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B2b data cleansing

The hidden cost of dirty data in B2B-and how to fix it

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Dirty B2B data silently drains revenue; smart cleansing, automation and best practice can revive performance and protect your brand.
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Black Friday returns surge threatens brands' profits

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Record Black Friday online sales risk hollowing out profits as soaring returns, refunds and BNPL queries squeeze retailers' margins.
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Energy bills bite as SMEs turn to digital & AI tools

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Energy bills surge for Australian SMEs as federal rebates end, driving cost cuts, delayed investment and a pivot to digital and AI tools.
Address accuracy important with high tariffs

Why address accuracy matters more than ever amid rising tariffs

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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With tariffs climbing and margins squeezed, businesses are turning to precise address data to cut delivery costs and avoid customs delays.
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Supply chain failures cost consumer brands over USD $12bn

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Supply chain failures now cost consumer brands over USD $12bn a year, driving complaints, lost business and a scramble to boost resilience.
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Twilio predicts stricter AI customer service rules by 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Twilio predicts Asia Pacific customer service will face strict AI transparency rules and mandatory bot disclosures by 2026.
Intel 471

Intel 471 appoints new CRO & CTO amid rapid growth

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Intel 471 promotes Amy Minyard-Bishop to CRO and Steve Micallef to CTO as it scales cyber threat intelligence amid surging global demand.
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UK sees world's highest Black Friday growth led by loyalty spend

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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UK saw the highest global Black Friday growth at 16%, driven by loyalty spend, AI tools, and personalised retail experiences, outpacing US and ANZ markets.
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Australian SMEs show rising confidence & digital adoption in 2026

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Australian SMEs show growing confidence into 2026, with rising revenue and increased digital adoption helping them tackle soaring energy costs and economic challenges.
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Four things to consider when choosing a business process outsourcing partner in 2026

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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In 2026, choosing a BPO partner means valuing AI adoption, orchestration skills, compliance and proven business benefits over just cost savings.
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Poor service could cost Australian retailers AUD $66 billion

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Australian retailers risk losing AUD $66 billion this peak season as 41% of consumers cut spending after poor service experiences, warns Qualtrics research.
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E-commerce businesses urged to treat payments as profit drivers

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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E-commerce firms are urged to view payments as profit drivers, with C-suite support key to boosting revenue and enhancing customer experience, says Ecommpay.
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Hello Klean secures GBP £1.5 million to fuel global expansion

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Hello Klean has secured GBP £1.5 million in debt funding from fintech firm re:cap to boost its global expansion and product innovation.
Ryley morton

How SaaS vendors can compete with giants by integrating tap to pay SoftPOS

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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SaaS vendors can now rival giants by integrating Tap to Pay SoftPOS, boosting retention and revenue with minimal development effort and better customer value.
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The uncomfortable truth about - GenAI transformations

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Generative AI excels at language but needs traditional AI's data-driven models to ensure trusted decisions and real-world impact in business.
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Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.
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Online retailers see Black Friday boost but loyalty lags behind

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Online retailers see a Black Friday traffic and sales surge, but only 22.6% of new customers return within a year, highlighting loyalty challenges.
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AI deployments grow as banks realise the potential benefits

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Banks are moving beyond AI pilots to integrate intelligent systems across operations, boosting efficiency and personalising customer engagement sector-wide.
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Amplitude unveils AI tool to turn feedback into clear insights

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Amplitude launches AI Feedback, a tool that uses AI to turn scattered customer feedback into clear, actionable insights across multiple channels.
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AI, social media & flexible payments to drive festive shopping

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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AI, social media, and flexible payments like BNPL will shape festive shopping as 69% of consumers trust AI to assist their Black Friday and holiday purchases.