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Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
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PPRO partners with Afterpay to expand BNPL options for merchants
Tue, 28th May 2024
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commerce systems
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PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US e-commerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.
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ANZ SMBs ramp up marketing efforts amid economic challenges
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Despite facing economic challenges, ANZ small-to-medium businesses plan to intensify their marketing efforts in 2024, according to a study by Constant Contact.
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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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onedrive
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japan
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
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Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Keepit has launched two new data centres in Switzerland, offering secure, addressing the surging demand for Backup-as-a-Service and data recovery.
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Australia among top 10 for foreign direct investment
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
The 2024 FDICI reveals investor optimism bolstered by APAC markets, with Australia among the top FDI destinations, despite geopolitical tensions.
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Evestico expands fulfilment network to top 10 global e-commerce markets
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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canada
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south korea
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japan
Evestico significantly boosts its Trusted Fulfilment Partner network, reaching all Top 10 global e-commerce markets, offering international businesses streamlined operations.
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Paysend expands services with amplified Currencycloud partnership
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Fintech firms Paysend and Currencycloud expand partnership, aiming to extend Paysend's global services and boost its foreign exchange capabilities, potentially benefiting customers worldwide.
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Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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customer service
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canada
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deloitte
Australian tech solutions provider, Kinetic IT, secures title of 'Australia's Best Managed Company' for the third successive year, showcasing unwavering industry performance.
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Sendle expands global network in boost for Australian SMBs
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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In response to escalating global demand, Sendle, a popular small business courier service, expands its international shipping network by 40%, adding over 800 new pick-up locations across Australia.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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higher education
Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.
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Rob Phillpot appointed strategic advisor at HammerTech
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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oracle
Rob Phillpot, co-founder of construction software giant Aconex, joins Melbourne-based firm HammerTech as strategic advisor, boosting the company's global expansion plans into an industry ripe for technological investment.
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State Street Corporation expands Fund Connect ETF portal globally
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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State Street Corporation is set to go global with its Fund Connect ETF portal due to soaring demand, primarily from Europe and the APAC region, increasing automation's efficiency and reducing risk.
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HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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learning
Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
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Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.
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Gretchen Johnson joins Nexxen as new Chief People Officer
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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Nexxen appoints former Siprocal executive Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer, emphasising talent development and company culture.
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Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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fintechs
Software solutions giant Nemetschek Group discloses investment in US start-up Briq, aiming to boost digitalisation in the construction industry with its finance automation platform.
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ECI Software Solutions among 2024's Great Places to Work in six nations
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
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canada
ECI Software Solutions receives a 2024 Great Place to Work certification across six nations, marking consecutive years of recognition for bolstering workplace culture and innovation.
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Leaseweb launches Multi-CDN service in Asia Pacific region
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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saas
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gaming
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Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.