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Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
eCommerce

Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers

Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Sat, 30th Dec 2023
Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending
Shopping

Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending

Aotearoa New Zealand sees slight decline in Boxing Day spending in 2023, which could be disappointing for retailers, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Retail stories

How eCommerce and fintech firms are leveraging the power of AI-enabled data centres
Unified Communications

How eCommerce and fintech firms are leveraging the power of AI-enabled data centres

Ecommerce and fintech firms tap into the potential of AI-enabled data centres, harnessing GPU-powered servers to enhance data processing, bolster fraud detection, and streamline payment systems.

By Andy Connor • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy
Digital Transformation

Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy

As Southeast Asia's digital economy rapidly reaches $100bn, it is attracting cyber criminals, with 28% of businesses observing an increase in threats alongside their digital expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free
Encryption

Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free

Google Cloud launches a secret discovery tool aimed at boosting organisation's security by detecting and monitoring plaintext credentials, part of its no-cost Sensitive Data Protection offering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Marketing analytics software sector riding high on AI & ML adoption
Digital Transformation

Marketing analytics software sector riding high on AI & ML adoption

The global marketing analytics market is bolstered by increased adoption across sectors such as retail and manufacturing for improved AI and ML processes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning
Supply Chain

RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning

RELEX Solutions bolsters its supply chain optimisation capabilities by acquiring Optimity, offering a unified platform for production and distribution planning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
PreAct Technologies unveils new flash LiDAR sensors at CES
Robotics

PreAct Technologies unveils new flash LiDAR sensors at CES

Oregon-based PreAct Technologies debuts a versatile new line of LiDAR sensors, named Sahara, Borrego, and Moab, preparing to transform numerous industries with advanced 3D mapping and modelling capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
TDengine named Top Global Industrial Data Management Solution
Data Analytics

TDengine named Top Global Industrial Data Management Solution

TDengine, a trailblazing data historian firm, receives top accolade from Frost and Sullivan as the Best in Class in Global Industrial Data Management Solutions, affirming its leadership in leading the industry towards its next growth phase.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Perfect Corp. reveals global trend report on Generative AI in beauty and fashion
Generative AI

Perfect Corp. reveals global trend report on Generative AI in beauty and fashion

Perfect Corp. unveils its Global Trend Report highlighting Generative AI's game-changing role in shaping beauty and fashion trends via its acclaimed YouCam suite of apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
XConnect appoints James Williams as VP to fuel global expansion
Marketing Technologies

XConnect appoints James Williams as VP to fuel global expansion

XConnect hires James Williams, a seasoned telecoms expert, as VP of Business Development, bolstering its 2024 global growth strategy with his vast experience and industry insight.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers

Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Global modular data centres market to reach $81.2bn by 2030
Virtualisation

Global modular data centres market to reach $81.2bn by 2030

The global modular data centres market is anticipated to surge to USD$81.2bn by 2030, due to efficiency and flexibility, says Research and Markets report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Harvey Norman NZ sales dip $100 million in financial year 2023
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman NZ sales dip $100 million in financial year 2023

Harvey Norman's NZ sector faces financial woes, reporting a $100m plunge in sales revenue and a 33.6% decrease in net profit for 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Growing cyber crime rate boosts next-gen firewall market growth
Firewalls

Growing cyber crime rate boosts next-gen firewall market growth

Due to rising cyber crime, the next-gen firewall market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.48% between 2021 and 2028, per a Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence study.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jan 2024
Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site
Power / Energy

Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site

Plug Power installs electrolyzer system at Amazon's Colorado centre, contributing to the green hydrogen economy and powering over 225 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Three industries display tech will transform in 2024
Digital Signage

Three industries display tech will transform in 2024

While much of the focus is on things like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, consumer-grade technology also has enormous potential to transform industries.

By Phil Gaut • 4 min read • Sun, 31st Dec 2023