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Are Direct refreshes TheMarketHub ahead of Christmas
eCommerce

Are Direct refreshes TheMarketHub ahead of Christmas

Independent retailers can now buy 5,000-plus products without fees or minimum orders as Are Direct gears up for a busy Christmas period.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Infios named Gartner Customers' Choice for warehouse systems
Manufacturing

Infios named Gartner Customers' Choice for warehouse systems

The latest peer-rated nod bolsters Infios' standing with warehouse software buyers weighing reliability and support, not just features.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend
Robotics

Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend

Many Australian companies are still failing to translate rising AI budgets into measurable gains, with 37% showing no meaningful value.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

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FedEx expands import tool across Asia Pacific with payments
Supply Chain

FedEx expands import tool across Asia Pacific with payments

Importers in nine Asia Pacific markets can now clear shipments and pay duties and taxes in one place as border delays intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Fujitsu launches retail AI trial for seven Japanese firms
Manufacturing

Fujitsu launches retail AI trial for seven Japanese firms

The pilot aims to help retailers turn sales and customer data into faster decisions on stock, layouts and planning, Fujitsu said.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
OneAdvanced promotes Beetge to regional go-to-market role
Manufacturing

OneAdvanced promotes Beetge to regional go-to-market role

The software group is strengthening its ANZ push as it seeks deeper inroads into government, education and industrial markets.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
FreightInsure says lost freight doubles in December
Supply Chain

FreightInsure says lost freight doubles in December

Australian retailers face a January wave of complaints and replacement costs, as missing consignments drive 69% of December transit-claim growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
FedEx & Stripe join to boost small business finance
Fintech

FedEx & Stripe join to boost small business finance

Smaller businesses could gain fresh access to finance as shipping data from FedEx and Stripe's systems is used to assess lending risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion
Semiconductors

FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion

Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
MIT & Mecalux launch AI course for supply chain leaders
Manufacturing

MIT & Mecalux launch AI course for supply chain leaders

The two-day programme aims to help senior executives turn AI experiments into practical supply chain projects, from warehousing to forecasting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Cognizant & Cognition save 37% at Odyssey Logistics
Digital Transformation

Cognizant & Cognition save 37% at Odyssey Logistics

The move cut legacy migration costs by 37 per cent and put Odyssey Logistics' order intake and shipment lifecycle live on its OdysseyONE platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Vertiv names Michael Resha to lead global operations
Manufacturing

Vertiv names Michael Resha to lead global operations

Rising AI-driven demand is forcing the data-centre supplier to scale factories and logistics as Michael Resha takes over operations leadership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Dell launches their rugged laptops for field workers
Manufacturing

Dell launches their rugged laptops for field workers

The new models aim to give utilities, emergency crews and factory teams tougher, better-connected kit for work away from the office.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

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Maven backs Applied AGI with GBP £3m defence investment
Surveillance

Maven backs Applied AGI with GBP £3m defence investment

Britain's defence AI sector is drawing fresh capital as Applied AGI plans to hire engineers and expand computing capacity after a £3 million round.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Allegro expands North Somerset warehouses by 25,000 sq ft
Storage

Allegro expands North Somerset warehouses by 25,000 sq ft

The extra capacity will help the fulfilment firm serve bigger eCommerce brands and handle higher order volumes across the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Olive for Education nearly doubles revenue to €7.69m
IT services

Olive for Education nearly doubles revenue to €7.69m

Schools now drive most of Olive Group's business, as its education arm lifted revenue 97.2% to €7.69 million and EBITDA to €2.80 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
JLL marks 20 years in Vietnam as property market expands
Data centers

JLL marks 20 years in Vietnam as property market expands

Vietnam's expanding property market has helped JLL build a 350-strong local team, with industrial, logistics and data centres now driving demand.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week