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Stripe celebrates 10th anniversary in Australia with new solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Stripe celebrates 10th anniversary in Australia with new solutions

Stripe celebrates a decade in Australia with expanded offerings like PayTo and Instant Payouts, supporting over 500,000 businesses in processing $200 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Australian hospitality sector embraces AI to enhance efficiency
Data Analytics

Australian hospitality sector embraces AI to enhance efficiency

Australian hospitality businesses are turning to AI and automation, with 85% using these technologies to enhance efficiency and guest experiences, notes SevenRooms report.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
Australian retailers struggling to deliver best of breed eCommerce
Customer Relationship Management

Australian retailers struggling to deliver best of breed eCommerce

Australian retailers lag in eCommerce maturity, with 16.8% of sales online. While COVID and cost-of-living affects investment, Gen Y and Gen Z may push online sales to 33% by 2033.

By Teresa Sperti • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians
EduTech

Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians

Over a quarter of Australians are showing an interest in cryptocurrency, with 9% holding digital assets in the last year, reveals new research by Finder and Coinbase.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Artificial Intelligence

Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Speeding towards a sustainable future
Data Analytics

Speeding towards a sustainable future

As awareness of sustainability grows, businesses are being urged to embrace eco-friendly practices, driven by consumer demand and impending regulations.

By Chris Iacovou • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Twilio report underscores AI's vital role in predictive marketing
Unified Communications

Twilio report underscores AI's vital role in predictive marketing

Twilio's latest State of Personalisation Report reveals a surge in AI-driven predictive personalisation as 89% of leaders view ethical AI use as a business advantage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Seamless retail dominates Asia-Pacific retail sector transformation
Digital Transformation

Seamless retail dominates Asia-Pacific retail sector transformation

A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
What Mum taught me about cybersecurity
Risk & Compliance

What Mum taught me about cybersecurity

Despite decades of advice, my Mum's aversion to hanging up on fraudsters reveals the complexity of cybersecurity across generations. Understanding these differences is key.

By Neal Costello • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag
Financial Systems

Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag

New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Digital Entertainment

Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Millennials most likely to quit jobs despite regular manager talks
Artificial Intelligence

Millennials most likely to quit jobs despite regular manager talks

A new report highlights a growing disconnect between UK employees and employers, with Millennials feeling most unsupported.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4
Tablets

Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4

Gen Z's optimism and spending power spike in UNiDAYS report, highlighting a shift in mood and loyalty trends for the year's final quarter. Brands, take note!.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform
Artificial Intelligence

Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform

Consortium of 13 councils selects talent tech firm inploi for a four-year, six-figure contract to enhance the greater.jobs platform amidst UK's labour shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout
Digital Transformation

Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout

A UiPath survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use generative AI, positioning Singapore as a top adopter globally amid economic challenges and workload pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds
EduTech

Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds

Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
What happens next after a UK TikTok ban?
YouTube

What happens next after a UK TikTok ban?

Facing a potential TikTok ban, UK businesses and content creators brace for change. Meta may fill the void, but new tech offers fresh opportunities.

By Steven Hubbard • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024