Consumers stories - Page 2
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Kartik Mehta appointed Channel Factory's head of Asia growth markets
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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advertising
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singapore
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youtube
Kartik Mehta, tech sales expert with a background in global growth initiatives, is set to steer Channel Factory's expansion in Asia's emerging markets as the new Head of Growth.
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UK consumers favour comfort over fleeting fashion, survey shows
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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financial systems
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fintechs
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social media
A new survey by Blakely Clothing shows UK shoppers, aged 18 to 35, are veering away from fleeting fashion trends, favouring quality, comfort, and longevity in their clothing choices.
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European consumers seek flexible return policies – study
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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payment technologies
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fraud prevention
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consumers
European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.
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The power of embedded green finance
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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cdp
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martech
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cleantech
Banks wrestling with outdated systems can bolster sustainability efforts by leveraging carbon management to personalise client services, ensuring greener finance integrates seamlessly with consumer lifestyles.
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UN urges green economy shift for inclusive Women's Day
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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iwd
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planet
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asia pacific
This International Women's Day, the UN emphasises the need for regenerative sustainability as a means to address gender inequalities, urging organisations to lead this vital societal transformation.
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Vudoo assigns ex-Google exec Billy Kinchin as Chief Product Officer
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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digital entertainment
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video
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video solutions
Melbourne-based Vudoo appoints former Google senior executive, Billy Kinchin, as Chief Product Officer to lead global product strategy and development.
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3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT – the catalyst for progression, or a Mexican standoff?
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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spacetech
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connectivity
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gps
Amid a lowered cost to develop satellite networks, questions arise as to whether 3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT will serve as a progression catalyst or incite standstill tensions.
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Wi-Fi Alliance selects CommScope's RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 Platform
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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wireless networks
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network infrastructure
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collaboration
CommScope's RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 AP is the sole commercial access point in the global Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 test bed, marking a key milestone in global Wi-Fi performance.
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AI threatens SaaS platforms in Aotearoa retail sector
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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ai
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automation
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consumers
In the face of rising AI presence, consumers' hunger for speed and unique shopping experiences may leave most retail SaaS platforms obsolete by 2024.
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Banking sector leads in personal data trust, says Thales 2024 report
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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report
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thales
Global trust in banks for data collection tops the 2024 Thales Digital Trust Index, as privacy fears prompt 26% of consumers to abandon certain brands over the last year.
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Electric Kiwi challenges sneaky notice periods of broadband retailers
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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commerce commission
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nz
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telco
Electric Kiwi has launched a complaint against leading NZ broadband retailers, alleging they use 'sneaky notice periods' that impede competition.
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UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain systems
UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.
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Brands need to work harder to impress the ‘Application Generation’
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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shopping
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research
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cisco
In light of soaring expectations for digital experiences, brands need to significantly improve their applications to win over the discerning and demanding 'Application Generation', warns a new study from Cisco.
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Data-driven video: A new frontier for ads in APAC
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Amidst a creativity crunch in APAC, brands are capitalising on data-driven insights to produce personalised video ads, aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Barracuda Networks tackle rising Aussie credential stuffing scams
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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surveillance
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cybersecurity
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mobile apps
Barracuda Networks proposes sturdy measures against escalating Australian credential stuffing scams, affecting around 20,000 consumers, with increased bot-assisted logins and poor password hygiene.
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Exclusive: Why OutSystems says 2023 was the year of Gen AI
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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apm
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low-code
OutSystems' Paul Arthur discusses how Gen AI is reshaping app development in 2023, offering innovative solutions for businesses.
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NVIDIA unveils new GeForce RTX SUPER desktop GPUs for advanced AI performance
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ai
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hp
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samsung
NVIDIA introduces GeForce RTX SUPER desktop GPUs, aiming to propel generative AI capability, accompanied by innovative AI laptops, software, and tools.
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Wearable Devices ramps up Mudra Band production for 2024 CES
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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ai
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personal computing devices
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ces
Wearable Devices boosts production of its AI-powered Mudra Band, preparing for anticipated demand surge after its presentation at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show.
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5G MVNO market projected to reach $132 billion by 2029
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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bandwidth
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investment
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digitisation
5G MVNO market forecasted to reach $132.03bn by 2029, harnessing 5G technology without the need for physical infrastructure.
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Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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shopping
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christmas
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social media
Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.