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What happens when the global banking system 'goes down'?
Crypto

What happens when the global banking system 'goes down'?

When a US cyber security firm's update knocked out key global banking systems, many turned to crypto, demonstrating its unique resilience and potential.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day
Data Analytics

Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day

Adobe reports a record USD $14.2 billion in Amazon Prime Day sales for US retailers, an 11% YoY increase, driven by a surge in mobile shopping and steep discounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
ReBound & Loop join forces to streamline eCommerce returns
Customer Experience

ReBound & Loop join forces to streamline eCommerce returns

ReBound partners with Loop to revolutionise eCommerce returns, offering retailers enhanced consumer experience, cost reduction, and global logistics capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
Customer Experience

How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience

As eCommerce surges towards a projected USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, merchants and payment providers must enhance security and convenience to reduce cart abandonment.

By Jukka Yliuntinen • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
NTT DATA launches Edge AI to modernise industrial operations
Edge Computing

NTT DATA launches Edge AI to modernise industrial operations

NTT DATA has launched its innovative Edge AI platform to streamline industrial operations by enhancing real-time data integration and decision-making capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
The mindset and skills every SME should invest in NOW to succeed in future
Data Analytics

The mindset and skills every SME should invest in NOW to succeed in future

In a rapidly digitalising world, SMEs must invest in a future-ready mindset and essential skills like digital marketing, SEO, and data analytics to thrive.

By Digital Boost • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways
YouTube

Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways

Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Rocketlane secures USD $24 million Series B funding for CRM platform
Software-as-a-Service

Rocketlane secures USD $24 million Series B funding for CRM platform

Rocketlane has raised USD $24 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven CRM platform, aiming to revolutionise client project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day
Email Security

ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day

As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders
eCommerce

Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders

Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the eCommerce sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
How to optimize your brand's eCommerce site around key online shopping days
Data Analytics

How to optimize your brand's eCommerce site around key online shopping days

Optimise your eCommerce site for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day to capture shoppers and boost sales with data-driven strategies.

By Piotr Korzeniowski • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Adobe forecasts USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day
Data Analytics

Adobe forecasts USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day

Adobe projects a record-breaking USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day, driven by significant discounts, mobile shopping, and BNPL services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions
Digital Entertainment

Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions

A Bango study reveals that 66% of US shoppers find retail subscriptions unaffordable, with 76% desiring a single app to manage all their subscriptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Eagle Eye's Jonathan Reeve weighs in on AI Appreciation Day
Marketing Technologies

Eagle Eye's Jonathan Reeve weighs in on AI Appreciation Day

Jonathan Reeve of Eagle Eye discusses the real-world impact of AI on business strategy and personalisation, emphasising the need for AI Appreciation Day.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Agricultural Technology

Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy

New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.

By Rupert Carlyon • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out
Fintech

Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out

A striking 97% of executives report feeling unprepared for Google's third-party cookie phase-out, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Hexaware launches AI app for eCommerce product descriptions
Digital Transformation

Hexaware launches AI app for eCommerce product descriptions

Hexaware's new Gen AI App, now available on AWS Marketplace, helps eCommerce retailers automate product descriptions and boost customer engagement through AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
Marketing Technologies

Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global

Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Celonis & Emporix partner on AI-powered optimisation engine
Supply Chain

Celonis & Emporix partner on AI-powered optimisation engine

Celonis and Emporix unveil the AI-driven Emporix Orchestration Engine, promising real-time, end-to-end process optimisation with Celonis' Process Intelligence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024