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Survey reveals UK's top & least-favoured Christmas gifts
Last week
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data analytics
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financial systems
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personalisation
A new CEWE report reveals that 73% of UK adults have faced disappointment with gifts, highlighting the best and worst presents for Christmas.
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Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
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mfa
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.
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Australian executives question hiring despite HR spend
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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hcm
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recruitment
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spending
A survey by SmartRecruiters reveals that nearly a third of Australian executives doubt their hiring quality, despite vast recruitment investments.
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IT department struggling to stay on budget? Avoid overspending with monitoring tools
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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spending
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workforce management
With IT budgets strained by software sprawl and rising costs, monitoring tools might be the solution to regain control and enhance efficiency.
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Gen Z in UK boosts gaming spend by 21% amid mobile rise
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
New research reveals UK Gen Z students have upped their gaming spend by 21% to GBP £48 monthly, contributing to GBP £3.4 billion annual sales.
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UK firms boost AI spending 177%, ChatGPT leads with 835% rise
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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ai
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productivity
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spending
UK businesses ramp up AI investment by 177% year-on-year, leveraging tools like ChatGPT and Fireflies.ai, but finance teams lag in adoption, reports Soldo.
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Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
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omnichannel
Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.
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Study shows return policies crucial for Australian retailers
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
As cost-of-living pressures rise, Australian shoppers are more selective and returns-savvy, making flexible return policies key to retail success, says a new study.
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Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.
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Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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saas
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genai
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Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.
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How will Labour address UK's innovation challenges?
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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leadership
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spending
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investment
Experts are weighing in on how the UK Labour government might address the nation's innovation challenges, and what it means for businesses.
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Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses are ramping up AI spending by 67% this year, driven by BSI’s findings that highlight the need for investment, training, and ethical standards to stay competitive globally.
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Ascertus & Lawcadia forge strategic partnership to streamline legal operations
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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collaboration
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bi
Ascertus has partnered with Lawcadia to enhance matter and spend management for corporate legal departments, solidifying their portfolio with innovative solutions.
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AI use in mining on the rise, says Augment Technologies CEO
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai
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spending
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revenue management
AI use in mining surges as firms seek to boost safety and revenue, with spending tripled in 5 years, reports Augment Technologies CEO Brice Gower.
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Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Shopify's Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 reveals 68% of regional retailers will up social commerce spending amid economic challenges, driven by rising consumer engagement on platforms like TikTok.
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Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australia’s CSO Group and xAmplify are set to merge, forming the nation's largest integrator of AI, cyber security, and business automation services, with a combined turnover of AUD $100 million.
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Milieu Insight & FemTech Asia reveal insights into SEA femtech
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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social media
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spending
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investment
Milieu Insight and FemTech Association Asia's latest report reveals femtech adoption by 60% of consumers in Southeast Asia, spotlighting strong growth and interest.
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Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives
Tue, 28th May 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.
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Trustly's Azura checkout boosts user spending & conversions
Fri, 24th May 2024
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data protection
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fintech
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ecommerce
Trustly's Azura checkout technology has transformed consumer payment habits across Europe, boosting spending, frequency, transaction speed, and conversion rates.
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Tackling the gender pay gap is a gamechanger for everyone
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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planning
Closing the gender pay gap benefits us all: from boosting productivity to fostering fairness. Join the movement towards equality and prosperity.