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Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend
Supply Chain

Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend

As retailers prepare for the 2024 holiday season, inflation and consumer behaviour shifts prompt early shopping, affecting inventory management strategies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Global Stories

Alex Nemeth appointed country manager for Qualtrics ANZ
Hyperscale

Alex Nemeth appointed country manager for Qualtrics ANZ

Alex Nemeth has been appointed Country Manager for Qualtrics in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost customer and employee experiences.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost
DevOps

Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost

Bugcrowd and Least Authority have partnered to enhance secure-by-design consultancy, offering continuous security testing for FinTech and Web3 products.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Only 17% of Australian firms have integrated AI tools
Marketing Technologies

Only 17% of Australian firms have integrated AI tools

A HubSpot study reveals just 17% of Australian businesses have adopted AI tools, despite personal use by 51% of leaders highlighting a significant gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Netcore Cloud expands collaboration with Google Cloud AI
Data Analytics

Netcore Cloud expands collaboration with Google Cloud AI

Netcore Cloud has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven customer engagement, aiming to double annual recurring revenue by 2027.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Locad secures USD $9m to expand AI-driven logistics
Customer Experience

Locad secures USD $9m to expand AI-driven logistics

Singapore's Locad secures USD $9 million in pre-series B funding to fuel global expansion and enhance its AI-driven logistics solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Hitachi iQ integrates NVIDIA HGX for AI infrastructure
Storage

Hitachi iQ integrates NVIDIA HGX for AI infrastructure

Hitachi Vantara has launched Hitachi iQ integrated with NVIDIA HGX, aiming to boost AI infrastructure amid rising demand from organisations worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Caseware & Validis partner to enhance audit data tools
Data Analytics

Caseware & Validis partner to enhance audit data tools

Caseware has partnered with Validis to enhance data ingestion tools for audit firms, ensuring clean, audit-ready data is readily available.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Hitachi launches AI platform with NVIDIA to enhance GenAI
Storage

Hitachi launches AI platform with NVIDIA to enhance GenAI

Hitachi Vantara has launched Hitachi iQ, integrating NVIDIA HGX to enhance AI infrastructure and address companies' growing AI implementation needs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Microsoft unveils Copilot Studio for AI-enhanced solutions
Disaster Recovery

Microsoft unveils Copilot Studio for AI-enhanced solutions

Microsoft has unveiled its Copilot Studio autonomous agents in preview, promising AI-driven innovations to reshape business operations at Ignite 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost
Software-as-a-Service

LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost

LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas
Crypto

Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas

Nearly 10 million UK consumers are projected to embrace Buy Now, Pay Later schemes this Christmas, reflecting a significant shift in shopping behaviours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Charlie Thompson appointed New Relic's EMEA leader
Low code & No code

Charlie Thompson appointed New Relic's EMEA leader

New Relic has appointed Charlie Thompson as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for EMEA, aiming to boost growth and market expansion in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia
Fintech

Surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia

Kaspersky has revealed a staggering 330,000 financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia in early 2024, a rise of 41% from last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
GEMESYS secures EUR €8.6m to revolutionise AI chips
Internet of Things

GEMESYS secures EUR €8.6m to revolutionise AI chips

AI hardware startup GEMESYS has secured EUR €8.6 million in pre-seed funding to advance energy-efficient AI chip technology and expand its team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
CommBox secures funding for AI expansion in Europe
Data Protection

CommBox secures funding for AI expansion in Europe

CommBox has raised GBP £12.3 million from PSG Equity to boost its AI technologies and expand its operations into new markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Apricorn boosts storage in Aegis Secure Key 3NX line
Storage

Apricorn boosts storage in Aegis Secure Key 3NX line

Apricorn has expanded its Aegis Secure Key 3NX line, now offering hardware-encrypted USB drives with storage up to 512GB for enhanced data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024