Retail stories - Page 368

The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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storage
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cybersecurity
Skillsoft's EMEA MD explains how embedding key skills within in-house IT teams can help keep an organisation’s data safe and its employees productive.

Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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open source
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amazon
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ebay
The new generation of tech-savvy shoppers prefer to shop with online platforms like Amazon and eBay that provide lower prices.

Kiwi digital agency secures German web award for second year running
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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martech
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digital marketing
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resn
Wellington-based digital agency Resn has been crowned 'Agency of the Year' at the 2018 Awwwards Conference in Berlin, marking its second consecutive win.

JB Hi-Fi driving strong gains with surging Aussie growth, despite NZ decline
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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resellers
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financial results
JB Hi-Fi reported record H1 sales of AUD $3.7 billion, driven by strong Australian growth despite a slight decline in New Zealand performance.

C6 Intelligence expands Asia footprint with new managing director
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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corruption
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money laundering
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c6 intelligence
Cybercrime prevention agency C6 Intelligence has expanded its Asia operations through the appointment of a new APAC managing director for the region.

The Warehouse Group creates new executive role to drive 'crucial' IT transformation
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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chorus
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spark
The Warehouse Group appoints chief transformation officer to drive digital future and fix retail fundamentals.

Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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uc
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iot
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wireless networks
Accelerated Concepts announced it has launched an Australian-designed 4G failover router that delivers NBN speeds.

Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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intel
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spectre
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security vulnerabilities
Intel has rolled out patches for Spectre and Meltdown flaws in some Skylake processors, aiming to enhance data security amid previous update issues.

Crypto regulation will tame the 'wild west' of investment says Melbourne lawyer
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
With cryptocurrency regulation looming investors should welcome the changes rather than calling it quits, says one Australian tech lawyer.

Take a walk down Everyday Lane: Microsoft's Elevate event
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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surface
I recently had the opportunity to talk to Joel Holmes and Riki Plester from Microsoft about their upcoming partner event called Elevate.

Blockchain spending to surge 90% in 2018 with 60% on IT services
Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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blockchain
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it services
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spending
APAC spent around US$148m on blockchain solutions in 2017, with 2018's forecast almost double that and IT services taking the lion's share.

‘Huat’ does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.

Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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m&a
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tnt technologies
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ademco
Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.

Adobe introduces content intelligence to transform customer experience
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Adobe survey finds teens spend 11h daily on digital media; Adobe boosts Experience Manager to meet content demands.

2018, the year that...AR will overtake VR in popularity
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
In 2018, Augmented Reality (AR) is poised to overtake Virtual Reality (VR) in popularity due to its accessibility and practical applications across industries.

Expert opinion: Three simple ways to prevent data loss
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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encryption
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dlp
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breach prevention
IBM estimates the cost of a data breach is $3.62m, highlighting the importance of encryption - COMPAREX UK's expert on the matter provides his advice.

Venn IT kicks off 2018 with new Melbourne branch
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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venn it
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partners
Heading up the new Melbourne branch is Ashley Diffey who joins Venn IT Solutions with more than 15 years of experience.

2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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uc
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telco
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2degrees
2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.

Intel's new processors promise to relieve space & power constraints in edge computing
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
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sdn
Intel unveils Xeon D-2100 processors, targeting space- and power-constrained edge computing and data centres, with enhanced security and 5G capabilities.

Verifi arrives in ANZ ready to tackle Card Not Present fraud
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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uc
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contact centre
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verifi
In addition to expanding into new markets, Verifi also launched a new chargeback and fraud mitigation service.