Digital commerce stories - Page 9

Babeltext launches an AI-driven messaging platform aimed at breaking language barriers, enabling real-time communication in 195 languages for global users.

Retail media platform Zitcha has partnered with Marketplacer to integrate retail media and marketplace technologies, enhancing the eCommerce landscape for retailers and consumers.

Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.

Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps report reveals 5.52 billion internet users generate vast data every minute, highlighting AI's growing influence on digital behaviour.

Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.

Tradebyte forecasts a dynamic future for eCommerce in 2025, highlighting challenges from potential U.S. protectionism and the need for European brands to adapt.

FPT and Sitecore have unveiled ON.E, an AI-driven eCommerce platform designed to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market for retailers globally.

In a new article, Shira Itzhaki from Forter examines the dual role of bots in eCommerce, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing harmful from helpful bots.

Vudoo has appointed Drew Perry as Managing Director for Asia Pacific, marking a significant growth phase for the advertising commerce technology company.

etaily has appointed Lester Cuneta as Chief Growth Officer to lead its expansion into Singapore and Southeast Asia, backed by USD $17.8 million funding.

Commercetools now offers its products on AWS Marketplace, streamlining digital commerce for businesses by enabling easier procurement, deployment, and cost management.

The move is pioneering a cloud-agnostic, cloud-native approach, and boosts integration for on-premises data centres with cloud services.

Heymax.ai has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding led by January Capital, aiming to expand its loyalty platform across the APAC region.

Infosys has unveiled Infosys Aster, an AI-amplified suite of marketing services designed to boost brand experiences and efficiency, aiming to drive business growth.

Commercetools sees 65% growth in ARR, attributing success to B2B expansion including prominent partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen and BMW.

Billie's B2B Checkout Report 2024 exposes gaps in cross-border commerce, inadequate payment methods and a lack of dedicated B2B checkout.

Over half of Australians may switch brands due to subpar digital experiences, an insight highlighted in the 2024 Publicis Sapient Digital Commerce Survey.

Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.

There is a surge in digital maturity among manufacturers, with growing investments in innovative eCommerce business models and customer portals.

Akamai Technologies' new software 'Content Protector', launched in Sydney, promises enhanced protection for businesses against sophisticated content scraping attacks.