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Australians lose trust in online banking amid identity theft fears
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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A recent survey reveals growing distrust among Australians towards online banking security, with 65% of respondents expressing apprehension over identity theft risk.
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Mad Mex boosts sales with pioneering real-time data campaign
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Mad Mex's first-of-its-kind campaign, facilitated by Vistar Media and Hearts and Science in Australia and New Zealand, used near real-time store data to effectively boost footfall and sales.
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Ransomware attacks reach record high in 2023, Cyberint report reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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law enforcement
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oem
Ransomware attacks increased 55.5% in 2023, hitting a record 4,368 victims around the world, as cyber-criminals adapted to law enforcement tactics, says Cyberint's report.
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UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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google
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
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OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Australian tech platform OneTap Loyalty streamlines rewards earning process, integrating payment cards with loyalty programs and bolstering customer engagement.
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Eagle Eye launches EagleAI for grocery, retail personalisation
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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Eagle Eye debuts data science solution EagleAI, promising bespoke promotions and heightened customer loyalty for global retailers and grocers via AI-powered personalisation.
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Hands-on review: Meta Quest 3 VR headset
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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digital entertainment
With the addition of mixed reality via the device's colour pass-through cameras, could this be the next generation of consumer VR headsets?.
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Adanola, Sephora lead UK's fastest-growing digital businesses
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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Similarweb's Digital 100 report showcases the fastest growing digital businesses, reflecting changes in online consumer behaviour amid economic challenges.
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BlackFog report reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks in 2023
Sat, 13th Jan 2024
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BlackFog's December 2023 report reveals an alarming surge in ransomware attacks, with 70 incidents noted, indicating an escalating cyber threat scenario.
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ChatGPT introduces GPT Store for customised AI resources
Sat, 13th Jan 2024
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Reports reveal that over 3 million custom versions of AI language model, ChatGPT, were created in two months, prompting the launch of a new GPT Store for user-friendly discovery of successful designs.
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Publicis Sapient & Google Cloud to launch Retail Media Network Accelerator
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud to launch a Retail Media Network Accelerator, providing a platform for clients to boost revenue via customised ads and enhance customer engagement.
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Snowflake appoints Vijayant Rai as Managing Director for India
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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Snowflake appoints seasoned tech leader Vijayant Rai as new Managing Director for India, tasking him with business expansion and the promotion of the company's Data Cloud across diverse industries.
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High court grants Medtech preservation order against Valentia
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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physical security
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healthtech
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software
High Court grants Medtech order against Valentia Technologies, permitting investigations into alleged copyright infringement, data violations, and patient safety risks in healthcare industry.
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Edenred teams up with UK's thinkmoney to enhance fintech services
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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Edenred Payment Solutions partners with UK e-money firm, thinkmoney, strengthening card and account capabilities. This critical collaboration boosts thinkmoney's product range and enhances their customer experience.
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Singapore's Qashier launches 'groundbreaking' QR payment terminal
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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Singaporean fintech startup Qashier releases QashierPay Soundbox, a groundbreaking QR payment terminal that promises safer digital transactions and hastens the digitisation of payments.
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Auctane bolsters executive team with Matt Schurk and Sara Feulner
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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payroll systems
Auctane has bolstered its executive team, appointing sales veteran Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and HR expert Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer.
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Qrypt's quantum encryption joins NVIDIA's startup nurturing hub
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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Quantum-secure encryption firm, Qrypt, joins the illustrious Nvidia Inception programme, bolstering its quest to safeguard the AI industry data from emerging quantum threats.
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DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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opera
A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.
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UK tech sectors battle component & skills shortages
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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connectivity
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sales
UK's electronics, telecoms, and electrical sectors are grappling with major component and skills shortages, severely impacting their performance, a new report suggests.
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SingPost leverages Boomi for customer onboarding in digital shift
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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Singapore's SingPost has leveraged Boomi's platform in its digital transformation to quicken customer onboarding and improve delivery visibility.