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Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity
Robotics

Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity

Warehouse automation shifts from a discretionary cost play to a strategic necessity as labour shortages and weak productivity squeeze ANZ firms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders
Data Analytics

DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders

DataIQ's 2026 Top 10 names Europe's most influential data and AI leaders, with UK-based executives dominating the cross-sector list.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port
Unified Communications

2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port

2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
LogChain moves global HQ to Liverpool digital trade hub
Hyperscale

LogChain moves global HQ to Liverpool digital trade hub

Trade-tech firm LogChain is shifting its global headquarters from Singapore to Liverpool, betting on the UK's emerging digital trade hub.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
'Valentine' wording boosts email wins, study finds
DevOps

'Valentine' wording boosts email wins, study finds

Brands swapping 'Valentine's Day' for personal 'Valentine' subject lines see big email gains, as generic “love” talk and “shop” prompts drag.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
German maritime innovator wins USD $4 million China deal
Unified Communications

German maritime innovator wins USD $4 million China deal

German innovator wins USD $4 million China deal to launch ClearSense, a smart ship bearing monitor, after AI-assisted NICE challenge.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
CrowdStrike splits LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units
Malware

CrowdStrike splits LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units

CrowdStrike has split North Korea-linked LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units, two for crypto theft and one for industrial espionage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026
Data Analytics

AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026

AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum
Clean technologies

Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum

The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Study finds value for money eclipses speed & price
Customer Experience

Study finds value for money eclipses speed & price

Value for money drives online customer sentiment three times more than price, delivery speed or product quality, a study of reviews finds.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Navigating the holiday shipping rush: How SMBs can turn freight into a competitive advantage
Data Analytics

Navigating the holiday shipping rush: How SMBs can turn freight into a competitive advantage

SMBs battling holiday shipping chaos can turn freight into a strategic edge with smarter tech, clearer pricing and centralised partners.

By Carmit Glik • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025

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UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn
Cartech

UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn

UK goods exports surged 6.7% in January, led by EU and non-EU gains, even as sales to the US slid amid fresh tariff and trade pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
HIVED rolls out unified electric delivery for UK SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

HIVED rolls out unified electric delivery for UK SMEs

HIVED launches HIVED One, a unified all-electric parcel service aimed at simplifying nationwide deliveries for UK eCommerce SMEs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Valentine's drives sharp rise in UK eCommerce orders
Customer Experience

Valentine's drives sharp rise in UK eCommerce orders

Valentine's Day drove a surge in UK online orders, with early-week volumes more than doubling as delivery timing trumped last-minute buys.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up
Digital Transformation

Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up

Amazon, Temu and Shein are forcing Australian retailers to speed up delivery, fix fulfilment bottlenecks and rethink toughened returns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Security tops 2026 tech spend for Australian retailers
Data Protection

Security tops 2026 tech spend for Australian retailers

Security, privacy and data protection will command the biggest tech spend for Australian retail SMBs in 2026, ahead of AI and global growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
GoComet rolls out agentic AI for Philippine logistics
Data Analytics

GoComet rolls out agentic AI for Philippine logistics

GoComet unveils agentic AI tools in Manila to help Philippine logistics teams predict disruption, cut freight costs and boost productivity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AI to transform Australian freight, data & jobs by 2026
Data Protection

AI to transform Australian freight, data & jobs by 2026

AI is set to overhaul Australian freight, data strategy and jobs by 2026, as leaders shift from pilots to deep, context-aware deployment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026