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Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development
Artificial Intelligence

Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development

Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Amazon expands generative AI listing tools for European sellers
Generative AI

Amazon expands generative AI listing tools for European sellers

Amazon expands its generative AI listing tools across Europe, aiding SMEs in creating and enriching product listings, with early adoption showing significant benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Linnworks & Spreetail Europe partnership boosts ecommerce efficiency
Unified Communications

Linnworks & Spreetail Europe partnership boosts ecommerce efficiency

Linnworks' partnership with Spreetail Europe has dramatically improved ecommerce efficiency, cutting project timelines from three months to three weeks and enhancing market reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions
Digital Transformation

Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions

Cegid integrates generative AI into its Cegid Retail solutions, showcased at Cegid Connections Retail in Rome, aiming to transform retail with intelligent agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation
Modernisation

Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation

A new report reveals a resistance to change and reliance on legacy technology are major hurdles to core banking modernisation, putting them at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Malware

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Malware

BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's first six-day Prime Day in Australia
eCommerce

Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's first six-day Prime Day in Australia

Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's six-day Prime Day in Australia, citing a doubling in sales for brands and rising consumer participation, despite recent price hikes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
ReturnBear to launch reverse logistics solutions in the UK
Supply Chain

ReturnBear to launch reverse logistics solutions in the UK

ReturnBear expands into the UK, launching reverse logistics solutions on July 1 to help brands manage cross-border eCommerce returns efficiently.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Hyperconn unveils versatile Hyconext NextWav 2.5G PoE Series
Hyperconn

Hyperconn unveils versatile Hyconext NextWav 2.5G PoE Series

Hyconnext launches the NextWav 2.5G PoE Series, which addresses power allocation and device compatibility for enterprises and is priced at USD $1,299.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Xtend launches AI suite to boost eCommerce conversions
Fintech

Xtend launches AI suite to boost eCommerce conversions

Xtend launches an AI-driven suite to boost lower marketing funnel conversions in sectors like eCommerce, fintech, and travel, promising significant revenue gains and reduced acquisition costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch
Apple

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi to retail its touchscreen displays across over 100 locations in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing reach and product accessibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024
Supply Chain

Australian firms CSO Group & xAmplify to merge in 2024

Australian cyber security firm CSO Group and automation specialist xAmplify plan to merge in 2024, creating the nation's largest AI and cyber security service provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
TDCX partners with SUPA to solve AI data labelling challenges
Storage

TDCX partners with SUPA to solve AI data labelling challenges

TDCX has teamed up with SUPA to tackle AI data labelling hurdles, aiming to streamline the process and enhance enterprise AI implementations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Directo launches AUD$3 million capital raise to boost growth
Customer Relationship Management

Directo launches AUD$3 million capital raise to boost growth

Melbourne-based Directo has launched a $3 million capital raise to boost its growth, having onboarded 54% of Australian pharmacies and doubled its revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
StarHub ranks 184th in FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 for 2023
Cybersecurity

StarHub ranks 184th in FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 for 2023

Singapore's StarHub has achieved 184th place in the inaugural FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 list for 2023, marking a notable revenue-based ranking.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore
Customer Experience

Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore

Manhattan Associates' Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail unveils key findings from Singapore's retail sector, spotlighting leaders like Nike, Adidas, and Dior.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024