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Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
Digital Transformation

Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce

The eCommerce landscape in Australia is set for upheaval as Amazon introduces its budget-focused Haul storefront to compete with Temu's swift rise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

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Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards
Digital Signage

Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards

Wildstone teams up with oOh!media and Gawk Outdoor to manage advertising on 52 billboards across regional Victoria, marking its first Australian acquisition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Gigamon appoints Lisa Harrup Mieuli as Chief Marketing Officer
Storage

Gigamon appoints Lisa Harrup Mieuli as Chief Marketing Officer

Gigamon has appointed Lisa Harrup Mieuli as Chief Marketing Officer to enhance its global marketing strategy amid rising demand for deep observability.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Orange Cyberdefense appoints Ajay Bhardwaj as UK director
Cloud Access Security Broker

Orange Cyberdefense appoints Ajay Bhardwaj as UK director

Orange Cyberdefense has appointed Ajay Bhardwaj as UK Managing Director to boost market share and customer diversity amid increasing demand for cybersecurity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Lineaje appoints key leaders as part of expansion strategy
Supply Chain

Lineaje appoints key leaders as part of expansion strategy

Lineaje has appointed Intekhab Nazeer as CFO and Mikala Vidal as Head of Growth, aiming to enhance its expansion plans following last year's USD $138 million Series A funding.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Insurers focus on AI & growth amid sluggish progress
Customer Experience

Insurers focus on AI & growth amid sluggish progress

Research by Forrester reveals that insurers are focusing on driving growth and improving customer experience through AI investment and system modernisation by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector
Ransomware

KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector

The company's latest report reveals a drastic shift in cybercrime, with phishing attacks now accounting for 38% of retail data breaches in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Kogan.com reports strong growth with USD $493m sales in 1H25
Marketing Technologies

Kogan.com reports strong growth with USD $493m sales in 1H25

Kogan.com has revealed impressive financial results for the first half of FY25, with gross sales up 10.3% to USD $492.5 million and profitability increasing significantly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down
eCommerce

Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down

Amazon continues to dominate Australia's marketplace sector, as trust in competitors like Shein and Temu declines, according to the latest consumer report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
Manufacturing

IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024

IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Global semiconductor revenue to exceed USD $705 billion
Generative AI

Global semiconductor revenue to exceed USD $705 billion

Global semiconductor revenue surged to USD $626 billion in 2024, driven by strong demand for GPUs and AI processors, according to Gartner.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
Vertice secures $50 million to optimise enterprise spend
Software-as-a-Service

Vertice secures $50 million to optimise enterprise spend

Vertice has secured $50 million in Series C funding, boosting its total to over $100 million, aimed at enhancing global procurement processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Backbase highlights banking trends shaping the industry in 2025
Data Analytics

Backbase highlights banking trends shaping the industry in 2025

Backbase forecasts a USD $1 trillion transformation in banking by 2025, urging traditional banks to innovate or face a 30% market share loss to digital rivals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

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Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers
Marketing Technologies

Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers

Kantar's latest report reveals a surge in ad-supported streaming subscriptions in the UK, rising to 31% amid changing viewer habits and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
New Look partners with Medallia for customer insights
Data Analytics

New Look partners with Medallia for customer insights

New Look has joined forces with Medallia and Higher Oak to launch a comprehensive omnichannel customer experience programme, enhancing customer insights across all platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
ManyPets appoints Shane Larkin as Chief Marketing Officer
Sky

ManyPets appoints Shane Larkin as Chief Marketing Officer

ManyPets has appointed Shane Larkin as its new Chief Marketing Officer, focusing on enhancing its pet insurance offerings amid rising care costs.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Gen Z to boost UK January sales with GBP £2.5 billion spend
Customer Experience

Gen Z to boost UK January sales with GBP £2.5 billion spend

Gen Z consumers in the UK are set to spend GBP £2.5 billion during January sales, highlighting the need for brands to focus on personalisation and customer loyalty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025