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Chronos Agency expands to Australia amid ecommerce demand shift
4 days ago
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Chronos Agency has expanded into Australia, appointing Nina Jung as Chief Revenue Officer, as demand grows for sustainable ecommerce strategies focused on customer retention.
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ReBound & Loop join forces to streamline eCommerce returns
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ReBound partners with Loop to revolutionise eCommerce returns, offering retailers enhanced consumer experience, cost reduction, and global logistics capabilities.
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Nasuni secures USD $1.2 billion investment led by Vista Equity
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Nasuni secures majority investment led by Vista Equity Partners, valued at approximately USD $1.2 billion, to boost growth and innovation in the hybrid cloud market.
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Hilary Oliver promoted to CCO to drive Tollring’s strategy
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Tollring has appointed Hilary Oliver as Chief Customer Officer to spearhead its customer success strategy, enhancing customer experience and retention.
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Xtend launches AI suite to boost e-commerce conversions
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Xtend launches an AI-driven suite to boost lower marketing funnel conversions in sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and travel, promising significant revenue gains and reduced acquisition costs.
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Constructor raises USD $25 million to triple valuation to USD $550 million
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AI-powered ecommerce search platform Constructor raises USD $25 million in Series B, nearly tripling its valuation to USD $550 million. Sapphire Ventures leads the round.
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UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance
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Senior decision-makers in UK and Ireland are eager to adopt generative AI but are hindered by a lack of strategic planning, data privacy concerns, and insufficient governance, says new SAS report.
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IriusRisk reports 51 percent revenue rise from AI expansion
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IriusRisk sees ARR soar by 51% in 2023, driven by AI-driven threat modelling solutions, strategic hires, and a strong focus on customer success.
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Consumer-centric delivery: The next frontier of retail success
Fri, 17th May 2024
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As online shopping surges, the delivery experience is becoming key. Australian retailers must meet high customer expectations to ensure lasting loyalty.
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Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats
Thu, 16th May 2024
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Amid increasing cyber threats in Singapore, Lumen Technologies enhances defences with an Advanced Managed Detection and Response solution, strengthening enterprise security.
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Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.
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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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ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.
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AppOmni sees 116% revenue growth in booming SaaS security sector
Wed, 8th May 2024
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SaaS security innovator, AppOmni, has notched up a whopping 116% year-on-year revenue growth, securing a quarter of Fortune 100 companies and 249 million global users.
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Unleash the potential of AI and elevate customer-centric marketing
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Transformative Gen AI could revolutionise customer-centric marketing, allowing more personalisation and efficiency, states Rio Longacre, Managing Director at Slalom.
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Rapid7 announces UK & Ireland winners of 2024 Partner Awards
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Rapid7 reveals Softcat, Integrity360 and Saepio Solutions as standout winners in its 2024 Partner Awards, lauding their proactive collaboration in enhancing customer cyber security.
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Atlas partners with datascalehr for major AI payroll revolution
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Atlas collaborates with datascalehr to overhaul its global payroll and HR management systems, leveraging its AI-native technology for data accuracy upgrades.
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Singaporeans value seamless, secure digital experiences, survey finds
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Singaporeans prioritise simple, secure online experiences, with 73% considering a brand switch for passwordless logins, reveals a survey by Ping Identity.
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Lifecycle Software unveils NEXUS for swift, efficient MVNO launch
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Lifecycle Software unveils mark-challenging platform, NEXUS, offering 'first of its kind' MVNE capabilities; promising swift, cost-effective market entry for aspiring MVNOs.
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NormCyber unveils service to enhance cyber incident readiness
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
NormCyber, a Fareham-based risk management firm, rolls out an Incident Response Readiness Assessment service to combat a 64% rise in cyber incidents by simulating attacks and fine-tuning their response.