Consumers stories
UK ranks lowest in 5G connectivity among major countries
Last week
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uc
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telco
A report by the Social Market Foundation reveals the UK ranks last for 5G connectivity among 15 global markets, with coverage only 10% of the time.
AI & ML crucial for utilities facing demand challenges
Last week
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ml
Itron's new report highlights AI and ML as vital tools for utilities facing soaring electricity demand and safety challenges amid the energy transition.
Hakkoda unveils data solutions for retail & CPG sectors
This month
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
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cdp
Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, Flipp join forces in global merger
This month
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martech
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shopping
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m&a
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, and Flipp merge to form the largest global 'drive-to-store' marketing firm, serving 400 million shoppers across 27 markets.
Northern installs parcel lockers at 50 railway stations
Last month
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cleantech
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consumers
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carriers
Northern is boosting convenience for rail travellers by installing Parcel Pending by Quadient lockers at 50 stations across Northern England, enhancing parcel pick-up and drop-off services.
Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
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omnichannel
Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.
Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees
Last month
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payment technologies
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cloud services
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qr code
A Sydney startup, Pyng, offers Australians a solution to save billions in annual tap-and-go surcharge fees by facilitating surcharge-free payments through its innovative app.
Study shows return policies crucial for Australian retailers
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
As cost-of-living pressures rise, Australian shoppers are more selective and returns-savvy, making flexible return policies key to retail success, says a new study.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
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email security
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
DoorDash expands global reach, partners with Oracle NetSuite
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martech
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commerce systems
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oracle
DoorDash leverages Oracle NetSuite for growing over 37 million active consumers monthly in 30+ countries, connecting buyers with 500,000+ local businesses.
YouTube & Amazon top ad platforms while X sees decline
Last month
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digital entertainment
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genai
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YouTube and Amazon dominate the ad landscape, gaining top spots in Kantar's Media Reactions 2024 report, while X, formerly Twitter, faces a major decline.
Couchbase launches mobile vector search, new columnar DB solutions
Last month
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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iot
Couchbase unveils vector search for its mobile platform, powering AI apps offline. Plus, introduces Capella Columnar on AWS for real-time JSON analytics.
Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
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genai
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data sharing
The Asia Pacific faces a surge in fraud, with sophisticated methods like deepfakes pushing financial institutions to rely on AI and machine learning to combat evolving threats, Forrester reports.
Survey reveals deepening distrust in corporate data practices
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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transparency
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control
A PrivacyEngine survey of 1.3 million people globally reveals that 60% of consumers feel their personal data is misused, shaking trust in corporate data practices.
Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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edutech
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email security
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ai
During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.
Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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uc
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telco
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insurance
Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.
Trojan Electronics backs Kids2 in Tesco Marketplace debut
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
Trojan Electronics teams up with Kids2 to launch their brands on Tesco’s revamped online marketplace, boosting e-commerce efficiency and expanding reach.
Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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financial systems
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.
Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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headphones
UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.
Linnworks unveils Linnovation & Linn Academy 2025 event
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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ecommerce
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quickbooks
Linnworks unveils Linnovation webinars for July 2024 and brings back Linn Academy in June 2025 to showcase ecommerce tech updates and foster industry collaboration.