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Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market
Fintech

Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market

Embedded finance is projected to be worth US$3.5 trillion to the global retail sector, accounting for 49% of the market within a decade, says Mambu report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
LOGIQ.AI advances machine data management with DPaaS offering
Platform-as-a-Service

LOGIQ.AI advances machine data management with DPaaS offering

LOGIQ.AI launches Observability Data Pipeline as a Service (DPaaS) LogFlow, designed to enable enterprises to utilise machine data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region
Report

Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region

New research from Infosys reveals a digital inclusion gap among New Zealand organisations, with 62% in the adopter phase of their digital accessibility journey.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend
Distributed Denial of Service

Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend

Record number of cyberattacks hit companies during Black Friday weekend, with DDoS attacks flooding the internet, says IT security provider Link11.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Malware

Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow

Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Network Infrastructure

ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks

ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
How retailers can accelerate their business through card-linked loyalty programs
Data Analytics

How retailers can accelerate their business through card-linked loyalty programs

Card-linked loyalty programs offer a seamless way for retailers to build stronger customer relationships. Find out the benefits in this article.

By Cary Lockwood • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
AI-driven counter fraud platform utilised by eftpos to help prevent cybercrime
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven counter fraud platform utilised by eftpos to help prevent cybercrime

eftpos launches AI-driven counter fraud platform to combat online cybercrime in Australia. Developed by Featurespace. #Cybersecurity #AI #Australia.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
From AI shop assistants to virtual changing rooms: Why human-centric tech will define the future of retail
Customer Relationship Management

From AI shop assistants to virtual changing rooms: Why human-centric tech will define the future of retail

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven Australians to online shopping, but there's still a desire for in-store experiences. How can retailers recreate this online?.

By Andal Alwan • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Virtual change rooms & AI shop assistants: Why the future of retail will be defined by human-centric tech
Customer Relationship Management

Virtual change rooms & AI shop assistants: Why the future of retail will be defined by human-centric tech

The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted online shopping in New Zealand, but consumers still value the in-store experience. How can retailers adapt?.

By Andal Alwan • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study
Health Technologies

Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study

While curiosity can address critical business challenges, many organisations struggle to develop and harness this skill.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Xero hits milestone in AI strategy with latest predictions feature
Fintech

Xero hits milestone in AI strategy with latest predictions feature

Xero has introduced a new AI feature to its platform that uses machine learning to predict bank reconciliation data, saving businesses time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
McAfee Enterprise and FireEye launch cloud security capabilities on AWS
Hyperscale

McAfee Enterprise and FireEye launch cloud security capabilities on AWS

McAfee Enterprise and FireEye have unveiled new cloud security capabilities on AWS, including integration with Amazon Inspector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Mobile eCommerce: In-app shopping set to reach an all-time high
EduTech

Mobile eCommerce: In-app shopping set to reach an all-time high

In-app shopping set to reach all-time high as mobile commerce continues to dominate, according to a study by Adjust and Sensor Tower.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Flipping the traditional security model on its head: taking a data-first approach to cybersecurity
Data Protection

Flipping the traditional security model on its head: taking a data-first approach to cybersecurity

Organisations are shifting towards a data-first security approach as data protection becomes more complex in the digital age.

By Scott Leach • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021

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Digital Edge expands portfolio with five data centers across Japan
Hyperscale

Digital Edge expands portfolio with five data centers across Japan

Digital Edge has completed its largest acquisition to date by adding five more data centers to its portfolio across Japan.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Tencent partners cloud business with AMD to launch StarLake servers in Southeast Asia
Endpoint Protection

Tencent partners cloud business with AMD to launch StarLake servers in Southeast Asia

Tencent Cloud partners with AMD to launch StarLake servers in Southeast Asia, expanding the use of cloud-based technologies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021