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Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally
Data Analytics

Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally

Global firms could boost revenue by AUD $115 trillion through better data management, yet poor data integrity risks costing billions worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Global Stories

Retail stories

JLL unveils AI Property Assistant to boost real estate returns
Data Protection

JLL unveils AI Property Assistant to boost real estate returns

JLL has launched the AI-powered Property Assistant to enhance property performance and boost financial returns across retail, industrial and office sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Supply chain leaders invest in AI & tech for resilience, growth
Data Analytics

Supply chain leaders invest in AI & tech for resilience, growth

Nearly 700 global supply chain leaders prioritise AI and new tech investments to boost resilience, efficiency, and sustainability over the next three years.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
Digital Transformation

APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences

Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
SEON expands APAC team as demand for fraud tech solutions rises
Fintech

SEON expands APAC team as demand for fraud tech solutions rises

SEON expands its Asia-Pacific team in response to growing demand for advanced fraud prevention and anti-money laundering solutions across the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AI reshapes strategies at Asia Pacific loyalty and retail conference
Data Analytics

AI reshapes strategies at Asia Pacific loyalty and retail conference

The Asia Pacific Loyalty Conference highlights AI's growing role in customer retention, as 46% of consumers expect brands to know their preferences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Blackstone eIT & Nintex launch AI platform for risk control
Digital Transformation

Blackstone eIT & Nintex launch AI platform for risk control

Blackstone eIT and Nintex have launched an AI platform combining vision intelligence and workflow automation to boost real-time risk management across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Manhattan launches Shopify app to tackle £38B reported losses
Customer Experience

Manhattan launches Shopify app to tackle £38B reported losses

Manhattan Associates launches a connector app on Shopify, offering retailers real-time inventory, order tracking, and diverse payment options to boost omnichannel fulfilment.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online
Customer Experience

Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online

Data from birdsnest.com.au reveals dresses and jumpsuits top the return list in Australia, with a 31% rate from over 85,000 returns last year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
Robotics

ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains

Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain
Partner Programmes

GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain

GPC Asia Pacific chooses RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across 600 stores, aiming to improve inventory and product availability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech
Digital Transformation

Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech

Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

UK consumers value store loyalty over brands, research shows
Customer service

UK consumers value store loyalty over brands, research shows

UK shoppers show stronger loyalty to stores than brands, with customer service and rewards driving loyalty, especially among those over 55 years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support

The Chartered Institute of Information Security teams with PTSD Resolution to offer trauma therapy and mental health support to UK cybersecurity professionals from May 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
AmBank Group sees 18% website traffic boost after digital overhaul
Digital Transformation

AmBank Group sees 18% website traffic boost after digital overhaul

AmBank Group's digital overhaul using Progress Sitefinity Cloud led to an 18% rise in website traffic and enhanced user engagement in Malaysia's banking sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year
Fintech

AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year

Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services
Disaster Recovery

Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services

Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025