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Australians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for holiday shopping
Customer Relationship Management

Australians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for holiday shopping

A new study reveals that nearly a third of Australian shoppers are embracing AI chatbots for holiday shopping, marking a shift in consumer behaviour.

By Teleperformance • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Tradebyte predicts challenges & strategies for 2025
Customer Experience

Tradebyte predicts challenges & strategies for 2025

Tradebyte forecasts a dynamic future for eCommerce in 2025, highlighting challenges from potential U.S. protectionism and the need for European brands to adapt.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Rapid growth in Australian eCommerce & its challenges
Supply Chain

Rapid growth in Australian eCommerce & its challenges

Australian eCommerce is projected to reach AUD $90 billion by 2029, as retailers shift to smaller, frequent orders to meet rising customer expectations.

By Philip Makowski • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Seagate unveils gaming drives for the holiday season
Gaming

Seagate unveils gaming drives for the holiday season

Seagate has unveiled a new range of gaming hard drives and SSDs, set to enhance the gaming experience this Christmas for gamers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
HP unveils secure HP Elite t660 Thin Client for 2025
Digital Transformation

HP unveils secure HP Elite t660 Thin Client for 2025

HP has announced its new Elite t660 Thin Client, claiming to be the world's most secure desktop thin client, available from March 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Insta360 launches AI-powered video bar designed for meetings
Unified Communications

Insta360 launches AI-powered video bar designed for meetings

Insta360 has unveiled its first video bar, Insta360 Connect, promising a revolution in hybrid meetings with AI-powered features and superior audio.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Google Cloud unveils AI-powered Agentspace for enterprises
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud unveils AI-powered Agentspace for enterprises

Google Cloud launches Google Agentspace, an AI tool designed to enhance productivity in enterprises by enabling seamless access to information and automation.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
ShipStation enhances global shipping with Adobe link-up
Customer Experience

ShipStation enhances global shipping with Adobe link-up

ShipStation has deepened its partnership with Adobe Commerce to enhance global shipping options, streamlining order fulfilment for retailers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Industry experts predict major transformation by 2025
Data Analytics

Industry experts predict major transformation by 2025

Experts predict a major shift in marketing and advertising strategies by 2025, driven by customer data and AI advancements, transforming customer experiences.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Ipsotek partners with Spark NZ to launch AI Vision platform
Unified Communications

Ipsotek partners with Spark NZ to launch AI Vision platform

Ipsotek has partnered with Spark New Zealand to launch Spark AI Vision, an innovative AI Computer Vision platform to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
OfficeMax invests NZD $750,000 in wearable tech upgrade
Network Infrastructure

OfficeMax invests NZD $750,000 in wearable tech upgrade

OfficeMax has invested NZD $750,000 in wearable glove scanning technology to enhance productivity by 20% at its Auckland Distribution Centre.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
Crypto

Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus

A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
MSI begins laptop production in India with Chennai plant
Gaming

MSI begins laptop production in India with Chennai plant

MSI has launched production in India with its first manufacturing facility in Chennai, aiming to tap into the growing demand for high-performance laptops.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots
Breach Prevention

Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots

A study by Imperva reveals that 71% of UK consumers face challenges securing Christmas gifts due to scalping bots inflating prices by over 105%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
ADLINK launches EMP-100, a compact fanless Mini PC
Digital Signage

ADLINK launches EMP-100, a compact fanless Mini PC

ADLINK Technology has launched the EMP-100, a compact fanless Mini PC designed for smart retail and industrial applications, supporting dual 4K displays.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Devoli automates services, saves over NZD $20,000 annually
Unified Communications

Devoli automates services, saves over NZD $20,000 annually

Devoli has integrated automation bots in its Customer Success and Finance teams, improving efficiency and 24/7 service without rising costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Netsafe warns New Zealand shoppers of summer scam rise
Email Security

Netsafe warns New Zealand shoppers of summer scam rise

Netsafe warns New Zealanders of rising online shopping scams as the summer sales surge, with losses exceeding NZD $2.3 billion this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024