Retail stories - Page 7
Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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gender diversity
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financial services
Australian tech provider Software@Scale has been honoured as a Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 'Rising Star' after achieving a remarkable 2,356% revenue growth.
xMoney Global appoints Siourounis as CEO amid MiCA push
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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financial systems
xMoney Global has appointed Dr. Greg Siourounis as CEO, aiming to revolutionise digital payments with an integrated fiat and crypto platform.
Commonwealth Bank uses AI to enhance customer service
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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crm
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fintech
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cx
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is leveraging AI to improve customer service, reducing scam losses by 50%, fraud by 30%, and call wait times by 40%.
Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.
Cyber security spending to hit USD $212B amid AI threats
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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application security
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devsecops
The cyber security sector anticipates a dramatic rise in threats by 2025, with global information security spending predicted to hit USD $212 billion.
Global trade challenges rise with AI & customs complexity
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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outsourcing
A report reveals growing challenges in global trade, citing complex customs regulations, skills shortages, and AI's impact amid geopolitical disruptions.
Businesses urge UK to embrace digital deposit returns
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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recycling
Over 60 businesses, including Ocado and Co-op, are urging the UK Government to enhance the Deposit Return Scheme with digital innovations for better recycling.
Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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payment technologies
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paypal
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online shopping
As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.
NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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genai
NTT DATA plans to acquire Niveus Solutions, boosting its Google Cloud capabilities with an additional 1,000 experts to enhance AI and data engineering services.
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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cloud services
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av
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.
Blue Yonder cyberattack exposes UK-US supply chain flaws
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
A ransomware attack on software provider Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for grocery retailers in the UK and US, highlighting security vulnerabilities.
Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.
AI could be key to restoring consumer trust in Singapore
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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cdp
A Salesforce report reveals a significant drop in consumer trust among Singaporeans, with 75% of respondents seeking more consistent interactions and AI solutions.
YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ecommerce
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holiday season
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smes
YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.
UK technology in 2025: AI integration & sustainability
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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data integration
Industry leaders predict that AI integration and sustainability regulations will shape the UK's tech landscape in 2025, dominating business strategies.
AI & IT systems crucial for retail success on Black Friday
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As Black Friday looms, retailers face the dual challenge of IT resilience and consumer trust in AI, with only 10% of UK shoppers keen to use AI tools.
AI is revolutionising retail loyalty with real-time data
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cx
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data science
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martech
Retail loyalty programmes are evolving through data science and AI, with Eagle Eye's report suggesting hyperpersonalisation may soon be the norm.
Exclusive: LogicMonitor leads hybrid observability across APJ region
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
LogicMonitor is establishing itself as a leader in hybrid observability across the APJ region, focusing on AI-driven solutions to enhance customer success.
Pallion partners with Boomi for digital transformation boost
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Pallion has teamed up with Boomi to enhance operational resilience and customer experience through its Enterprise Platform in a significant digital transformation push.
Strand boosts online revenue by 37% with Pattern's AI tools
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Strand has seen a 37% rise in online revenue thanks to its partnership with Pattern, which has leveraged AI to enhance digital marketing strategies.