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Slyp reveals environmental impact of paper receipts on Black Friday
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Slyp, backed by Australia's major banks, reveals the damaging ecological and health impact of paper receipts on Black Friday.
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The ongoing evolution of intelligent edge computing
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Intelligent edge computing will bring significant opportunities for development and growth in the coming years.
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Indonesian smartphone market rebounds with 8.8% YoY growth in Q3 2023
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Indonesia's smartphone market sees growth after 8 quarters of decline, with high-priced smartphones leading the way, according to IDC data.
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Asia Pacific retail banks show growing interest in Generative AI
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Asia Pacific retail banks are showing increased interest in Generative AI, with 41% planning to invest, indicates an IDC report.
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UK firms pivot to AI as permacrisis prompts vital digital adaptations
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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edutech
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uc
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ai
A new report reveals 78% of UK IT decision-makers plan to use AI and automation to navigate the ongoing permacrisis.
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Hyve and Remarkable partner to reduce cloud downtime on Black Friday
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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virtualisation
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edge computing
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ecommerce
Brighton-based Hyve Managed Hosting has partnered with Remarkable Commerce to mitigate cloud downtime during Black Friday sales.
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London start-up Reboxed secures £1.6m for sustainable tech retail growth
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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sustainability
Sustainable tech start-up Reboxed has bagged £1.6m to boost its eco-friendly marketplace, aspiring to rehome 100 million devices by 2030.
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Lack of central data storage hinders customer support, reveals Sprinklr report
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
A Sprinklr report reveals that 46% of CX leaders lack the central data storage vital for a competitive customer service.
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Epson releases 4K laser display poised to transform classrooms & workspaces
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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edutech
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Epson introduces its first 3LCD lamp-free laser display with 4K technology, designed to revolutionise classrooms and workspaces.
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PAYSTRAX launches in UK after successful European growth
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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merchants
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paystrax
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partners
Lithuanian fintech PAYSTRAX begins UK operations after robust growth in Europe, aiming to impact the local tech scene.
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Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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online shopping
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fraud
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cybercriminals
Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.
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Easy Crypto debuts NZD-backed all-in-one wallet, stablecoin
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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blockchain
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defi
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cloud services
Easy Crypto, New Zealand's largest non-custodial crypto exchange, debuts NZD-backed stablecoin, NZDD, and an all-in-one wallet.
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Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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parliament
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global warming
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digital economy
UK industry leaders gathered at Parliament to strategise on the future of the digital economy, covering digital skills, diversity, and sustainability.
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Accenture & Avanade expedite data readiness & AI adoption with Microsoft Fabric
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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hcm
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ai
Accenture and Avanade are expanding their capabilities in data readiness and generative AI with the help of Microsoft technology.
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New NZ telco Rocket Mobile launches with unlimited data plans
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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uc
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commerce commission
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myrepublic
NZ's Rocket Mobile launches as a new telecommunication service bringing unlimited data plans, aiming to challenge rival companies' hidden costs.
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NZ's Myovolt scales global presence with United Sports Brands deal
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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dr
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Kiwi health-tech firm, Myovolt, anticipates a boost in its global footprint, thanks to a newly-agreed deal with global sports retailer, United Sports Brands.
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Social commerce strategies: changing the retail game plan
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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ecommerce
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ar, vr & metaverse
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social media
As social media strategies continue to evolve, they are set to open new doors for brands to create social commerce experiences.
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Charge into savings: BLUETTI's unmissable Black Friday deals
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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power / energy
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personal computing devices
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sales
Black Friday 2023 is here, and BLUETTI is offering great discounts of up to $5000 on portable solar generators and home backup solutions starting November 20th.
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New fintech platform Fils brings sustainability to payment companies
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
New fintech platform Fils, developed by Nameer Khan, equips payment firms with tools to integrate ESG values in operations.
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Tough times? Aussie brands need a multi-channel strategy
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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retailtech
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ecommerce
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d2c
Diversifying across multiple channels not only provides a competitive advantage but also helps brands hedge against potential downturns.