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Big four branch closures see shift in fintech market for regional businesses
Fintech

Big four branch closures see shift in fintech market for regional businesses

A new report by Zeller has revealed that the majority of regional businesses in Australia have been impacted as a result of branch closures by the big four.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2022

Global Stories

Commerce stories

Salesforce harnesses automated solutions with new developments
Data Analytics

Salesforce harnesses automated solutions with new developments

Salesforce has launched Sales Cloud Unlimited, a new feature to help accelerate productivity with AI and automation.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022
Linktree Marketplace creates new commerce options for creators
Integration

Linktree Marketplace creates new commerce options for creators

Linktree has launched Linktree Marketplace, a new forum for users to discover all of Linktree's partners, Link Apps, and integrations in one place.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
Going global: 9 tips from top Aussie retailers
Enterprise Resource Planning

Going global: 9 tips from top Aussie retailers

For growth-minded business owners, taking operations into larger, more lucrative overseas markets is often an essential step in achieving their ambitious goals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jun 2022
Lexmark launches ANZ first with retail publishing solution
Marketing Technologies

Lexmark launches ANZ first with retail publishing solution

Lexmark, a global imaging and IoT solutions leader, launched its Publishing Platform for Retail (PPR) in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
Freshworks launches new CRM with Shopify availability
Customer Relationship Management

Freshworks launches new CRM with Shopify availability

Freshworks has launched a new customer relationship management (CRM) solution, which has also been made available on the Shopify apps store.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2022
Retail and wholesale at significant risk of phishing attacks
Phishing

Retail and wholesale at significant risk of phishing attacks

Retail and wholesale environments face a 400% increase in phishing attacks, with SMS phishing on the rise, says new research by Zscaler.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Smith Brothers Media to drive marketing enhancements for Emperor Champagne
Marketing Technologies

Smith Brothers Media to drive marketing enhancements for Emperor Champagne

Emperor Champagne enlists Smith Brothers Media to revamp its online store and launch a subscription-based Champagne Club.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Salesforce announces new service and marketing innovations
Data Analytics

Salesforce announces new service and marketing innovations

Salesforce has announced a range of new service innovations, utilising AI and cloud intelligence for better customer experiences.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Study: External collaboration vital to help disconnected supply chains
Supply Chain

Study: External collaboration vital to help disconnected supply chains

A new study by SYSPRO has revealed that external collaboration may be the key to realigning the links of disconnected supply chains.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022
Optimizely (Welcome) named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Cloud Services

Optimizely (Welcome) named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Optimizely (Welcome) has announced that Gartner has named the company as a Leader in its 2022 Magic Quadrant for Content Marketing Platforms.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
BillingPlatform announces new range of product capabilities
Fintech

BillingPlatform announces new range of product capabilities

Revenue management company BillingPlatform has announced a range of new product capabilities and developments for the finance and commerce markets.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022
Delloop reveals new WordPress plug-in for customer engagement
Customers

Delloop reveals new WordPress plug-in for customer engagement

Delloop has revealed its WordPress eCommerce helper plug-in, 'Delloop for WooCommerce', which looks to help further engage with customers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Raiz Invest partners with Pokitpal for investment commerce opportunities
Investment

Raiz Invest partners with Pokitpal for investment commerce opportunities

Raiz Invest partners with Pokitpal to offer MasterCard, Visa, and Eftpos Card services, expanding opportunities for customers to save and invest.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
When implementing eCommerce cryptocurrency payments, think safety first
Crypto

When implementing eCommerce cryptocurrency payments, think safety first

One in four businesses plan to accept cryptocurrency in 2022, but it comes with risks. Sift offers solutions to ensure secure transactions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Commerce stories

First Table set to revive restaurant commerce in NZ with platform launch
Apps

First Table set to revive restaurant commerce in NZ with platform launch

New restaurant booking platform First Table has launched in New Zealand, offering 50% off the food bill for early diners.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Investigating the secure frontline of NZ's eInvoicing rollout
Fintech

Investigating the secure frontline of NZ's eInvoicing rollout

As of 31 March 2022, Central Government agencies in Aotearoa New Zealand were required to be capable of receiving eInvoices.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022