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Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
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Retailers name the cost of living crisis their biggest challenge in 2025, with 56% citing it as the main concern amid economic uncertainty, says Fluent Commerce.
Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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business success
Post-pandemic, frontline workers demand more than pay: engagement and flexibility drive modern workforce management, empowering Australia's essential sectors.
AI bots drive 57% of holiday shopping traffic, study finds
2 days ago
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Radware's 2025 report reveals 57% of 2024 holiday e-commerce traffic was from bots, marking a shift with AI-enhanced bots outpacing human shoppers online.
Further unveils AI-powered platform to centralise GMP data
2 days ago
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Further has launched Compass Marketing Intelligence to centralise Google Marketing data within Google Cloud, boosting campaign performance with AI-driven insights.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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productivity
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recruitment
New research finds 63% of Australian employees cite hybrid work as boosting productivity, while nearly 40% of employers mandate more in-office days by 2025.
ERP success or ERP chaos: Why SMB manufacturers win or lose in implementation
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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martech
SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.
Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
3 days ago
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data protection
Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.
GoTo Connect AI Receptionist helps firms cut costs & grow
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Missed calls cost businesses lost revenue and higher expenses, but GoTo Connect's AI Receptionist offers 24/7 call handling, boosting efficiency and saving money.
Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.
Tariff uncertainty doesn’t have to stall your international sales
3 days ago
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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global expansion
Australian retailers urged to future-proof supply chains and embrace tech as US tariffs create uncertainty, with 66% prioritising global expansion despite rising costs.
IDeaS unveils Spotlight to boost hotel marketing with AI insights
3 days ago
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IDeaS has launched Spotlight, a new AI-driven hotel demand tool to help marketers target campaigns and optimise budgets amid rising costs.
Hotwire launches AI-powered Spark tool & global AI Lab
3 days ago
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agentic ai
Hotwire Global launches Hotwire Spark, an AI tool to boost brand visibility on AI search platforms alongside a new global AI Innovation Lab.
Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
3 days ago
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Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
3 days ago
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economics
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airlines
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inflation
Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.
Block Earner wins Federal Court appeal against ASIC in key crypto ruling
3 days ago
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fintech
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regulation
The Federal Court rules in favour of Block Earner, overturning ASIC's claims and ordering the regulator to pay the fintech firm's legal costs.
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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recruitment
PUMA has implemented Workday’s HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
3 days ago
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telco
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cyber warfare
Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals
3 days ago
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storage
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digital transformation
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dei
Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
Synology launches DS925+ storage with faster speeds in ANZ
4 days ago
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Synology launches its new 4-bay DiskStation DS925+ storage device in Australia and New Zealand, boasting enhanced performance and scalable capacity for businesses.