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Social media becomes top platform for retail scams in Australia
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Social media and online forums have now surpassed email as the top platforms for retail scams in Australia, with losses exceeding AUD $2.5 million in 2024.
Rippling & WorkTrybe to streamline hiring for Aussie firms
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workforce management
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Rippling partners with WorkTrybe to help Australian mid-sized firms hire and manage contract workers via an integrated platform amid changing workforce needs.
New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand
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New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.
ANZ startups lead globally in employee equity ownership
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talent retention
ANZ startups lead globally with 51.8% of employees exercising stock options, surpassing US and APAC rates, boosting employee equity ownership trends.
Brand trust overtakes ads as key travel driver in Asia-Pacific
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loyalty programmes
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affiliate marketing
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consumer trust
Trust and brand reputation now drive over 70% of Asia-Pacific travel choices, surpassing ads and loyalty schemes, reveals new impact.com report.
Education Perfect launches live maths progress tool to aid teachers
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Education Perfect unveils new maths solution to tackle Australia's declining secondary school numeracy, addressing gender gaps and easing teachers' workloads.
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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition
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Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.
Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes
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Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.
Peacock Bros barcode tech streamlines food charity warehouse
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personal computing devices
Peacock Bros has introduced automated barcode tech to streamline warehouse work for Australia's top hunger charity amid soaring demand for food aid in Victoria.
Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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cloud services
Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.
Foodbank Victoria wins global award for data-driven efficiency
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data analytics
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Foodbank Victoria wins Qlik Global Impact Award for using data analytics to deliver 25 million meals yearly, cutting food costs by 15% across Victoria.
VeVe & YG to launch final BLACKPINK digital collectibles
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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VeVe and YG Entertainment will release the final BLACKPINK digital collectibles on 18 May 2025, ahead of the band's reunion world tour.
Alteryx unveils unified AI suite to streamline data analytics
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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Alteryx has launched Alteryx One, an AI-driven analytics suite offering unified data management, automation and enhanced cloud integration for enterprises.
Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends
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ecommerce
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flexible work
Research reveals Australian homes in 2025 favour practical, timeless furniture like queen bed frames and round coffee tables over velvet and rattan styles.
Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online
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cx
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online shopping
Data from birdsnest.com.au reveals dresses and jumpsuits top the return list in Australia, with a 31% rate from over 85,000 returns last year.
Industry 4.0 pioneer to headline Sydney transformation summit
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robots
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transport
Professor Henrik von Scheel, Industry 4.0 originator, will headline Industrial Transformation Australia 2025 in Sydney, discussing future megatrends shaping manufacturing.
Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer
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Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and brand development, enhancing its data integration leadership.
NTT DATA unveils Smart AI Agent Ecosystem for business growth
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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NTT DATA launches Smart AI Agent Ecosystem to boost business transformation with intelligent automation and industry-specific AI solutions worldwide.
AI speeds up SEO for eCommerce brands facing new challenges
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AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.