Retail stories - Page 47

NAB & Banked to launch 'Pay by Bank' for Australian shoppers
Wed, 15th May 2024
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
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modernisation
A unique banking alliance has been forged in Australia, as National Australia Bank teams up with global fintech Banked to bring Pay by Bank to consumers, enhancing transaction flexibility and control.

Loop expands returns management to Salesforce Commerce Cloud
Wed, 15th May 2024
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martech
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cdp
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salesforce
Loop expands its celebrated returns management software to support enterprise merchants on Salesforce Commerce Cloud, enhancing returns efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Mars Agency rebrands as Mars United Commerce for global growth
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ecommerce
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growth
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retail media
Mars Agency has rebranded to Mars United Commerce, reflecting its evolution into a full-service commerce marketing partner.

Boomi expands API management with strategic acquisitions
Wed, 15th May 2024
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healthtech
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m&a
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boomi
Boomi strengthens its API management with key acquisitions from APIIDA and Cloud Software Group, aiming to simplify and secure API ecosystems for enterprises.

Guidewire study reveals customer attitudes to AI in insurance
Wed, 15th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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email
Guidewire's latest study reveals varied customer opinions on the insurance industry, highlighting the impact of personal experiences, tech advances, and diversity.

V2 Digital receives AUD $30 million boost from Columbia Capital
Tue, 14th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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healthtech
Australian tech startup V2 Digital secures AUD$30 million from Columbia Capital to fuel ambitious expansion plans, aiming to dominate the APAC digital consultancy market.

Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic
Tue, 14th May 2024
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ai
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Hexaware Technologies has boosted its data and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of respected Minneapolis-based data consulting firm, Softcrylic, promising to refine customer journeys through advanced data utilisation.

Exclusive: How Teradata is supporting the Australian Government
Tue, 14th May 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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llms
Teradata is steering digital transformation in the Australian federal government sectors, says Simon Williams, leveraging AI and cloud computing for efficient data management.

Paul Tuffs named as Tanium's VP for A/NZ in expansion bid
Tue, 14th May 2024
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edr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Tech giant Tanium appoints Paul Tuffs, an industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience, as the Regional Vice President for A/NZ to underpin regional growth plans.

Kaluza propels global expansion with new CEO Melissa Gander
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cartech
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ai
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solar power
Former COO, Melissa Gander, steps into the role of CEO at leading energy software firm Kaluza, poised to drive global growth and further revolutionise the energy sector.

PMT Security boosts executive team with trio of strategic hires
Mon, 13th May 2024
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pmt security
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growth
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job moves
PMT Security strengthens its management team, appointing three new executives amid expansion efforts in Adelaide and Brisbane, signalling their robust growth phase.

2025 will be “explosive” for SAS – CTO Bryan Harris
Fri, 10th May 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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ai models
“By unifying our software, both the platform and our solutions, we’re able to give a consistent experience to our customers.".

Buy Kiwi's plea to support local businesses boosts NZ economy
Fri, 10th May 2024
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ecommerce
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online shopping
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consumer guarantees act
Amidst NZ's retail slump, local eCommerce platform, Buy Kiwi, champions home-grown companies, promoting local spending for national economic resilience.

High-street stores' software failures: A wake-up call for retail
Thu, 9th May 2024
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devops
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apm
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ai
Repeated software failures at major UK retailers, resulting in delivery hiccups and incorrect payments, highlight an urgent need for improved system maintenance and quality assurance.

Munro Footwear Group picks Fluent for unified inventory solution
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ecommerce
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distributors
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retail distribution
Munro Footwear Group, an Australian footwear leader, boosts its inventory efficiency by adopting Fluent Order Management.

Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ
Thu, 9th May 2024
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uc
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genai
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ai
Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.

ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence
Wed, 8th May 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Shoppers in Australia and New Zealand seek more personalised online experiences, but remain wary of artificial intelligence's role in retail, as the new commercetools study finds.

DataMesh & Visa collaborate to revolutionise card payment experience
Wed, 8th May 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
Payment technology firm DataMesh Group allies with Visa to revolutionise card-acceptance payment processing, ditching the one-size-fits-all approach for a customisable alternative.

Traceable AI secures USD $30m for cutting-edge API security solutions
Wed, 8th May 2024
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breach prevention
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healthtech
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data breach
Securing a strategic investment of USD $30 million, API security player Traceable AI indicates the sector's growing importance, with 300% YoY growth, aiming to bolster API security initiatives worldwide.

Frasers Group to massively revamp digital infrastructure for optimisation
Tue, 7th May 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Frasers Group announces a substantial investment in a tech upgrade of its digital infrastructure for enhanced operational efficiency and the optimisation of the ecommerce experience.