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Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
Payment Technologies

Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia
Robotics

Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia

Philips enters the Australian robot vacuum market with the HomeRun 9000 Series, priced at AUD$2499, as demand for smart home tech surges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Pronto Software CEO on AI innovations, growth
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Pronto Software CEO on AI innovations, growth

Pronto Software is set for significant growth, driven by AI innovations and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, says CEO Chad Gates.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Segway-Ninebot launches C2 Lite eKickScooter for kids
Marketing Technologies

Segway-Ninebot launches C2 Lite eKickScooter for kids

Segway-Ninebot has unveiled the C2 Lite, an eKickScooter for kids aged 6 to 12, priced at AUD $399, designed for safety and fun.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday

eCommerce brands are urged to rethink their reliance on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, adopting a year-round strategy to foster customer loyalty and sustainable growth.

By Jasmine Allen • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Protect your profits: How to prevent downtime and maximise Black Friday sales
Customer Experience

Protect your profits: How to prevent downtime and maximise Black Friday sales

As Black Friday nears, retailers must prepare against outdated order management systems to prevent downtime and maximise their sales potential.

By Rob Crowley • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Orro launches infrastructure services for Australia & NZ
Semiconductors

Orro launches infrastructure services for Australia & NZ

Orro has launched a new division, Orro Critical Infrastructure, to enhance Operational Technology services for critical infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Vantiva launches innovative IoT gateway for smart spaces
Firewalls

Vantiva launches innovative IoT gateway for smart spaces

Vantiva has unveiled its IoT Commercial Gateway, offering advanced connectivity solutions for commercial properties, promising reduced infrastructure costs by up to 90%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Australians trim grocery shopping as prices continue to rise
eCommerce

Australians trim grocery shopping as prices continue to rise

With grocery prices soaring in Australia, a new survey reveals 56% of shoppers are returning sweet treats amid rising living costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Telecom firms lead the way in GenAI adoption & investment
Unified Communications

Telecom firms lead the way in GenAI adoption & investment

A new study reveals that 70% of telecommunications firms are adopting generative AI, outpacing other sectors in investment and implementation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Kingfisher adopts Fivetran to boost data operations
Data Analytics

Kingfisher adopts Fivetran to boost data operations

Kingfisher has chosen Fivetran to optimise its data operations across eight countries, dramatically reducing manual tasks and enhancing customer experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Bazaarvoice launches Vibe to unify content strategies
Enterprise Content Management

Bazaarvoice launches Vibe to unify content strategies

Bazaarvoice has launched Vibe, a unified platform integrating social and content management, enhancing brand engagement and eCommerce success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

UK retailers lose $2.6 billion annually to policy abuse
Customer Experience

UK retailers lose $2.6 billion annually to policy abuse

New research reveals UK retailers are tightening return policies, driven by annual losses of $2.6 billion from fraud and policy abuse.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
OnBuy partners with Google Cloud for global expansion
Digital Transformation

OnBuy partners with Google Cloud for global expansion

OnBuy has partnered with Google Cloud to support its international expansion, leveraging advanced cloud technology to enhance operations and customer experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Sprii invests in UK expansion to lead live shopping market
UK expansion

Sprii invests in UK expansion to lead live shopping market

eCommerce platform Sprii plans to invest nearly 50% of its global marketing budget to expand its operations in the UK market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
JBL unveils new AV receivers & speakers in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

JBL unveils new AV receivers & speakers in New Zealand

JBL has launched its Modern Audio AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers in New Zealand, set to elevate home theatre experiences for enthusiasts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
Software-as-a-Service

Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors

Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024