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Mobile app ordering four times faster than web, boosts loyalty

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Paytronix report reveals restaurant orders are up to four times faster on native mobile apps than web, boosting loyalty and repeat customer purchases.
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Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Only 23% of Australians trust companies to use AI responsibly, preferring human interaction over automation amid growing data privacy concerns.
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Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Trust in organisations managing identity data in Australia has dropped, with only 11% fully trusting them amid rising AI use and data security concerns.
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Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.
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Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.
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Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.
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Why better data management is the cornerstone of privacy readiness in Australia's regulatory future

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Australian privacy reforms demand stronger data management; businesses must embed governance and automation to stay compliant and maintain trust.
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Exclusive: Why automation & AI are now vital for Australian resilience

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Australian firms face rising IT outages and trust drops, making automation and AI vital for resilience ahead of APRA's CPS 230 compliance by July 2025.
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Aussies fed up with customer service bots, survey finds

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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More than half of Australians are frustrated with customer service bots and may stop buying from brands that fail to resolve their issues quickly and effectively.
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Exclusive: The importance of service reliability in avoiding end-customer dissatisfaction

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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Digital outages cost Australians AUD $5.3bn annually, eroding trust in telcos, banks and airlines as consumers seek more reliable alternatives.
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Forter unveils tools to help retailers manage agentic AI surge

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Forter launches new tools to help retailers track and manage rising agentic AI traffic, boosting fraud detection and enhancing eCommerce security.
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Australians lose trust as outages cost AUD $5.3b yearly

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Widespread outages have cost Australians AUD $5.3 billion yearly, with 68% losing trust in telecommunications amid rising service disruptions.
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Fresha sees higher engagement after switching to RCS messaging

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Fresha has boosted customer engagement with a 41.3% read rate and 7.1% more reviews after switching from SMS to secure RCS messaging powered by Twilio and Google.
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ADMA appoints Dr Sage Kelly to lead AI guidance for marketers

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ADMA has named Dr Sage Kelly Regulatory & Policy Manager to guide marketers on AI regulation amid rising AI use and skills gaps in the industry.
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Fraud, friction, and the future: Prioritising trust in a high-stakes market

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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A major Australian financial institution lost A$23m from unauthorised transactions, prompting a nationwide push to prioritise trust and fraud prevention in 2024.
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What CISOs wish PR teams knew

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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CISOs urge PR teams to prioritise accuracy over speed in breach communications and to understand cybersecurity basics for better crisis cooperation.
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AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.
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Australian consumers wary as AI delivers business benefits

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Australian businesses benefit from AI-driven customer engagement, yet 66% of consumers express exhaustion and seek greater trust and control over AI interactions.
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AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.
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AI for good: Balancing ethics and efficiency in the age of intelligent automation

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Businesses must balance ethics and efficiency as AI transforms industries, with a growing push for transparent, secure, and inclusive AI tools.