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Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation

Amid soaring living costs, Australian households cut non-essential spending by 1.9%, reports the ABS. Retail sector jitters follow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024

eCommerce

Online shopping sees surge in parcel theft claims in Australia

Parcel theft claims in Australia have more than doubled, due to the surge in online shopping, a trend that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Power / Energy

RecycleSmart secures $1.15 million to fuel national expansion

RecycleSmart raises $1.15m from 1014 investors as demand for its innovative waste management services doubles. Expansion set to boost Australia's recycling efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Global Stories

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Data Analytics

Infor teams up with NVIDIA on AI healthcare integration

Infor's Cloverleaf Data Integration Platform now integrates with NVIDIA's Holoscan AI, promising enhanced real-time data use for improved patient care.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Gaming

Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales

Adobe's 2024 holiday forecast predicts U.S. online sales to hit USD $240.8 billion, driven by Cyber Week, mobile shopping, and social media influences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Generative AI

UK consumers to prioritise holiday spending in 2024, says Coveo

UK consumers are poised to increase holiday spending for 2024, even if it means trimming expenses elsewhere, according to Coveo's latest research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Customer Experience

People are talking about RFID again… Here's why

RFID technology is making a retail comeback, thanks to cost reductions and multifunctional handheld readers, revolutionising inventory management and customer experience.

By Raghav Sibal • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024

Blockchain

AI innovations in crafting unbreakable anti-counterfeit strategies for brands

With counterfeiting costing the global economy over USD $2 trillion, brands are turning to AI innovations for robust anti-counterfeit strategies to protect consumer trust.

By Padmakumar Nair • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Robotics

Industry 4.0 market to surge from USD $93.6bn to USD $512.2bn

The global Industry 4.0 market is poised to expand from USD $93.6 billion in 2024 to USD $512.2 billion by 2034, driven by digital innovation across sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Unified Communications

SMT market to reach USD$16.8 billion by 2034 – FMI

The surface mount technology market is set to soar, driven by advances in electronics, healthcare, telecom, and automotive sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Marketing Technologies

Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security

Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Data Analytics

US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024

US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Blockchain

Rad partners with Sony to revolutionise content distribution on TVs

Rad, in collaboration with Sony Electronics, is set to break new ground in content distribution, offering a high-tech platform for creators to publish and monetise content on Sony Bravia TVs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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eCommerce

Brits prioritise practical gifts with Christmas spending

A recent ShipStation survey reveals UK consumers are shifting towards practical gifts for Christmas, with younger generations prioritising immediate utility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 24th Nov 2024

Customer Experience

PicoNext launches AI-powered app for Shopify DPP creation

PicoNext has introduced a new Shopify app that allows merchants to easily create Digital Product Passports using generative AI, aiding compliance with EU regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Power / Energy

Gallagher Security India expands team with new hires

Gallagher Security India bolsters its team, appointing Deneshkumar V as General Manager and Manav Kushwaha as Regional Manager, among four new hires in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Human Capital Management

Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry

A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

EduTech

Altium expands in Bangalore to boost India's electronics sector

Altium is pouring resources into Bangalore, aligning with India's 'Make in India' drive to tap into its electronics market. This expansion includes a new office and educational initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024