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Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs
Digital Transformation

Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs

Willis launches Zest Insurance, a digital platform offering tailored, fully online insurance solutions to Australian SMEs, starting with admin and support sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Pureprofile unveils Datarubico to streamline research insights
Software-as-a-Service

Pureprofile unveils Datarubico to streamline research insights

Pureprofile launches Datarubico, a self-serve platform offering brands greater control and cost-efficiency in research insights and sample management.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025

Global Stories

Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034

The Asia Pacific smart retail market is set to soar to USD $198.16 billion by 2034, driven by AI, IoT, and rising digital adoption across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Gigamon set to lead deep observability with 52 percent share by 2025
Hybrid Cloud

Gigamon set to lead deep observability with 52 percent share by 2025

Gigamon is set to lead the deep observability market with a 52% share by 2025 as demand for hybrid cloud security grows globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034
Firewalls

Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034

The data diode market is set to nearly double to USD $919.29 million by 2034, driven by rising cyber threats and regulatory demands across sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Mercury launches Qual at Scale for richer, faster surveys
Artificial Intelligence

Mercury launches Qual at Scale for richer, faster surveys

Mercury Analytics unveils Qual at Scale, merging broad surveys with deep interviews using AI for richer insights at costs like traditional quantitative research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Deputy names Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to drive AI
Data Analytics

Deputy names Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to drive AI

Deputy has named Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to spearhead AI innovation and enhance technology for shift-based businesses globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading
Data Analytics

KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading

KX and NVIDIA have launched the AI Banker Agent, an AI system designed to enhance real-time decision-making and client service in global trading markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
Digital Transformation

APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences

Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Nexxen unveils AI assistant to speed up campaign planning
Marketing Technologies

Nexxen unveils AI assistant to speed up campaign planning

Nexxen launches nexAI assistant, using generative AI to transform campaign planning by swiftly converting consumer data into actionable strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025
Digital Transformation

European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025

Nearly 80% of European brands plan to expand eCommerce beyond Amazon in 2025, embracing hybrid models amid rising costs and operational challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Qual at Scale: Unlocking the “Why” at a Whole New Level
Customer Experience

Qual at Scale: Unlocking the “Why” at a Whole New Level

Mercury Analytics launches Qual at Scale, an AI-driven tool offering in-depth qualitative research at survey scale for rapid, detailed consumer insights.

By Ron Howard • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts
Digital Transformation

Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts

Two-thirds of finance pros in the UK and US use AI daily to boost productivity, yet many struggle to measure its ROI effectively, says new Emburse report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control

UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year
Fintech

AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year

Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Chorus boosts NZ business fibre with new 1Gbps option, faster fixes
Unified Communications

Chorus boosts NZ business fibre with new 1Gbps option, faster fixes

Chorus unveils a 1Gbps symmetrical fibre plan for NZ businesses, enhancing speeds and restoration times to boost digital productivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Misalignment over AI adoption hampers UK mid-market growth
Customer Experience

Misalignment over AI adoption hampers UK mid-market growth

New research reveals a UK mid-market misalignment between IT and Business leaders on AI investment, hindering growth and productivity prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025