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Peacock Bros acquires insignia to boost supply chain solutions
Supply Chain

Peacock Bros acquires insignia to boost supply chain solutions

Australian supply chain firm, Peacock Bros., acquires leading identification solutions company, insignia, boosting its product offerings and regional presence.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover
Fintech

Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover

Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs
Ransomware

Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs

Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Mandiant unveils latest M-Trends 2024 cybersecurity report
Ransomware

Mandiant unveils latest M-Trends 2024 cybersecurity report

The 2024 M-Trends report reveals advancements in global organisations' cyber defences, with hackers' undetected dwell time falling from 16 to 10 days, marking a decade-low.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Akamai's API Security attains PCI DSS 4.0 compliance
Application Security

Akamai's API Security attains PCI DSS 4.0 compliance

Akamai Technologies' API Security product has achieved PCI DSS 4.0 compliance, enhancing security for businesses storing or processing card data.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Manhattan Associates boosts retail with omni channel updates
Customer Experience

Manhattan Associates boosts retail with omni channel updates

Manhattan Associates unveils major update to its Manhattan Active Omni solution, aimed at redefining retail operations and improving customer engagement.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Exclusive: What makes HPE's Greenlake solutions stand out
Storage

Exclusive: What makes HPE's Greenlake solutions stand out

In a rare interview, James Eagleton of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveils how their ground-breaking data services are setting the benchmark for innovation in AI and cloud connectivity.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
AI-enabled biometric market to reach $50.5 billion by 2031
Internet of Things

AI-enabled biometric market to reach $50.5 billion by 2031

Global AI-enabled biometric market, currently worth USD $12.7 billion, projected to skyrocket to US$50.5 billion by 2031.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
IPI joins NICE's DEVone Ecosystem, offers Pauseable via CXone
Data Protection

IPI joins NICE's DEVone Ecosystem, offers Pauseable via CXone

Contact centre specialist IPI joins NICE's DEVone Ecosystem programme, making its unique compliance technology, Pauseable, available via NICE's AI-driven CXone platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
The rise of the brand centric approach in the MVNO market
Unified Communications

The rise of the brand centric approach in the MVNO market

MVNO market value projected to reach $167.7bn by 2034, driven by a surge in non-telco brands entering the mobile service arena amid technological advancements.

By Kelvin Chaffer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
Chatbot market set to surge to $4.9 billion by 2033 says FMI
Unified Communications

Chatbot market set to surge to $4.9 billion by 2033 says FMI

Chatbot market set to surge, projecting USD $4.9 billion growth by 2033, fuelled by customer engagement focus and widespread industrial adoption.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
The Range partners with Virtualstock to boost online product sales
Software-as-a-Service

The Range partners with Virtualstock to boost online product sales

UK retailer The Range partners with one of Europe's largest dropshipping platforms, Virtualstock, in a strategic move to elevate online sales and streamline operations.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Scientific sector sees significant 8% spike in sick leave
EduTech

Scientific sector sees significant 8% spike in sick leave

Research reveals an 8% rise in sick leave within the professional, scientific and technical activities industry in 2023, according to Access PeopleHR.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day
Clean technologies

Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day

Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Global Processing boosts efficiency with New Relic AI platform
Customer Experience

Global Processing boosts efficiency with New Relic AI platform

Digital finance giant Global Processing has optimised operations with New Relic platform, resulting in a 50% alert noise reduction and 30% faster IT outage counteraction.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and the Retail Personalisation Revolution
Customer Experience

Artificial Intelligence and the Retail Personalisation Revolution

AI-powered retail personalisation is stepping up. Aiming for true one-to-one custom experiences, the industry leans into predictive AI, driven by robust data, to stay competitive.

By Jonathan Reeve • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Databricks sees 70% growth in EMEA amidst enterprise demand for AI
Data Science

Databricks sees 70% growth in EMEA amidst enterprise demand for AI

Data and AI firm Databricks experiences a 70% YoY increase in its EMEA operations, driven by surging demand for data and AI capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024