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Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom
eCommerce

Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom

Facebook's dominance of social media is being challenged by Instagram and TikTok, according to new research from Hootsuite and We Are Social.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report
IT Industry

IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report

IDC publishes report on top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand, predicting a shift to digital-first organisations.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Dramatic profit decline for Microsoft New Zealand - annual report
Gaming

Dramatic profit decline for Microsoft New Zealand - annual report

Microsoft's New Zealand office has seen a major decrease in annual profit for the year ended June 2021 according to their new financial report.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
NZ Compare to acquire international comparison company PriceMe
Unified Communications

NZ Compare to acquire international comparison company PriceMe

Global Compare Group has announced the acquisition of the international, data-led, eCommerce comparison shopping business, PriceMe.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Phishing

COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021

While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Excellent CX requires first party data and robust strategies, survey finds
Customer Relationship Management

Excellent CX requires first party data and robust strategies, survey finds

Brands must prioritize customer identity data management as cookies become obsolete, according to a new Epsilon survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research
Malware

New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research

NortonLifeLock research reveals alarming rise in online tracking and security threats in New Zealand, with 6,327,788 cyber threats blocked in Q4 2021.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Predicted travel surge prompts Mystifly to implement new travel commerce solution
Data Analytics

Predicted travel surge prompts Mystifly to implement new travel commerce solution

Mystifly unveils its new Flight Data API, Mystifly Universe, offering better commerce solutions for the travel industry.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Apple's NZ sales arm reports $28m profit as revenue climbs
Apple

Apple's NZ sales arm reports $28m profit as revenue climbs

Apple's New Zealand sales arm has reported a $28.8 million profit for the last financial year, up from $23.4 m in 2020.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
EduTech

Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them

Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm
Supply Chain

$729.1b opportunity for global eCommerce logistics market says analyst firm

eCommerce logistics market set to reach $729.1 billion by 2027 and transform post-COVID marketplace, says report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Supply Chain

Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC

Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Putting the best price forward
Opinion

Putting the best price forward

The infamous abandon cart issue has plagued the eCommerce sector since its birth. Items sit awaiting purchase, and if left long enough, never purchased at all.

By JR Keene • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Proceedings filed against government software provider
Government

Proceedings filed against government software provider

The NZ Commerce Commission has now filed proceedings against digital government software company Objective Corporation Limited (Objective).

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness
EduTech

Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness

New Zealand's cryptocurrency usage rate is below the global average, with only 9% of Kiwi adults owning cryptocurrency, finds a new study by Finder.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Retail trends for 2022 highlight adoption of new tech and staff retention as crucial
Supply Chain

Retail trends for 2022 highlight adoption of new tech and staff retention as crucial

New analysis predicts that the adoption of new systems will shape the retail and supply chain industry in 2022.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
TradeWindow and Mastercard collaboration set to strengthen cross-border trade relations
Fintech

TradeWindow and Mastercard collaboration set to strengthen cross-border trade relations

TradeWindow has partnered with Mastercard in a bid to increase access to trade finance and simplify cross-border payments.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
A new way to test user experiences in Facebook, Metaverse, and VR
Customer Relationship Management

A new way to test user experiences in Facebook, Metaverse, and VR

UserTesting has released new templates for its Human Insight Platform, allowing fast feedback from users in the metaverse.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension
Virtual Private Networks

Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension

Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022