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Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits
Crypto

Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits

A study by Applause has found that 76% of consumers abandon transactions if their preferred payment method is unavailable, impacting retailers significantly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
eCommerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns
Marketing Technologies

eCommerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns

eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand is surging with 83% and 77% of online shoppers purchasing monthly, despite rising concerns over data privacy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024
Customer Experience

Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024

Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Exclusive: SAS CTO discusses generative models, global reach
Supply Chain

Exclusive: SAS CTO discusses generative models, global reach

SAS CTO Bryan Harris details their billion-dollar investments in AI, advancements in generative models, and significant global industry impacts.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Alipay+ expands to 90 million merchants in 2024 summer campaign
Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Alipay+ expands to 90 million merchants in 2024 summer campaign

Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Radware unveils solution for PCI DSS 4.0 compliance
Firewalls

Radware unveils solution for PCI DSS 4.0 compliance

Radware unveils a PCI DSS 4.0 solution to help businesses streamline compliance, offering enhanced protection, visibility, and reporting via its cloud security platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Luke McManus joins Team Topologies as APAC Region Lead
Digital Transformation

Luke McManus joins Team Topologies as APAC Region Lead

Team Topologies has appointed Luke McManus as the APAC Region Lead, bringing over 20 years of technology experience to enhance regional operations.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Fiverr acquires AutoDS, enhancing eCommerce capabilities
Marketing Technologies

Fiverr acquires AutoDS, enhancing eCommerce capabilities

Fiverr has acquired AutoDS, boosting its eCommerce capabilities by integrating advanced dropshipping tools and expanding its reach to thousands of entrepreneurs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

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Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie to boost shopping tech
Customer Experience

Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie to boost shopping tech

Cashrewards has acquired Little Birdie, aiming to bolster its cashback platform with advanced product search and price comparison tools in time for Black Friday.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Milestone Systems expands APAC presence with new experience centre
EduTech

Milestone Systems expands APAC presence with new experience centre

Milestone Systems has launched its most interactive Experience Centre in Melbourne's Mulgrave, boosting its APAC presence with cutting-edge video tech solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Restive appoints head of research & experience design
Cybersecurity

Restive appoints head of research & experience design

Melbourne-based Restive promotes Florencia Mostaccio to Head of Research and Experience Design, enhancing their client engagement model and innovative skillset.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Clearing cybersecurity hurdles: Queensland's sprint to secure the 2032 Olympics
Digital Transformation

Clearing cybersecurity hurdles: Queensland's sprint to secure the 2032 Olympics

Queensland ramps up cybersecurity to safeguard the 2032 Olympics against evolving threats, prioritising identity security and global standards compliance.

By Nam Lam • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Australian telco complaints continue to decline in 2024
Unified Communications

Australian telco complaints continue to decline in 2024

Australia's telecommunications industry sees further improvement as complaints drop to 2.7 per 10,000 services in the April-June 2024 quarter, down from 3.1.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation
Customer Experience

Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation

Amid soaring living costs, Australian households cut non-essential spending by 1.9%, reports the ABS. Retail sector jitters follow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks
Hardware

Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks

Australia's 3G networks will be decommissioned next month, posing potential disruptions for retailers and hospitality businesses that rely on outdated tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments
Fintech

Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments

Fintech lender Plenti integrates NAB's Pay by Bank solution to offer PayTo transactions, enhancing loan repayment options with real-time, secure payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
JBL unveils Live TWS 3 series with smart charging case
Digital Entertainment

JBL unveils Live TWS 3 series with smart charging case

JBL unveils three new True Wireless earphones—Live Flex, Beam, and Buds TWS 3—featuring an innovative smart case with a 1.45-inch LED touch display. Prices start at NZD $269.95.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024