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Asia Pacific consumers favour mobile wallets over cash and cards
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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mobile wallet
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analyst report
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boku
Mobile wallets are approaching technological maturity, with one in two consumers expected to use a mobile wallet by 2025.
Cost of fraud in Asia Pacific reaches almost $4 per transaction
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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fraud
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identity
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digital transaction management
A new study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions suggests that the cost of fraud in Asia Pacific tops almost US$4 for every transaction made.
Commerce logistics firm Locad raises $5m to support APAC expansion
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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shopping
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funding
Singapore-based eCommerce logistics integrator, Locad, has raised $4.9m in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital India's Surge.
Payment security vital as digital commerce resets in post-pandemic world
Thu, 27th May 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Visa has stressed the importance of robust payment security in a changing commerce environment post-pandemic, as fraud migrates to digital commerce.
Corporate scandals, misinformation disestablish public trust
Wed, 19th May 2021
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branding
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analyst report
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consumers
Corporate and governmental scandals have rocked public trust, leaving an opportunity for businesses to step in, research by Forrester shows.
RMM platform SuperOps.ai takes on legacy MSP software with $3 million funding
Thu, 13th May 2021
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partner programmes
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managed services
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professional services automation
SuperOps.ai launches beta platform and secures $3m in funding to address disjointed MSP tools in the professional services automation (PSA) industry.
8x8 announces updates to its cloud communications platform
Fri, 7th May 2021
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uc
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data analytics
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public cloud
Cloud communications platform provider 8x8 has announced upgrades to its contact centre, voice communications, chat and meetings.
COVID-19 hasn't dampened ANZ entrepreneurial spirit, study finds
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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entrepreneur
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oracle
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analyst report
Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs lead APAC in optimism and confidence, despite the challenges of the last year, according to a study.
Software-based facial recognition in payments industry to dominate by 2025
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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martech
There will be more than 1.4 billion users of facial recognition software used for payments alone in 2025, up from 671 million in 2020.
Payments firm Instarem refreshes brand to support new growth phase
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Instarem unveils new logo, website, and mobile app as it aims to expand and become an all-in-one consumer app for cross-border payments.
New Zealand agreement signed for PwC and Microsoft Global Alliance
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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pwc
PwC New Zealand has signed a local agreement with Microsoft to bring the PwC Microsoft Global Alliance to New Zealand organisations.
APAC consumers comfortable with human & AI-assisted contact centres
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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crm
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uc
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cx
Consumer frustrations could be missed opportunities for brands to deliver a better experience while building trust and loyalty.
Two thirds of APAC website traffic now mobile - study
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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smartphones
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cloud services
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websites
Smartphones accounted for 72% of website traffic in Asia Pacific in 2020, but half of mobile users bounce after viewing just one page, says Contentsquare study.
Online gaming spikes as consumers seek social connection and entertainment
Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online gaming
The desire to stay connected and entertained while stuck at home during the pandemic has driven online gaming popularity.
Java, machine learning, AI amongst most important programming skills - report
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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martech
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ai
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software development
Software architecture, Java and machine learning are amongst the top programming skills ranked by software engineers as important to their role in 2021.
ANZ construction industry recognises opportunity for innovation following COVID-19
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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autodesk
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construction
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analyst report
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30% prepared for the new normal.
How to stage large-scale events in COVID-19 era
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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facial recognition
The solution manages workforce needs for public events, plus supports contactless clock on and contact tracing.
Microsoft study reveals improvement in digital civility
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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microsoft
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covid-19
Digital civility in the Asia Pacific region improved during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Microsoft's annual study.
Cisco: Remote working top tech strategy for growth
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cisco
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wfh
Support for employees working remotely is the top technology strategy to accomplishing operational and growth goals in 2021.
Widespread uncertainty and distrust about data privacy in ANZ
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Almost 40% of Australians and New Zealanders do not trust third-party organisations to keep their personal information safe, according to OpenText.