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Global shopping app installs soar 61% YoY in H1 2024
Customer Experience

Global shopping app installs soar 61% YoY in H1 2024

Global shopping app installs surged 61% YoY in H1 2024, far exceeding other verticals. Key drivers include retail media networks and mobile wallets, says Adjust.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

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Cybersecurity experts urge enhanced defence strategies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity experts urge enhanced defence strategies

As Cyber Awareness Month highlights ongoing risks, experts urge businesses to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures and improve employee training to combat evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
WorkBuzz acquires Agenda Consulting to boost NFP engagement
Human Capital Management

WorkBuzz acquires Agenda Consulting to boost NFP engagement

WorkBuzz has acquired Agenda Consulting to enhance engagement services for global not-for-profits, combining expertise to support employee and volunteer experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday

eCommerce brands are urged to rethink their reliance on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, adopting a year-round strategy to foster customer loyalty and sustainable growth.

By Jasmine Allen • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Gen Z lead brand switching due to boredom and price hikes
Marketing Technologies

Gen Z lead brand switching due to boredom and price hikes

SAP Emarsys reveals changing Aussie consumer behaviours, with 41% of Gen Z ditching brands from boredom and 65% swayed by rising costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US
Marketing Technologies

Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US

Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Salesforce launches AI innovations for enhanced Marketing Cloud
Customer Experience

Salesforce launches AI innovations for enhanced Marketing Cloud

Salesforce has released new AI-driven features in Marketing Cloud to bolster customer engagement, boost team productivity, and streamline campaigns with advanced automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Brightcove unveils AI Suite for enhanced video engagement
Hyperscale

Brightcove unveils AI Suite for enhanced video engagement

Brightcove unveils AI Suite to revolutionise video technology with AI-powered tools for content creation, management, engagement, and cost efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement
Marketing Technologies

Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement

Loop has launched a customisable order tracking solution to enhance shopper engagement, aiming to transform post-purchase experiences for retailers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Infinite Reality enters strategic partnership with Google Cloud
EduTech

Infinite Reality enters strategic partnership with Google Cloud

Infinite Reality partners with Google Cloud in a five-year deal to innovate and scale immersive digital experiences using AI, tech infrastructures, and 3D web solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Zendesk launches Relay to enhance customer communications
Customer Experience

Zendesk launches Relay to enhance customer communications

Zendesk ANZ launches Relay to help businesses send proactive, personalised messages via WhatsApp and SMS, enhancing customer service and boosting sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity
Unified Communications

Zoom unveils smart name tags to enhance hybrid meeting inclusivity

Zoom has launched the open beta of smart name tags, an AI-driven feature in Zoom Rooms, to boost inclusivity and engagement in hybrid meetings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Education Perfect modernises learning for 1.4 million students
EduTech

Education Perfect modernises learning for 1.4 million students

More than half of Australia's secondary schools now use Education Perfect's refreshed platform, fostering student agency and boosting educational outcomes for 1.4 million students.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

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LinkedIn reveals Australia's top startups for 2024
Supply Chain

LinkedIn reveals Australia's top startups for 2024

LinkedIn has unveiled Australia's top startups for 2024, showcasing promising companies across diverse sectors, including medicinal cannabis and food biotech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost
EduTech

Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost

New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Over a third of UK workers engage in 'pretend productivity'
Productivity

Over a third of UK workers engage in 'pretend productivity'

A Workhuman survey reveals 36% of UK employees are faking productivity due to an always-on culture, highlighting the need for better work-life balance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Orbus Software & Unipart join forces to boost digital solutions
Space

Orbus Software & Unipart join forces to boost digital solutions

Orbus Software and Unipart Consultancy form a new partnership to enhance digital transformation, utilising OrbusInfinity to provide live digital blueprints for diverse sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024