refresh', reveals Samsung study

Samsung research shows 52% of Australians plan digital refreshes this year, with many keen on upgrading devices, but sustainable disposal knowledge remains low.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Virgin Australia partners with Sabre on new retail platform
Customer Experience

Virgin Australia partners with Sabre on new retail platform

Virgin Australia partners with Sabre to lead in modern airline retailing. The airline will integrate SabreMosaic to transform guest experiences and optimise offers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Backbase unveils Intelligence Fabric to boost banking with AI
Customer Relationship Management

Backbase unveils Intelligence Fabric to boost banking with AI

Backbase unveils Intelligence Fabric, a major upgrade to its Engagement Banking Platform, integrating AI and data capabilities to enhance customer service and sales operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
How to future-proof your loyalty program with a 'real-time' strategy
Customer Experience

How to future-proof your loyalty program with a 'real-time' strategy

As customers demand instant gratification, brands must future-proof loyalty programmes with real-time strategies, like Woolworths' 2022 pivot to immediacy.

By Jonathan Reeve • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore
Fintech

Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore

A new FIS survey reveals security is the top concern for online banking in Singapore, with 56% noting increased fraud attempts and millennials most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
UK banks struggle to utilise data for timely product launches
Marketing Technologies

UK banks struggle to utilise data for timely product launches

UK banks struggle to innovate despite growing balance sheets, with 77% under pressure to keep up, a SaaScada study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Forterro launches Orderwise Cloud ERP for retail & eCommerce
Digital Transformation

Forterro launches Orderwise Cloud ERP for retail & eCommerce

Forterro unveils Orderwise Cloud, a customisable ERP system for retail, wholesale, warehousing, and eCommerce, promising improved security and reduced costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Red Sea attacks may hinder Black Friday discounts this year
Supply Chain

Red Sea attacks may hinder Black Friday discounts this year

Logistics experts warn that attacks in the Red Sea are driving up shipping costs, potentially limiting Black Friday discounts to 20% to 30% this year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Three ways ecommerce businesses can drive personalisation without overstepping privacy boundaries
Customer Experience

Three ways ecommerce businesses can drive personalisation without overstepping privacy boundaries

Ecommerce businesses can achieve personalisation ethically with intelligent popups, quiz funnels for abandoned carts, and dynamic product blocks.

By Nina Jung • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees
Payment Technologies

Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees

A Sydney startup, Pyng, offers Australians a solution to save billions in annual tap-and-go surcharge fees by facilitating surcharge-free payments through its innovative app.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024