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The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.
Retailers struggling to meet customer expectations during COVID-19
Tue, 5th May 2020
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A new study shows omnichannel retailers outperforming pure play online firms in Australia during COVID-19, but all struggle with stock and delivery issues.
Tap-and-go paywave payments the new norm in a COVID-19 world, Mastercard research shows
Fri, 1st May 2020
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supply chain & logistics
Consumer polling by Mastercard showed a significant majority of consumers were using the technology during February and March.
Kaspersky improves security for ATMs and PoS systems
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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supply chain & logistics
Kaspersky has launched a new version of its Embedded Systems Security which has improved security for ATMs in remote areas with a 2G internet connection.
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.
COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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online shopping
Online shopping will undergo a lasting transformation due to COVID-19, with shifts in delivery and returns redefining consumer expectations, says GlobalData.
COVID-19 highlights need for instant, real-time payments - GlobalData
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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payment technologies
COVID-19 lockdowns are driving the demand for instant real-time payments, with GlobalData predicting over half a trillion transactions within five years.
COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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supply chain & logistics
New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.
Trade Me outlaws all 'non-essential' items, announces strict new guidelines
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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Trade Me enforces strict new guidelines, restricting sales to essential items only in compliance with NZ Government alert level 4 lockdown measures.
Cyclone named essential NZ supplier for online learning devices
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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e-learning
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ministry of education
The Ministry of Education has recognised Cyclone as a key supplier for devices essential to online learning, driving the creation of a dedicated online store.
COVID-19: Adobe unveils index to track changes in consumer behaviour
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
Adobe launches its Digital Economy Index to monitor shifts in consumer behaviour caused by COVID-19, revealing a 3% rise in digital purchasing power.
The ghost in the machine that maximizes uptime
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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intel
China's leading eCommerce platform, Meituan, leverages Intel Memory Failure Prediction to bolster server uptime, predicting failures before they strike.
Govt widens 'essential products' to include tech goods
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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noel leeming
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pb technologies
New Zealand allows tech goods to be sold as 'essential' during Alert Level 4 lockdown, with firms like Noel Leeming and PB Tech offering items online.
Zeald offers 'digital lifeline' to New Zealand SMBs
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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zeald
Zeald, a website design and eCommerce specialist, is offering to build a free eCommerce website for struggling small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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passwords
Online retailers are losing millions as research shows one-third of online shoppers abandon their carts at checkout due to forgotten passwords.
City of Melbourne announces financial package for SMEs to migrate online
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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planning
The City of Melbourne unveils a AUD $5 million support package to help SMEs enhance eCommerce capabilities and adjust to remote working demands.
How impatience drives our digital behaviour
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Research shows our digital impatience impacts consumer behaviour, with over half abandoning slow-loading sites and checkout times over 30 seconds.
Coronavirus: City of Melbourne outlines $10m support package
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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City of Melbourne announces over $10 million stimulus package to support businesses and jobs amid COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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covid-19
Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.