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Exabytes takes over Malaysia cloud provider in a bid to move up the cloud ranks
Marketing Technologies

Exabytes takes over Malaysia cloud provider in a bid to move up the cloud ranks

Exabytes founder and CEO, Chan Kee Siak says the deal marks the first milestone of the Exabytes Group's acquisition roadmap for 2018.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Kiwi online retail giant Mighty Ape finds fitting new home
eCommerce

Kiwi online retail giant Mighty Ape finds fitting new home

Mighty Ape scales up with a new eco-friendly HQ in Silverdale, doubling capacity for its growing online empire.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction
Supply Chain

Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction

The new generation of tech-savvy shoppers prefer to shop with online platforms like Amazon and eBay that provide lower prices.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Kiwi digital agency secures German web award for second year running
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi digital agency secures German web award for second year running

Wellington-based digital agency Resn has been crowned 'Agency of the Year' at the 2018 Awwwards Conference in Berlin, marking its second consecutive win.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Startup uses chatbot to simplify global digital marketing
Unified Communications

Startup uses chatbot to simplify global digital marketing

MemePR's marketing platform uses artificial intelligence to connect working partners from all around the world with those in need of marketing service.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Full tech takeover not the answer for retail - analyst.
Customer Relationship Management

Full tech takeover not the answer for retail - analyst.

A digital retail analyst says it is important to look at specific needs, rather than rushing into a completely digital solution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Amazonification of brick and mortar retailers: Why Aussie organisations must mobilise
Internet of Things

Amazonification of brick and mortar retailers: Why Aussie organisations must mobilise

Mobility is already mission critical in the retail space. Addressing it with a focus on integration will ensure you don't miss the mark.

By Adele Beachley • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Sonata Software to help lift 1m Indian craftspeople out of poverty
Marketing Technologies

Sonata Software to help lift 1m Indian craftspeople out of poverty

The Industree Crafts Foundation and Sonata Software are working to bring tech to India's craftspeople and make their businesses sustainable.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce

Alibaba launches a CNY ¥10 billion fund to lift impoverished Jeminay County through eCommerce, enhancing agricultural sales and infrastructure development.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Marketo announces Slack integration to improve sales and marketing collaboration
Data Analytics

Marketo announces Slack integration to improve sales and marketing collaboration

Marketo partners with Slack to boost real-time customer engagement for users, driving sales and marketing synergy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems
Marketing Technologies

Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems

A vulnerability in Oracle's POS systems may affect more than 330,000 payment systems across the globe, putting files and sensitive information at risk.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Australian retailers set to face a tough market in 2018
Atradius

Australian retailers set to face a tough market in 2018

Australian retailers brace for financially tough 2018 due to mortgage stress pressing consumer spending and a rise in insolvencies post-Christmas.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ's next safety video
Marketing Technologies

Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ's next safety video

Air NZ's next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%
Marketing Technologies

Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%

Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
Amazon's foray into Australia may push local retailers to the edge
Amazon

Amazon's foray into Australia may push local retailers to the edge

Amazon's Australian launch threatens local retailers like JB Hi-Fi and Woolworths, urging them to invest in tech and unique customer experiences for survival.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
VMware announces availability of Pulse IoT Center
Virtualisation

VMware announces availability of Pulse IoT Center

VMware says they put the Pulse IoT Center through the paces of an extensive beta test with customers and partners going back to June 2017.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Aussie retailers using WeChat as a channel to Chinese consumers
Marketing Technologies

Aussie retailers using WeChat as a channel to Chinese consumers

DaigouSales.com allows Australian brands to sell directly into China via locally based Chinese WeChat users who buy on behalf of their friends.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Auckland among top nine cities for digital payments leadership
Marketing Technologies

Auckland among top nine cities for digital payments leadership

Auckland is named a top digital payments leader, with potential to gain nearly USD $2 billion annually by further reducing cash reliance, a Visa study reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Marketing Technologies

Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year

Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018