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OVO Energy Australia and Kaluza have launched new EV and solar plans, aiming to save customers up to AUD $450 annually through enhanced load shifting and solar integration.

Soft Space and Inflight Dublin partner to integrate Fasspos with Everhub on AirAsia, elevating inflight entertainment and boosting ancillary revenue.

WorkBuzz and Personal Group team up to bridge the tech gap for deskless workers, boosting morale and engagement through an integrated mobile app solution.

Yours Clothing, the UK’s leading plus-size fashion retailer, partners with Brave Bison to drive domestic and international growth through advanced performance marketing.

The artificial intelligence in media and entertainment market is set to rise from USD $10.24 billion in 2024 to USD $51.37 billion by 2034, driven by a 17.5% CAGR.

Priestleys Gourmet Delights has unveiled a 53 million AI-powered facility in Brisbane, doubling production capacity and creating 56 jobs by 2026.

Generative AI promises to revolutionise customer loyalty programs through hyper-personalisation and predictive modelling, say experts from Accor, The Warehouse Group, and Eagle Eye.

Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.

Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.

Ecommerce isn't killing physical stores; it's enhancing them. In 2023, Australians spent AUD $63.6 billion online, boosting bricks-and-mortar sales.

Flight Centre enhances service with AI-driven programme from Qualtrics, leveraging analytics into actionable insights and to improve travel experiences.

IoT technologies are transforming retail efficiency, from dynamic cleaning schedules to real-time temperature control and crowd management, says Ruby Whipp of mpro5.

Zurich and UTS have developed AI models to streamline life insurance underwriting, significantly cutting the time for decisions on mental health disclosures from 22 days to instant approvals.

NTT enhances fan experience at Indianapolis 500 with AI innovations, including the Race Like the Pros simulator and Smart Venue technology for seamless event management.

ECI Software Solutions' JobBoss² wins TrustRadius's 2024 Top Rated Award, reflecting strong customer satisfaction and real-world success in job shop management.

ASUS has released the AI-powered Vivobook S 15, a collaboration with Microsoft and Qualcomm, now available for pre-order in Australia.

Alibaba Cloud announced an ambitious expansion at its Global Summit in Paris, including new cloud regions in Mexico and Asia, and unveiled a generative AI platform.

Salesforce enhances Service Cloud with new features to unify data across digital channels, providing a seamless, personalised customer experience through their Einstein 1 Platform.

Salesforce has unveiled new Einstein Copilot features aimed at marketers and merchants, enhancing AI-driven customer interaction and business efficiency.

AliExpress's Consumer Insight Report reveals that younger Brits lead online fashion buying, with 93% shopping online, and livestream retail booming.