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Study finds value for money trumps price in eCommerce

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.
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AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.
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Castles opens Melbourne hub to drive Pacific growth

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Castles Technology has opened a Melbourne hub as its Pacific headquarters, targeting fast-growing Android payments across Australia and NZ.
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AI set to reshape customer trust, transparency & service by 2026

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI will transform customer service with firms mandated to disclose AI use, boost transparency, and balance trust and security in interactions.
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Proofpoint appoints Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to boost AI focus

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Proofpoint has appointed Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its marketing strategy amid rising AI adoption in cybersecurity and data protection.
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Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
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Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will reshape enterprise strategy with agentic AI, embedded systems, and human-centric transformation driving competitive edge and innovation.
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Technology rebuilds trust & transparency in Australia's used-car market

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Technology is transforming Australia's AUD $118 billion used-car market by introducing data-driven pricing and digital inspections to boost trust and transparency.
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Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.
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Early holiday shopping & AI trust reshape retail strategies

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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A global survey reveals shoppers increasingly expect early, personalised holiday deals and trust AI for recommendations, urging retailers to act faster and smarter.
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AI guardrails: Building trust in fintech's next frontier

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Fintech firms rush to adopt AI, with 65% using it despite cybersecurity lapses, highlighting the urgent need for robust guardrails to build trust and ensure safety.
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PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.
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Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Allianz Insurance Australia is advancing AI use cautiously, balancing innovation with regulation, data quality, and trust to reshape its claims processes.
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Australian consumer loyalty hinges on trust & service quality

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Australian consumer loyalty relies heavily on trust and high-quality service, with 86% likely to abandon brands after poor customer support experiences.
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IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.
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Australian executives show global lead in AI trust & adoption

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Australian executives lead globally in trusting AI agents, with 88% confident in their use during crises and rapid adoption across business operations.
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Australian businesses lose 22 hours weekly to complex payments

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Australian small businesses lose over 22 hours weekly managing complex payment systems, risking cash flow, customer loss, and security concerns, says new report.
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.
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Beyond automation: How AI is creating space for more human conversations in personal insurance advice

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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AI is easing administrative tasks in personal insurance advice, allowing advisers more time for human conversations during clients' toughest moments.
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AI scales data; humans scale trust

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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AI boosts efficiency in professional services, but human expertise and trust remain crucial, driving a new value and pricing model in law and finance.