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Australian Stories

Retail stories

Directo secures AUD $2 million to boost pharmacy marketplace

Directo, a Melbourne-based B2B pharmacy marketplace, has raised AUD $2 million from sophisticated investors to support its ambitious expansion and growth plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Power / Energy

Solstice Energy expands into electricity market with Gentrack

Solstice Energy has entered into the electricity market, focusing on providing comprehensive energy solutions with Gentrack's support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Customer Experience

Australian retailers reshape strategies to tackle privacy laws

Fiverr's latest report reveals Australian retailers revamping strategies to tackle new privacy regulations and economic pressures ahead of the 2024 holiday season.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Australian cyber security giants CSO Group & xAmplify merge

Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and AI integrator xAmplify have merged to form MARQ1, set to be Australia's largest home-grown cyber and AI services group.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Home loans

Cashrewards partners with ANZ Plus for integrated cashback

ANZ Plus partners with Cashrewards to offer seamless cashback services through its app, aiming to enhance financial benefits and customer convenience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Supply Chain

UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals

Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Phishing

Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky

Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Clean technologies

Economic pressures lead Australians to embrace secondhand shopping

New data indicates 26% of consumers are hesitant to make purchases over $200 in the next six months, reflecting growing economic pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Generative AI

UK consumers to prioritise holiday spending in 2024, says Coveo

UK consumers are poised to increase holiday spending for 2024, even if it means trimming expenses elsewhere, according to Coveo's latest research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Generative AI

Oracle unveils Intelligent Data Lake to boost data management

Oracle has launched its Intelligent Data Lake as part of the Data Intelligence Platform, promising to streamline data management by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

ServiceNow boosts AI capabilities with Now Platform Xanadu

ServiceNow debuts Now Platform Xanadu with hundreds of new AI features, promising enhanced productivity in IT, customer service, HR, and procurement.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

Adyen report reveals billions in payment cost-saving potential

Adyen's latest report shows businesses can save up to 59% on payment costs and increase revenue, highlighting the power of advanced payment technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement

Loop has launched a customisable order tracking solution to enhance shopper engagement, aiming to transform post-purchase experiences for retailers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

DoorDash expands global reach, partners with Oracle NetSuite

DoorDash leverages Oracle NetSuite for growing over 37 million active consumers monthly in 30+ countries, connecting buyers with 500,000+ local businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Digital Entertainment

IFA Berlin sees debut of XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro smart projector

XGIMI unveils the MoGo 3 Pro at IFA Berlin, a compact, versatile projector promising cinema-quality visuals and sound. Priced at AUD $1,099, available 6th Sept.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

Digital Entertainment

XGIMI launches AURA 2 4K UST projector with advanced features

XGIMI has unveiled the AURA 2, a 4K Ultra Short Throw projector featuring Dual Light 2.0 tech, Dolby Vision, and 60W speakers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Data Privacy

Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security and privacy

Travelling often means relying on public Wi-Fi, but it comes with security risks. Learn how tools like VPNs can protect your financial data from hackers.

By Mark Gorrie • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Customer Experience

Enhancing customer loyalty: Key advantage for mid-size retailers

Mid-size retailers can boost customer retention and long-term growth through innovative, secure loyalty programs, according to Loyalty Now CEO Anurag Vasisth.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024