Retail stories - Page 281

Splunk in the wild: the ‘data to everything’ platform in action
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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crm
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data analytics
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siem
Splunk’s 'data to everything' platform is revolutionising businesses globally by turning raw data into actionable insights, spotlighted at conf.19.

Global smart speaker market experiences 45% growth
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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digital entertainment
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google
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amazon
Amazon leads the global smart speaker market with 10.4 million units shipped in Q3 2019, according to Canalys. Google slips to fourth.

Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
Global payment security compliance dropped to 37% in 2019, with APAC leading at 69.6%, according to Verizon's report, posing risks to cardholder data.

Sennheiser fuses Microsoft Teams into newest wireless speaker
Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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uc
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Sennheiser’s latest office product brings Microsoft Teams capabilities to the forefront of workplace collaboration through audio.

Fortinet: Keeping cloud platforms secure across the board
Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Shadow IT – cloud applications that store corporate data unbeknownst to IT – not only increase risk but can actually violate data privacy laws.

The rise of the Neobanks: How they challenge traditional banking
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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bnpl
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financial institutions
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mozo
Neobanks are catering to customers who are tired of the big banks and those who seek alternatives, says financial advisory firm Mozo.

ManageEngine leverages AU data centres to bring data closer to home
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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manageengine
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cloud data center
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zoho
ManageEngine is now utilising Melbourne and Sydney data centres to align with Australian data privacy laws, ensuring data residency and compliance.

NetDragon raises $150m to expand China education sector
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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edutech
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investment
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netdragon
NetDragon secures USD $150 million from Ascendent Capital Partners to bolster its education subsidiary, enhancing China’s burgeoning education sector.

Hands (and body)-on review: The Dyson Pure Cool Me
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
The Dyson Pure Cool Me, retailing at NZD $549, offers allergen-sensitive individuals a personal, innovative, and quiet cooling solution. Here's the review.

Scale Computing integrates retail solution with Schneider Electric
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Schneider Electric partners with Scale Computing to integrate the HC3 Edge for retail solution into EcoStruxure Micro Data Centers, enhancing retail operations.

Predictions: How process and workflow automation will evolve in 2020
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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rpa
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apm
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low-code
Those who have started the journey with workflow automation will expand their efforts while some businesses who have yet to begin will get to work.

Bitglass report finds 66% of companies omit key security tool
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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casb
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iam
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healthtech
A Bitglass report reveals that while 86% of firms have cloud tools, only 34% use SSO, highlighting a troubling gap in cloud security measures.

IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global smartphone shipments increase in Q3 2019, ending seven quarters of decline, says IDC. Indian market leads growth. Chinese brands rise.

Public cloud services to drive APAC cloud computing revenue during 2018-23
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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private cloud
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Public cloud services will be the top revenue generator for cloud computing in the Asia-Pacific region, according to GlobalData.

NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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gaming
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cartech
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digital entertainment
New Zealand car retailers are transforming a Jaguar F-PACE SUV into an Xbox controller, letting buyers test drive vehicles in a virtual racing game.

Cybera teams up with Apex for DX in retail
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Cybera has partnered with Apex Supply Chain Technologies to streamline digital transformation in retail, restaurants, and foodservice industries.

Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
Chatbots and digital employees are now an established part of communication between New Zealand businesses and customers.

Cohesity nabs Veritas exec for chief revenue role
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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recruitment
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veritas
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cohesity
Michael Cremen appointed chief revenue officer for data management company Cohesity, bringing 25 years of experience in the industry.

Make the most of your data or risk your market status, organisations told
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
GlobalData warns that businesses failing to leverage big data risk losing market status as rivals gain a competitive edge by harnessing diverse data sets.

eInvoicing firm Storecove lands in Asia Pacific
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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einvoicing
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storecove
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pearcey foundation
Australian tech entrepreneur and former Squirrel Street founder & CEO Simon Foster will lead Storecove as APAC general manager.