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Doppel honeypot spots Japanese phishing on day one
Data centers

Doppel honeypot spots Japanese phishing on day one

Thousands of hostile emails exposed a gap in global threat intelligence, with Japanese phishing attempts landing on Doppel's honeypot on day one.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains
Manufacturing

Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains

Frontline modernisation with AI is delivering productivity, profit and retention gains as manufacturers and logisticians target specific workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Waterco launches new B2B ordering platform on BigCommerce
Manufacturing

Waterco launches new B2B ordering platform on BigCommerce

Trade customers can now order 45,000 pool and water products online as Waterco replaces phone and email purchasing with self-service tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools
Software-as-a-Service

Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools

Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australian warehouse costs rise as Sydney rents shift
Data centers

Australian warehouse costs rise as Sydney rents shift

Higher build and rent costs are squeezing occupiers, with Sydney's industrial market now showing wider price gaps and slower dealmaking.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Roke launches anti-jam GNSS system for more platforms
Robotics

Roke launches anti-jam GNSS system for more platforms

The system aims to bring military-grade satellite navigation protection to drones, ships and other lower-cost platforms facing rising jamming threats.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones
Robotics

Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones

Lower-cost drones and other platforms could gain anti-jam protection as Roke says its new system narrows a long-standing resilience gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Dr. Wolff taps THG Fulfil for UK and US D2C expansion
Digital Transformation

Dr. Wolff taps THG Fulfil for UK and US D2C expansion

The move gives the German group a single provider for payments, tax, warehousing and delivery as it expands direct sales in Britain and America.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Huboo launches US operations with Dallas fulfilment base
Supply Chain

Huboo launches US operations with Dallas fulfilment base

The Dallas launch gives brands a US fulfilment base, helping them ship nationwide and expand into a market that drives overseas sales growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Australian retailers face delivery gap as costs rise
Data Analytics

Australian retailers face delivery gap as costs rise

Rising fees and longer free-shipping thresholds are widening the gap between what Australian shoppers want and what retailers promise at checkout.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
C.H. Robinson launches AI system for supply chains
Data Analytics

C.H. Robinson launches AI system for supply chains

Shippers could cut review times from weeks to minutes as the closed-loop tool spots savings and service issues across global freight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026

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Transport Canada launches rebate for domestic steel
Supply Chain

Transport Canada launches rebate for domestic steel

Shippers can now claim half of eligible rail and marine costs for moving Canadian steel between provinces under a CAD $100 million scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI lifts UK shopping expectations but delivery lags
Customer Experience

AI lifts UK shopping expectations but delivery lags

Only 7% of shoppers said fast delivery promises are consistently met, even as AI is widening the pool of brands UK consumers will consider.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AliExpress boosts air conditioner stock as heatwave bites
Customer Experience

AliExpress boosts air conditioner stock as heatwave bites

Heat-driven demand has lifted cooling appliance sales 382% year on year, as rival sites report stock shortages and buyers seek fast delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Diamond says in-house fulfilment can cost brands GBP £5m
Customer Experience

Diamond says in-house fulfilment can cost brands GBP £5m

Growing eCommerce brands could face GBP £5.3 million in five-year fulfilment bills if they run their own warehouse, Diamond says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Ellis Brigham cuts order enquiries by 14% with Ingrid
Digital Transformation

Ellis Brigham cuts order enquiries by 14% with Ingrid

The retailer also lifted order volumes by 24% last peak trading period, while fewer customer service queries eased pressure on its teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Hexigone secures GBP £1.2 million to scale corrosion tech
Manufacturing

Hexigone secures GBP £1.2 million to scale corrosion tech

Support from a defence-backed seed fund will help Hexigone expand abroad as its lower-toxicity corrosion tech targets ships, rigs and industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026