Latest news - Page 153
Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Square to acquire Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay in a $29bn deal aimed at delivering more compelling financial products and services.
The double-edged sword of online retail
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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ecommerce
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confluent
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retailers
Retailers who fared better during the pandemic were those who had a head-start in their digital capabilities. But, for others, it was a race to catch up.
Alphabet publishes Q2 2021 financial results showing Google in fine form
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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google
Alphabet's Q2 2021 financial results show significant growth, with revenue of $61.9bn and operating income of $19.4bn. Google's advertising revenue also soared.
Risky business: Majority of workers take cybersecurity shortcuts despite knowing dangers
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Workers engaging in risky behaviors are putting their company's digital security at risk, according to a global survey by ThycoticCentrify.
Five ways to strengthen client relationships
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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crm
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document management
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ecm
Clients’ expectations remain high during the engagement entire process, and companies must ensure each stage of the process is consistently positive.
BigCommerce makes first acquisition since going public
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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open source
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bigcommerce
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online shopping
BigCommerce intends to leverage Feedonomics to expand the number of global marketplace and advertising channels for merchants.
Migration to the cloud in full force - report
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
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cloud migration
Organisations are moving to the cloud to drive competitive strategies and provide richer customer experiences, according to Next Pathway.
dotdigital achieves ISO 27701 certification
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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open source
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data privacy
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iso certification
Omnichannel marketing solution provider dotdigital has announced that it has been awarded ISO 27701 certification.
Entrust launches Verified Mark Certificates to support BIMI email authentication standard
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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email security
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authentication
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entrust
Entrust is launching Verified Mark Certificates to enable easier email authentication and combat phishing. It is backed by Google and the BIMI standard.
Ambit deploys AI chatbot for global travel firm Online Republic
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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uc
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martech
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ecommerce
Ambit's AI chatbot 'Wheelie' will provide 24/7 customer support for Online Republic's travel brands, Airport Rentals and Motorhome Republic.
Five ways businesses can increase profitability from loyalty programs
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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ecommerce
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financial results
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loyalty programmes
Loyalty programs that focus on genuine customer relationships can deliver significant value to organizations, driving repeat business and growth.
Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is commercetools?
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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commercetools
We chatted to commercetools territory director Joshua Emblin to learn about commercetools and modern commerce trends in ANZ.
Digital experience can make or break brand relationships with customers
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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apps
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cisco
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digital engagement
Pandemic spikes digital service reliance; brands warned—flawless app experience now crucial for consumer loyalty.
RangeMe launches global retailer solution in ANZ market
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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digitisation
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consumers
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retailers
RangeMe expands its product discovery and sourcing platform to retailers in Australia, New Zealand, and the wider APAC region.
Failed payments costing Asia Pacific organisations more than $41b every year - Accuity report
Wed, 21st Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Failed payments are costing the global economy over US$118.5 billion, with organisations losing customers as a result.
LASER invests in NZ market with new distie and retail partners
Wed, 21st Jul 2021
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laser
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distributors
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consumers
LASER announces investments in its New Zealand business, including a new distributor and retail partners, as it continues its growth in the country.
Misconfigured cloud services in SEA at risk of exploitation by threat actors
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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pam
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dlp
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healthtech
Over 260,000 cloud infrastructure configurations in Southeast Asia are at risk of exploitation due to poor security, warns cybersecurity firm Horangi.
Substantial rise in Agile adoption across the enterprise
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Agile adoption in enterprises sees notable increase, with a desire for distributed workforce, according to Digital.ai's State of Agile Report.
eCommerce platform Prisync acquires competitor Marguard
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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m&a
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retailers
Prisync, the competitor price tracking software, has acquired Marguard, expanding its portfolio to over 600 retailers and manufacturers worldwide.