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Retail & eCommerce trends in 2025: AI & loyalty focus
Digital Transformation

Retail & eCommerce trends in 2025: AI & loyalty focus

Jamie Cairns of Fluent Commerce anticipates that 2025 will see a surge in AI utilisation and a stronger focus on customer loyalty in retail.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Study reveals emojis & phrases likely outdated by 2025
Social Media

Study reveals emojis & phrases likely outdated by 2025

A new study reveals that certain emojis and phrases, including the 'enraged face', could become outdated by 2025 as digital communication shifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Identity security in 2025: Zilla's insights & predictions
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Identity security in 2025: Zilla's insights & predictions

Zilla Security projects a pivotal evolution in identity security by 2025, highlighting the need for AI-driven strategies to combat escalating risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
New AI tool SecureGPT launched to aid retail loss prevention
Data Analytics

New AI tool SecureGPT launched to aid retail loss prevention

Appriss Retail has launched SecureGPT, a generative AI tool aimed at enhancing data analysis for retail loss prevention specialists.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Canto launches platform to aid in digital asset management
Digital Transformation

Canto launches platform to aid in digital asset management

Canto has launched Canto PIM, a platform aiming to simplify digital asset and product data management for brands amidst rising content demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Netacea secures GBP £4 million to combat bot attacks
Supply Chain

Netacea secures GBP £4 million to combat bot attacks

Netacea has secured an additional GBP £4 million investment from Mercia Asset Management to enhance its fight against sophisticated bot attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Vistar Media sees notable growth in Asia-Pacific in 2024
Enterprise Content Management

Vistar Media sees notable growth in Asia-Pacific in 2024

Vistar Media marks significant growth in the Asia-Pacific region, expanding its team by 50% and establishing new offices in Melbourne and Thailand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions
Data Protection

Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions

A new analysis reveals that 50% of cybersecurity incidents during M&A processes in 2024 were non-malicious, highlighting significant security challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list
Crypto

Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list

Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
Customer Experience

Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends

Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.

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

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TP-Link partners with Purdicom to expand MSP offerings
EduTech

TP-Link partners with Purdicom to expand MSP offerings

TP-Link has partnered with UK distributor Purdicom to enhance its Omada product offerings for Managed Service Providers across multiple sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Multiverse unveils on-premise AI device for SMEs in Australia
Data Privacy

Multiverse unveils on-premise AI device for SMEs in Australia

Multiverse Partners Technology has launched the SELODE Mother Box, an AI device for SMEs in Australia, providing secure, on-premise data management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Jac+Jack reports 19% ecommerce growth via Pattern partnership
Customer Relationship Management

Jac+Jack reports 19% ecommerce growth via Pattern partnership

Jac+Jack has reported a 19% revenue growth in ecommerce after partnering with Pattern, shifting focus to conversion-driven marketing strategies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
TurinTech AI & Boston form strategic AI solutions alliance
High Performance Computing

TurinTech AI & Boston form strategic AI solutions alliance

TurinTech AI and Boston have joined forces to enhance AI solutions, combining expertise in software and hardware to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
BlueAnt launches X5i speaker with impressive upgrades
Digital Entertainment

BlueAnt launches X5i speaker with impressive upgrades

BlueAnt has launched the X5i portable party speaker, featuring 120W power, enhanced bass, and dual microphones, retailing at AUD $479.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Australian small businesses call for action against eCommerce
eCommerce

Australian small businesses call for action against eCommerce

Two-thirds of small businesses in Australia urge government action to protect local retailers from the impact of international eCommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Australian firms face challenges in consumer data trust
Data Protection

Australian firms face challenges in consumer data trust

Paul Henaghan highlights the pressing challenges in Australia's cyber security, noting consumer distrust in data handling among local enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024