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Australian telco complaints continue to decline in 2024
Unified Communications

Australian telco complaints continue to decline in 2024

Australia's telecommunications industry sees further improvement as complaints drop to 2.7 per 10,000 services in the April-June 2024 quarter, down from 3.1.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation
Customer Experience

Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation

Amid soaring living costs, Australian households cut non-essential spending by 1.9%, reports the ABS. Retail sector jitters follow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks
Hardware

Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks

Australia's 3G networks will be decommissioned next month, posing potential disruptions for retailers and hospitality businesses that rely on outdated tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments
Fintech

Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments

Fintech lender Plenti integrates NAB's Pay by Bank solution to offer PayTo transactions, enhancing loan repayment options with real-time, secure payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
PMT Security opens new offices in Adelaide & Brisbane
Expansion

PMT Security opens new offices in Adelaide & Brisbane

PMT Security expands with new South Australia office, larger Brisbane premises, following Quest Security acquisition and new hires for its Communications division.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Luke McManus joins Team Topologies as APAC Region Lead
Digital Transformation

Luke McManus joins Team Topologies as APAC Region Lead

Team Topologies has appointed Luke McManus as the APAC Region Lead, bringing over 20 years of technology experience to enhance regional operations.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Fiverr acquires AutoDS, enhancing eCommerce capabilities
Marketing Technologies

Fiverr acquires AutoDS, enhancing eCommerce capabilities

Fiverr has acquired AutoDS, boosting its eCommerce capabilities by integrating advanced dropshipping tools and expanding its reach to thousands of entrepreneurs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
John Lewis enhances retail media capabilities for brands
Customer Experience

John Lewis enhances retail media capabilities for brands

John Lewis introduces new retail media capabilities with Epsilon, empowering brands to craft adverts on johnlewis.com, enhancing customer engagement and sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
DLA Piper announces key promotions including two to special counsel
Data Protection

DLA Piper announces key promotions including two to special counsel

DLA Piper has announced significant promotions, elevating Edward Eisdell-Moore and Kate Rogers to Special Counsel, with Mary McCartin now a Senior Associate.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Canon Oceania's 2024 Sustainability Report highlights progress
Customer Experience

Canon Oceania's 2024 Sustainability Report highlights progress

Canon Oceania's 2024 Sustainability Report showcases significant strides in sustainability, detailing efforts to reduce emissions and foster circular economy practices.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
From cybersecurity, to personalisation and AI: How are retailers investing in new FY?
Data Protection

From cybersecurity, to personalisation and AI: How are retailers investing in new FY?

Retailers are gearing up for the new financial year with increased investments in cyber security, personalisation, and artificial intelligence to boost growth.

By Vasko Ckorovski • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Experts weigh in on cookie deprecation and data privacy
Data Privacy

Experts weigh in on cookie deprecation and data privacy

Google's decision to retain third-party cookies surprises experts, sparking debate on privacy, data strategies, and the digital ecosystem's future path.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security
Virtual Private Networks

Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security

Appdome unveils enhanced Geo-Fraud Detection features, including Geo-Location Fencing, to boost mobile app security and compliance against location spoofing and VPN threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Gcore secures USD $60 million to boost AI-led innovations
Gaming

Gcore secures USD $60 million to boost AI-led innovations

Gcore has raised USD $60 million in its first Series A round to enhance its AI-driven cloud and edge solutions, led by Wargaming and other investors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Mindera launches Australian branch with David Furletti at helm
Digital Transformation

Mindera launches Australian branch with David Furletti at helm

Mindera has launched its Australian branch, Mindera Australia, with David Furletti leading as Managing Director, focusing on digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud
Unified Communications

GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud

A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand
Power / Energy

Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand

Contact Energy's broadband service has hit 100,000 customers since its 2017 launch, highlighting the surging demand for connectivity in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024