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Oracle boosts productivity with new user experiences in HCM
2 days ago
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hcm
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oracle
Oracle unveils new user experience features in Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, including Activity Centres tailored for specific roles, aiming to boost productivity and organisational growth.
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Optimizely unveils new CMS with innovative Visual Builder tool
Last week
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saas
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paas
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ecm
Optimizely introduces its new SaaS CMS with the Visual Builder tool, empowering marketers to create and personalise websites effortlessly, enhancing engagement and conversions.
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Hardip Sohi-Bains joins Milestone Systems as chief officer
This month
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hcm
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digital entertainment
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milestone systems
Hardip Sohi-Bains has been appointed as the Chief People and Culture Officer at Milestone Systems, bringing experience from Ramboll and Novo Nordisk.
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Snapchat & Selfridges unveil AR Locker Room for Sportopia
This month
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ar, vr & metaverse
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london
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shopping
Snapchat and Selfridges unveil an AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street, blending tech and retail for an immersive sports experience this summer.
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Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4
This month
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gen z
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black friday
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millennials
Gen Z's optimism and spending power spike in UNiDAYS report, highlighting a shift in mood and loyalty trends for the year's final quarter. Brands, take note!.
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Consumers demand transparent, reliable business communications
Last month
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cdp
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martech
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transparency
A new report by Esendex reveals consumer demand for transparent and reliable business communications, with many willing to share details for personalised services.
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Nearly half of Singapore employees feel underpaid: ADP survey
Last month
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engineering
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apac
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japan
Nearly half of Singaporean employees feel underpaid, with Arts and Culture workers topping the dissatisfaction list at 67%, reports ADP's latest survey.
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Chatloop becomes experiences partner for Co-op Live arena
Last month
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personal computing devices
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digital footprint
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interactive
Chatloop has become the official shared experiences partner for Co-op Live, leveraging its technology to enhance live event interactions in the UK.
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Yahoo launches AI-powered ad solution with Innervate partnership
Last month
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ai
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australian
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engagement
Yahoo Advertising unveils Yahoo Creative, an AI-powered solution boosting personalised ad campaigns across platforms, with firms like Princess Cruises already on board.
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academyEX launches campaign with 76% boost in engagement
Last month
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ai
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community
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students
academyEX's new Find your EXfactor campaign, featuring a vibrant explainer video, has boosted engagement by 76%, reshaping how postgraduate education is marketed.
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UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns
Last month
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data privacy
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development
86% of UK managers believe AI can boost their effectiveness, but concerns about data privacy persist, with 33% expressing reservations.
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New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants
Last month
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e-learning
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mental health
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nz
UniServices and Whāraurau have launched a digital programme on D2L Brightspace to improve immunisation for migrants in New Zealand, addressing critical post-pandemic training gaps.
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Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist
Last month
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it training
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ai
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slack
Slack's latest Workforce Index reveals that 95% of Australian employees distrust AI, and 71% report monthly burnout. Despite this, AI usage is up 6% since January.
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AliExpress to give away UEFA EURO 2024 tickets in promotions
Last month
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paas
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cx
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martech
AliExpress is set to enhance its promotional campaigns by giving away 1,000 UEFA EURO 2024 tickets, bolstering its global consumer engagement with exciting football-themed activities.
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Flight Centre adopts Qualtrics AI to boost customer experience
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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Flight Centre enhances service with AI-driven programme from Qualtrics, leveraging analytics into actionable insights and to improve travel experiences.
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Nexxen chooses Stagwell for audience discovery & consumer insights solution
Mon, 20th May 2024
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martech
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risk & compliance
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cdp
Stagwell partners with Nexxen to enhance audience discovery and advertising efficacy, leveraging the new Nexxen Data Platform for deeper consumer insights and compliance.
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Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with giveaway
Mon, 20th May 2024
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edutech
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a global pizza giveaway, events in 20+ countries, and community engagements, marking the historic BTC purchase.
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AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ai
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strategy
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social media
Businesses in APAC are relying more on AI to handle social media, with 55% viewing it as essential amidst resource limitations, says a Meltwater report.
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UK workforce unready for change says Cornerstone OnDemand study
Tue, 14th May 2024
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it training
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devops
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apm
A new study by Cornerstone OnDemand reveals 63% of UK executives consider their workforce unprepared for change, underscoring a critical skills gap.
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Hoppr & Yahoo Advertising announce major partnership in Singapore
Fri, 10th May 2024
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digital entertainment
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yahoo
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advertising
Yahoo Advertising and connected TV platform Hoppr establish a partnership in Singapore, providing advertisers with innovative targeted TV solutions, using advanced ATV technology and Hoppr's patented methods.