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One-stop eCommerce live streaming solution boosting business
Digital Entertainment

One-stop eCommerce live streaming solution boosting business

A new live-streaming solution is helping boost eCommerce sales, according to Agora, a real-time engagement platform.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
New online shopping platform allows shoppers to get others to pay for their items
Fintech

New online shopping platform allows shoppers to get others to pay for their items

New fintech startup YouPay offers a unique online shopping option where you pick what items you want from over 250 retailers and get someone else to pay.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021
Back in style: Virtual try-on tech making waves on social media
Software Development

Back in style: Virtual try-on tech making waves on social media

Virtual try-on tech becomes latest trend in online shopping market with Zyler reporting half a million outfits tried on in one week.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
Increase in ransomware attacks targeting organisations during the holiday period
Malware

Increase in ransomware attacks targeting organisations during the holiday period

Researchers also observed a 70% average increase in attempted ransomware attacks in November and December compared to January and February.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
From AI shop assistants to virtual changing rooms: Why human-centric tech will define the future of retail
Customer Relationship Management

From AI shop assistants to virtual changing rooms: Why human-centric tech will define the future of retail

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven Australians to online shopping, but there's still a desire for in-store experiences. How can retailers recreate this online?.

By Andal Alwan • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Virtual change rooms & AI shop assistants: Why the future of retail will be defined by human-centric tech
Customer Relationship Management

Virtual change rooms & AI shop assistants: Why the future of retail will be defined by human-centric tech

The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted online shopping in New Zealand, but consumers still value the in-store experience. How can retailers adapt?.

By Andal Alwan • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Sales professionals struggling to be relevant in a hybrid 'virtual' selling world
Customer Relationship Management

Sales professionals struggling to be relevant in a hybrid 'virtual' selling world

COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to hybrid work, impacting buyer and seller relationships, says a report by Wyda. #SalesTraining #HybridWork.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Is your online shopping as anonymous as you think? New research reveals shock analysis
EduTech

Is your online shopping as anonymous as you think? New research reveals shock analysis

With Cyber Monday and Christmas shopping still in full swing, new research has revealed that you may not be as anonymous as you think when you shop online.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
2021 the year of retention for retailers - report
Buy Now Pay Later

2021 the year of retention for retailers - report

Flexible payment options and transparent delivery are key factors driving online shoppers in Australia and New Zealand, says BigCommerce report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021
The most wonderful time of the year - for cybercriminals
Phishing

The most wonderful time of the year - for cybercriminals

'Tis the season for cyber scams as online shopping peaks, but vigilance and email scrutiny can keep the grinches at bay, warns cybersecurity expert.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Forter?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Forter?

Forter, a SaaS-based fraud detection company, works with global online retailers and banks to provide real-time trust analysis.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite
Phishing

Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite

Coronavirus is responsible for the increase in hacker appetite, as shoppers rely more on e-shopping this year to practice social distancing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season
Phishing

Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season

Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
COVID-19 pandemic continues to change Kiwis' shopping habits, report finds
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 pandemic continues to change Kiwis' shopping habits, report finds

88% of New Zealanders say COVID-19 will impact their shopping habits, with 60% planning to increase online shopping, according to a survey by Shopify.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Cybercriminals increase attacks on vulnerable retailers as global supply chain crisis worsens
Unified Communications

Cybercriminals increase attacks on vulnerable retailers as global supply chain crisis worsens

Cybercriminals are increasing attacks on retailers amid the global supply chain crisis, warns cybersecurity firm Imperva.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021

Stories from Other Regions

New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits
EduTech

New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits

NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge
Phishing

Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge

With holiday sales season near, phishing attacks surge in New Zealand. Experts urge vigilance against scams, stressing caution with online deals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Shoppers warned against scams ahead of Black Friday, holiday shopping season
Phishing

Shoppers warned against scams ahead of Black Friday, holiday shopping season

Almost a fifth of New Zealanders have experienced a scam while shopping online, with the number expected to rise during Black Friday.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021