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Small retailers primed for growth while others struggle
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Contrary to popular belief, New Zealand's small retailers are poised for growth, whilst medium-sized businesses may struggle.
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AI in physical security: Opportunities, risks, and responsibility
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AI technology is changing the physical security industry, with machine learning and deep learning enhancing detection and object classification.
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First AWS Builder Studio launched in Melbourne's Amazon office
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Amazon Web Services debuts its first AWS Builder Studio in Melbourne, boosting the digital transformation journey for businesses across APAC.
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European consumers seek flexible return policies – study
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European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.
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Superloop secures six-year contract with Origin Energy
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telecommunications
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superloop
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isp
Superloop secures six-year contract with Origin Energy to provide wholesale internet services, bolstering its market position and promising a significant increase in its customer base.
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Mark Appel joins Sendcloud as Chief Marketing Officer
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Sendcloud, Europe's leading shipping platform, appoints top Dutch marketer Mark Appel as CMO to aid in navigating global shipping challenges amid a competitive e-commerce environment.
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Titans of Tech - Ameya Talwalkar of Cequence Security
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Meet Ameya Talwalkar, the Founder and CEO of Cequence Security, who are transforming digital security with its innovative and comprehensive approach to API vulnerabilities.
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Australian retail media giant Zitcha expands into London
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Australian retail media giant, Zitcha, advances into Europe by launching London office, aiming to capitalise on rapid maturation of the European retail media market.
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UK retailers confront barriers to AI adoption, study finds
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Despite 69% of retailers in the United Kingdom planning AI integration in the next two years, only 27% are currently utilising it.
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Australians likely to switch brands due to poor digital experience
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cx
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personalisation
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Over half of Australians may switch brands due to subpar digital experiences, an insight highlighted in the 2024 Publicis Sapient Digital Commerce Survey.
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Genetec unveils Security Center SaaS: a leap in physical security tech
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Genetec debuts innovative Security Center SaaS, a cybersecurity-focused unified service that integrates advanced physical security technology.
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eCommerce retailers at risk due to new email security rules
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A quarter of all eCommerce retailers face a decrease in email deliverability due to failure in meeting the DMARC policy criteria set by Yahoo and Google, warns a study by EasyDMARC.
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Generative AI set to disrupt NSW workforce by 2030
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Generative AI and other critical technologies set to impact nearly 96% of NSW's workforce with the ACS Digital Pulse report predicting substantial disruption across key sectors.
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IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support
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\Female leaders break barriers and redefine tech sector - experts from Eagle Eye emphasise diversity and female empowerment in the workplace for progress acceleration.
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IWD 2024: Celebrating Innovation on International Women's Day
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Innovating with Gen AI on International Women's Day: Engaging with pre-eminent female tech leaders as they shape the marketing landscape for a data-driven future.
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Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats
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Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.
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Lenovo report explores AI adoption & trends in ANZ
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cx
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Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.
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IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss’ of product and design
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design thinking
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Bonzai's Director of Product and Design advocates understanding user needs, strategic product planning, and patience on IWD 2024, urging appreciation 'beyond the gloss'.
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Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 770 NC noise-cancelling headphones
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reviews
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wireless headphones
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We at FutureFive NZ have been lucky enough to review the brand-new JBL LIVE 770 noise-cancelling headphones, which were released in January 2024. .
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IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
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leadership
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IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.
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Logitech's MX Brio webcam to redefine creative digital collaboration
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collaboration
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developers
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Logitech readies to launch its advanced MX Brio webcam, featuring 4K, AI enhancements and noise cancellation to delight creatives and developers with high-quality collaboration.
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Back-to-office trend spurs increased in-store shopping
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Australian workers are leading a global trend of returning to the office, contributing significantly to increased in-store shopping.
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Australians flock to loyalty programmes amidst living costs surge
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Amidst rising living costs, 95% of Australians utilise loyalty programmes, with usage up 18% YoY, according to a study by Pureprofile and Retail Doctor Group.
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BlueZoo launches software for BrightSign's Series-5 media players
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advertising
Tech company BlueZoo has developed software to aid global retailer campaign assessments, offering new revenue streams and enhanced advertising transparency.