The new functions could help supply chain teams cut stockouts, reduce supplier risk and speed factory decisions amid ongoing disruption.
Retailers are turning to specialist search tools as the category grows, with Gartner valuing the market at USD $17.41 billion in 2025.
Retailers can now run fraud checks and chargeback controls inside Shopify, as SEON and Domaine target fast-growing merchants facing rising losses.
The expansion will bolster Yealink's Asia-Pacific support and cloud operations as multinationals redraw regional bases, with Singapore gaining more tech jobs.
Irish sports technology firms could benefit from Oceania's fervent fan bases and elite systems, as ANZ looks for proven partners.
The resort town's tourism pressures will be used to test whether AI can improve trip planning while easing strain on local infrastructure.
Streaming viewers can spend up to 10 minutes choosing what to watch, giving brands a rare chance to grab attention before the show starts.
Australian marketers are turning to agentic AI to keep pace with fragmented customer journeys and rising demand for personalised content.
Automation is freeing FundTap staff from manual reconciliation as late payments squeeze small firms across Australia and New Zealand.
Brands using commerce media networks could get more precise targeting and personalised ads as first-party purchase data is linked to Adobe tools.
Half of organisations in Australia and New Zealand say AI use is ungoverned, heightening fears of deepfake scams and prompt-injection attacks.
The move gives Eagers exposure to Australia's growing vehicle subscription market as Karmo eyes annual recurring revenue of AUD $60 million by 2026.
Retailers are being pushed to capture sales from AI assistants as Salesforce links its commerce software to ChatGPT and other platforms.
Enterprise contact centres are facing tougher scrutiny over AI voice quality and provenance, with Voices betting on consented talent and governance.
Younger shoppers are helping secondhand, rental and repair purchases outpace broader retail as affordability and trust outweigh green claims.
Marketers are increasingly worried that AI answer engines are shaping first impressions before customers reach their websites.
It could cut customer service AI deployment from weeks to hours, while keeping human approval and oversight before agents go live.
Most shoppers are happy for AI to compare products, but only 4% want it involved in payment, a new survey shows.
Advertisers can now plug specialist AI tools into campaign work as Yahoo bets on open integrations over closed adtech systems.
Storm-hit growers in Hawke's Bay are spending on automation and cool stores to protect exports, cut bottlenecks and lift throughput.
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