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Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses
Customer Relationship Management

Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses

Many small firms are missing sales because slow follow-up lets prospects cool before they can be converted, Thryv says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Scurri reports 22% Q1 growth as retail shifts local
eCommerce

Scurri reports 22% Q1 growth as retail shifts local

Retailers are shifting towards domestic and European markets as cost pressures and slower US demand reshape parcel volumes across Scurri's platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility
Digital Transformation

Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility

Better online listings and reviews could help small businesses appear in AI recommendations as customers increasingly use chatbots to find local providers.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Delivery options drive AI shopping decisions, Ingrid finds
Customer Experience

Delivery options drive AI shopping decisions, Ingrid finds

Delivery details are now as decisive as product recommendations, with 61% of shoppers saying they can make or break an AI-led purchase.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ
Software-as-a-Service

Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ

Partners in Australia and New Zealand will get AI training and sales tools as demand rises for ERP guidance that delivers faster value.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

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Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth
Digital Transformation

Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth

Rising delivery demands are pushing retailers and marketplaces to seek faster, cheaper fulfilment without the cost of owning fleets or warehouses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums
Unified Communications

Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums

Partners in the UK channel face rising pressure to prove value as customers switch providers and demand faster innovation, longer-term roadmaps.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Talion wins SME Security Solution Award amid cyber shift
Digital Transformation

Talion wins SME Security Solution Award amid cyber shift

SMEs are demanding clearer incident response as cyber attacks rise, boosting Talion’s case for a model built around decision-making over alerts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service

Only 10% of customers rate service as great, as fragmented systems and poor empathy are driving churn and frustration.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
Firewalls

Building stronger foundations for the future of retail

Rising costs and demand for real-time services are pushing retailers to standardise networks, as patchwork systems slow expansion and raise risk.

By Laurence Malthouse • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
ServiceNow warns of Ireland's 284 million-hour service gap
Customer Relationship Management

ServiceNow warns of Ireland's 284 million-hour service gap

Irish consumers are losing 284 million hours a year to poor service, as weak systems and low empathy leave firms at risk of defections.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation
Data Protection

UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation

Greater efficiency and profit gains are pushing smaller firms to invest in data and AI, while compliance digitisation lags behind.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Rhinebeck Bank taps MANTL for digital account opening
Digital Transformation

Rhinebeck Bank taps MANTL for digital account opening

Automating new-account checks could cut onboarding delays for Rhinebeck Bank customers as it expands digital opening across branches and online.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Rugs Direct launches WhatsApp returns service in UK
Digital Transformation

Rugs Direct launches WhatsApp returns service in UK

Shoppers can now return rugs without printing labels or using a portal, as UK retailer Rugs Direct moves the process into WhatsApp.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience

A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found convenience can lift spend, with younger shoppers most willing to pay for smoother retail journeys.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Manhattan wins ABA100 award for warehouse innovation
Digital Transformation

Manhattan wins ABA100 award for warehouse innovation

Manhattan wins the ABA100 Supply Chain Innovation Award in Australia for its AI-driven, cloud-native Active Warehouse Management platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Colonial First State moves finance & HR to Oracle cloud
Data Analytics

Colonial First State moves finance & HR to Oracle cloud

Colonial First State shifts finance and HR to Oracle cloud to streamline operations and boost data-driven decisions on AUD $181 billion assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026