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Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.
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ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.
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Amazon Singapore report highlights double-digit sales growth for 2023

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Amazon Global Selling Singapore's 2024 trend report highlights robust growth in cross-border eCommerce, projecting B2C export revenue to more than double.
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Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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DataStax's Warren Schilpzand has discussed leveraging AI for customer success, highlighting projects with Priceline, Macquarie Bank, and APAC market growth.
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Zitcha appoints former News Corp executives to senior roles

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Retail media platform Zitcha strengthens its global growth by appointing former News Corp executives Kate Marshall and Genevieve Cleaver to key roles.
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Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's first six-day Prime Day in Australia

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's six-day Prime Day in Australia, citing a doubling in sales for brands and rising consumer participation, despite recent price hikes.
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Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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Delivery platform Shippit launches Shippit Insights, empowering retailers with real-time analytics to enhance delivery operations and customer loyalty amidst economic challenges.
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Pattern study reveals trust gap in Australian online shopping

Tue, 28th May 2024
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Australian shoppers trust Amazon far more than emerging rivals Temu and Shein, reveals a Pattern study. Only 7% vouch for Temu's product quality.
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SquareX named most promising startup at Cyber Summit 2024

Tue, 21st May 2024
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SquareX, recognised as the Most Promising Startup for Best Overall Performance at the Cyber Entrepreneurship Summit 2024, unveiled its cutting-edge browser-native security solution at the RSA conference.
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New report reveals shifting consumer priorities in 2024 retail

Tue, 21st May 2024
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In 2024, transparency and pricing have overtaken next-day delivery as top consumer priorities, pushing retailers to refine logistics and embrace connected commerce, Linnworks reports.
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Brightcove leverages Amazon's AI technology for customer service

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Global streaming tech firm, Brightcove, partners with Amazon to utilise the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Amazon Q, to enhance customer service and boost efficiency.
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Amazon Q's AI increases business productivity by almost 50%

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Amazon Web Services launches Amazon Q, an AI assistant designed to boost employee productivity by up to 49%, as businesses continue to adopt digital transformation.
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Evri, Amazon, PayPal top list of brands abused by cyber scammers

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Cyber scammers exploit Evri, Amazon, and PayPal brands with phishing schemes, reveals a new study by tech retailer, Currys, indicating a rising threat of such scams.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Retail Personalisation Revolution

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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AI-powered retail personalisation is stepping up. Aiming for true one-to-one custom experiences, the industry leans into predictive AI, driven by robust data, to stay competitive.
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Pattern launches revolutionary supply chain tech 'Shelf' in Australia

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Pattern's 'Shelf' tech, a game-changing inventory and supply chain solution, offers Australian brands unprecedented control and visibility over products across eCommerce platforms.
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Kevel introduces Retail Media Cloud to power competitive retail ads

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Following a $23M Series C funding round, API-led ad platform Kevel debuts its Retail Media Cloud solution, empowering smaller retailers to compete.
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First AWS Builder Studio launched in Melbourne's Amazon office

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Amazon Web Services debuts its first AWS Builder Studio in Melbourne, boosting the digital transformation journey for businesses across APAC.
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IWD 2024: Transformative tech key to supporting student wellbeing

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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Higher Education institutions in the UK face considerable challenges as outdated tech intensifies problems around student wellbeing and retention.
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IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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A Singapore-based female founder offers advice on overcoming cybersecurity stereotypes and enhancing gender equality within the male-dominated industry.
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NVIDIA to host first physical GTC conference in five years

Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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NVIDIA prepares to reignite its flagship GTC 2024 conference at San Jose Convention Center, expecting over 300,000 attendees for the behemoth tech event after an absence of five years.