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The dynamic world of loyalty is rapidly evolving, reshaped by technology, consumer behaviour, and a quest for authenticity. Australian Loyalty Association experts offer firsthand insights into this transformation.

In the maelstrom of big data, AI is our lighthouse. It empowers us to see not just data but through data to, the heart of what makes our customers tick.

Over half of Oceania's privacy sector professionals predict budget cuts in 2024, accentuating global fears over underfunding and widespread misunderstanding of compliance obligations.

Manhattan Associates unveils the groundbreaking Fulfillment Experience Insights Dashboard, transforming omni-channel retail fulfillment with real-time benchmarking and strategic industry insights.

Liz Oakes, former Mastercard executive and payments industry veteran, joins the board of Mangopay, the payment infrastructure provider, as Non-Executive Director, as the firm embarks on a growth phase across Europe.

Alibaba International pilots 'Aidge', an AI-powered toolkit targeting SMEs' global expansion, tackling challenges of language, marketing costs, and access to talent.

eCommerce software provider Linnworks sets landmark global ePOS integration in a partnership with Lightspeed Commerce.

Pixis.ai and Channel Factory announce an exclusive global partnership to improve digital advertising campaigns through AI innovation, promising unparalleled efficiency and performance optimisation.

HypeAuditor report predicts Instagram influencer marketing will reach a dramatic USD $22 billion by 2025, driven by a surge in social e-commerce and a shift to digital advertising.

Australian media platform Zitcha has formed a strategic partnership with Axonet to enter the USD $44 billion US C-store media network, offering a new platform for efficient, measurable advertising.

Quanton founder, Garry Green, identifies disruptive tech such as generative AI and automated machine learning as the key to New Zealand's economic challenges.

Rockwell Automation's 2023 Sustainability Report emphasises its progress and commitment to sustainable change, underlining the role of smart manufacturing in achieving ESG goals.

Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.

Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.

Surging retail theft via self-checkouts sees cart-based losses doubling in a year, costing the average store over $102k annually, reveals an Everseen report.

Avanade unveils new AI retail solutions at NRF 2024, alongside findings that despite 90% of retailers ready for AI-driven experiences, hurdles remain due to a lack of AI guidelines and employee training.

In response to the surge in Quishing attacks, cybersecurity firm CybeReady introduces advanced QR Code Phishing Simulations and QR safety-centric 'Awareness Bites' into training platform.

Amidst economic woes, 9 in 10 businesses plan to revamp their loyalty schemes by 2027, with 65% expected to replatform.

The integration of AI in Customer Experience could herald a major industry shift, bringing personalisation, cost reduction and large-scale operation.

In 2024, Asia Pacific financial firms are leaning into document automation strategies to enhance productivity, in a climate of rapid change boosted by pandemic, inflation, and employee disengagement.