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Australian retail faces digital transformation challenges
Data Protection

Australian retail faces digital transformation challenges

New SOTI research uncovers growing demand for digital transformation in Australia's retail section, with 93% of consumers using in-store tech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Four technology trends shaping Australia in 2024
Hyperscale

Four technology trends shaping Australia in 2024

Given concerns about data management and protection, the rise of private AI will become a significant trend in 2024 and beyond.

By Guy Danskine • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Cloudwerx acquires AI consultancy Lightfold in strategic expansion
Unified Communications

Cloudwerx acquires AI consultancy Lightfold in strategic expansion

Cloudwerx, acquires Australian AI consultancy, Lightfold, broadening its advanced, data-driven service offering to customers in the APAC region.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
ASUS unveils pre-orders for innovative dual-screen Zenbook DUO in Australia
ASUS

ASUS unveils pre-orders for innovative dual-screen Zenbook DUO in Australia

ASUS announces pre-order availability for Zenbook DUO - the world's first 14 OLED two-screen laptop, set to launch in Australia on 14th February 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

AS Colour to upgrade Melbourne centre with advanced automation system
Supply Chain

AS Colour to upgrade Melbourne centre with advanced automation system

AS Colour plans to boost its Melbourne operation with a state-of-the-art automation system, replicating the success of its automated New Zealand centre.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Acumen prioritises data & AI for consumer brand competitiveness
Data Analytics

Acumen prioritises data & AI for consumer brand competitiveness

Acumen focuses on developing AI and data solutions to aid consumer brands in aggressive promotional strategies amidst the cost-of-living crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Woolworths & Last Yard expand digital shelf strategy partnership
Digital Transformation

Woolworths & Last Yard expand digital shelf strategy partnership

Woolworths Group expands partnership with Last Yard to digitise the in-store customer experience, transitioning from paper to electronic shelf labels, as announced at the NRF24 conference.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
The ABCs of top 2024 trends For digital experience success
Data Analytics

The ABCs of top 2024 trends For digital experience success

Integrating these trends into your digital CX this year is a strategic imperative to future-proof your brand and ensure success in the months ahead.

By Albert Nel • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Zoom unveils new interactive app for Apple Vision Pro
Unified Communications

Zoom unveils new interactive app for Apple Vision Pro

Zoom's new app for Apple Vision Pro, launching on 2 February, offers a more tangible and realistic meeting experience on remote platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Tax solutions: Convenience versus effectiveness
Fintech

Tax solutions: Convenience versus effectiveness

It is imperative to delve into key considerations that will shape the evaluation between these two alternative options of effectiveness versus convenience.

By Anuj Jain • 9 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Enzoic & ThreatQuotient unite to tackle Dark Web threats
Cybersecurity

Enzoic & ThreatQuotient unite to tackle Dark Web threats

Enzoic joins forces with ThreatQuotient to utilise Dark Web monitoring skills for early detection and rapid response to online cyber threats, primarily exposed credentials.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Tech bargain hunters risk malware exposure, reveals study
Malware

Tech bargain hunters risk malware exposure, reveals study

One-third of search engine results for popular tech items may lead to harmful malware-laden websites, according to a study by MoneySuperMarket Credit Cards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
HERE Technologies expands what3words partnership to boost delivery efficiency
Supply Chain

HERE Technologies expands what3words partnership to boost delivery efficiency

HERE Technologies enhances its partnership with what3words, streamlining business access to precise global location tech. This move responds to growing consumer demand for accurate delivery services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy
Human Capital Management

Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy

Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Accenture

Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director

Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
St Michaels development in Manchester to receive 10Gbps business internet
Unified Communications

St Michaels development in Manchester to receive 10Gbps business internet

The £400m St Michaels development in Manchester will provide top-tier office space and luxury apartments with up to 10Gbps internet within 24 hours of installation, courtesy of Telcom's Preconnect service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Distil.ai reveals UK shopping habits shift post-Christmas
Data Analytics

Distil.ai reveals UK shopping habits shift post-Christmas

Analysis of shopping data by Distil.ai exhibits a surge in UK consumer spending post-Christmas, displacing Black Friday as the most profitable sales period and signalling a shift in habits.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024