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COVID-19 era sees consumers calling for dynamic digital experiences
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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martech
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digital entertainment
Half of consumers have increased their digital engagement with businesses during the pandemic, with video chat preference surging 300%, says Vonage research.
Forrester has released a series of predictions for 2022
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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edge computing
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Forrester's reports predict that tech executives in 2022 will focus on human-centered transformation, cloud-native strategies, and cybersecurity challenges.
Xero partners with Shopify to help support small businesses
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Cloud-based accounting software platform Xero has announced that it will partner with Shopify to help better support small businesses.
Can Australia’s infrastructure keep up with the rise of the flexible economy?
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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storage
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converged infrastructure
A key challenge in the digitally-led flexible economy is the need for scalable infrastructure that can keep up with business data demands.
Australia's Ransomware Action Plan a major step forward for cybercrime prevention
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
Australia takes a bold step in cybercrime prevention with its Ransomware Action Plan, aiming to curb ransomware attacks that cost the economy AUD $33 billion.
IDC and GBG examine the Australian perspective on digital identity verification
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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healthtech
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identity
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online verification
Webinar explores the challenges of customer identity and verification in Australia, covering biometrics and consumer preferences.
OpenText expands capabilities in latest Cloud Editions release
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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opentext
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inventory management systems
OpenText is adding new capabilities to its Business Network Cloud as part of the Cloud Editions 21.4 launch at OpenText World.
Meta deepens integration between Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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partner programmes
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microsoft
There will be two new integrations that will help businesses who use both Workplace and Microsoft Teams to communicate more easily with their employees.
Only 4 in 10 shoppers completely trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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crm
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commerce systems
Trust gap between shoppers and retailers revealed in new survey by Zebra Technologies. Only 38% of shoppers have complete trust in retailers.
Business leaders and employees disagree on the future of work
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Business leaders are significantly more satisfied with how they have adjusted to new working norms than employees, new research has revealed.
PC component manufacturer PNY expands across the ANZ region
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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dynamic supplies
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usb
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memory
PNY strengthens its presence in Australia and New Zealand with a new distribution partnership with DSTech for their PNY and HP USB and memory card ranges.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches 'Purple' communications platform
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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open source
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collaboration
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches new communications platform, OmniPCX Enterprise Purple, for the digital workplace.
Five reasons merchants must invest in open ecosystem loyalty programs
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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fintech
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cx
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martech
The booming eCommerce sector has increased competition in the retail industry, leading to a focus on customer experience and loyalty programs.
The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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data analytics
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martech
'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.
Microsoft's entry into metaverse tainted by Facebook's Meta rebrand
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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uc
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
Microsoft's announcement juxtaposes the genuine potential of Mesh for Microsoft Teams with widespread criticism of Facebook's rebranding as Meta.
Hawaiki set to build 22,000 km cable linking APAC to US
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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uc
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network infrastructure
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telco
The cable will link internet traffic between Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and the United States.
ActiveCampaign automates sales engagement into customer lifecycle
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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cx
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martech
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sales
ActiveCampaign launches sales engagement solution to enable businesses of all sizes to grow by unifying sales and marketing data.
COVID-19 pandemic continues to change Kiwis' shopping habits, report finds
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
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.
Small business owners not comfortable using cloud services
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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public cloud
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cloud services
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smb
Despite the popularity of the cloud, there are still people who do not trust putting the entirety of their information and files on there.
Gartner: eCommerce will soon be the most important sales channel
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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ecommerce
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skills gap
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financial results
eCommerce will be essential for organisations in the near future, with 86% of marketing leaders agreeing on its importance, according to Gartner.