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Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud on AI adoption
Unified Communications

Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud on AI adoption

Publicis Sapient has partnered with Google Cloud to boost generative AI adoption, creating a dedicated unit to assist enterprises in leveraging AI technologies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
EcoFlow offers up to 45% off in Black Friday Australia sale
Power / Energy

EcoFlow offers up to 45% off in Black Friday Australia sale

EcoFlow has launched significant Black Friday discounts in Australia, offering up to 45% off portable power products to help consumers this holiday season.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool
EduTech

Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool

Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps
Customer Experience

AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps

A new survey from Riverbed reveals that while 95% of retail leaders view AI as crucial, only 40% feel prepared for its implementation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Tioex invests USD $2 million in OpenAI & Databricks
Space Technologies

Tioex invests USD $2 million in OpenAI & Databricks

Tioex has made strategic investments in OpenAI and Databricks, acquiring shares worth USD $2 million as it focuses on accessible AI opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Facial recognition in retail sparks privacy concerns
Surveillance

Facial recognition in retail sparks privacy concerns

Experts warn that facial recognition technology in retail raises significant privacy concerns, with calls for organisations to ensure public acceptability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Weee! partners with Topsort to boost retail media strategy
DevOps

Weee! partners with Topsort to boost retail media strategy

Topsort has teamed up with Weee!, the largest Asian supermarket online in the US, to enhance retail media, aiming to empower sellers and boost visibility.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Searchspring unveils dynamic custom profiles for retail
Customer Experience

Searchspring unveils dynamic custom profiles for retail

Searchspring has introduced Dynamic Custom Profiles, enhancing ecommerce personalisation with real-time, shopper-specific recommendations for retailers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Amber Technology reveals luxury gifts for festive season
Christmas

Amber Technology reveals luxury gifts for festive season

Amber Technology's holiday gift guide features premium audio and entertainment products, including a wireless music streamer priced at AUD $1,799.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals
Supply Chain

UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals

With inflation rising, 54% of British consumers plan to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their average Christmas budget of GBP £352.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Finfare Connect & ZBD team up for Bitcoin rewards
Crypto

Finfare Connect & ZBD team up for Bitcoin rewards

Finfare Connect and ZBD have partnered to enable ZBD users to earn Bitcoin rewards through everyday transactions by linking payment accounts via the ZBD app.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping
Artificial Intelligence

AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping

Dublin's Johnston Retail Services has launched the AgeAI app in Ireland, aimed at preventing underage vape sales through precise facial age estimation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Megantic earns eight nominations at APAC Search Awards 2025
Marketing Technologies

Megantic earns eight nominations at APAC Search Awards 2025

Megantic has earned eight nominations at the APAC Search Awards 2025, recognising its strong performance in eCommerce SEO campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Acxiom unveils top CX trends for 2025 with human focus
Data Analytics

Acxiom unveils top CX trends for 2025 with human focus

Acxiom's latest report reveals key customer experience trends for 2025, highlighting the essential blend of human engagement and AI technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus
Marketing Technologies

Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus

Ciphr has acquired Avantus to enhance its services with employee benefits, marking its third acquisition in 18 months to boost HCM offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
High payment security fears lead UK customers to abandon carts
Customer Experience

High payment security fears lead UK customers to abandon carts

Nearly half of UK shoppers abandon online purchases over payment security fears, according to new research ahead of the Black Friday shopping event.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Adyen debuts Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ retailers
Crypto

Adyen debuts Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ retailers

Adyen has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling retailers like Lorna Jane to accept secure contactless payments without extra hardware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024