Consumers stories
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YouTube & Amazon top ad platforms while X sees decline
3 days ago
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digital entertainment
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ai
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advertising
YouTube and Amazon dominate the ad landscape, gaining top spots in Kantar's Media Reactions 2024 report, while X, formerly Twitter, faces a major decline.
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Couchbase launches mobile vector search, new columnar DB solutions
3 days ago
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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iot
Couchbase unveils vector search for its mobile platform, powering AI apps offline. Plus, introduces Capella Columnar on AWS for real-time JSON analytics.
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Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
4 days ago
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ai
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ml
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asia pacific
The Asia Pacific faces a surge in fraud, with sophisticated methods like deepfakes pushing financial institutions to rely on AI and machine learning to combat evolving threats, Forrester reports.
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Survey reveals deepening distrust in corporate data practices
Last week
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data privacy
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transparency
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control
A PrivacyEngine survey of 1.3 million people globally reveals that 60% of consumers feel their personal data is misused, shaking trust in corporate data practices.
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Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week
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edutech
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email security
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ai
During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.
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Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions
Last month
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uc
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insurance
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telco
Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.
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Trojan Electronics backs Kids2 in Tesco Marketplace debut
Last month
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martech
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cx
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supply chain systems
Trojan Electronics teams up with Kids2 to launch their brands on Tesco’s revamped online marketplace, boosting e-commerce efficiency and expanding reach.
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Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs
Last month
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financial systems
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.
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Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Last month
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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headphones
UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.
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Linnworks unveils Linnovation & Linn Academy 2025 event
Last month
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financial systems
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tiktok
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quickbooks
Linnworks unveils Linnovation webinars for July 2024 and brings back Linn Academy in June 2025 to showcase ecommerce tech updates and foster industry collaboration.
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Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to bolster Aussie brands
Last month
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martech
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social media
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instagram
Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to help Australian brands tap into new audiences via influencer-led marketing, enhancing brand equity with authentic content.
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Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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digital wallets
A study by Applause has found that 76% of consumers abandon transactions if their preferred payment method is unavailable, impacting retailers significantly.
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Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion
Last month
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storage
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hyperscale
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iot
Driven by IoT and generative AI, the global edge data centre market is set to surge to USD $317 billion by 2026, up 107% from 2020.
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Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
Last month
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ransomware
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private cloud
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endpoint protection
IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
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UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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financial systems
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fintechs
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payment technologies
The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.
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AI data boom revealed in Domo's new Data Never Sleeps study
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ai
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turnitin
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automation
Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps study reveals every 60 seconds, USD $293,000 is spent globally on AI, highlighting its growing impact business.
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UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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online shopping
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community
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online safety
British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.
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Foxtel revolutionises streaming with Amdocs Subscription Marketplace
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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streaming
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video
Foxtel Group transforms its streaming service, integrating Amdocs Subscription Marketplace into Hubbl, offering streamlined OTT and digital content in Australia.
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Consumers demand transparent, reliable business communications
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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cdp
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martech
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transparency
A new report by Esendex reveals consumer demand for transparent and reliable business communications, with many willing to share details for personalised services.
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UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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uc
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ai
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ai agents
Only 32% of UK consumers see AI's potential to enhance customer service, while most are wary of its risks, a CCMA and Odigo study reveals.