Digital marketplace stories

UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.

Temu has opened its Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses, offering a new, low-cost way to reach millions of shoppers with local inventory.

AliExpress launches hourly delivery in Greater London and opens its UK platform to local businesses, boosting fast access to essential goods and broader product ranges.

Google now requires UK telemedicine providers to obtain LegitScript certification before advertising telehealth services on its platforms, enhancing patient safety.

Optus has launched API Connect with Vonage, offering secure, scalable telecom APIs that integrate real-time communications directly via the Optus network.

Thoughtworks has aided carsales in Australia to boost engineering and launch an AI-powered car recommendation tool, enhancing customer experience and delivery speed.

OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.

The Buy Now, Pay Later market in the Philippines surged to 28.4 million users by 2024, marking a 40% increase and securing second place in Southeast Asia.

BigCommerce has appointed Andrew Norman as Senior Vice President and General Manager for EMEA, tasked with driving growth across the region.

Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.

Broadcom has launched VeloSky, a unified solution enabling Communication Service Providers to seamlessly integrate fibre, cellular and satellite services.

As International Women’s Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.

A coalition of tech firms urges reform in public sector procurement, challenging the excessive focus on cost that undermines service quality and value.

Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.

SugarCRM has launched its Sugar Sell and Sugar Market solutions on AWS Marketplace, enhancing access to its AI-driven CRM tools for customers worldwide.

CAPSLOCK has unveiled 'Deploy', a service aimed at bridging the looming cyber skills gap in UK organisations as staffing shortages rise to 67% in 2024.

Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.

To excel in the booming SaaS market, resellers need to harness data, build customer-centric subscription models, and leverage automation to streamline operations.

SAP Emarsys integrates with Annex Cloud to revolutionise customer loyalty, offering brands an SAP Endorsed App that enhances personalised omnichannel experiences.

Ververica Cloud uses real-time analytic capabilities powered by their VERA technology to revolutionise eCommerce and optimise user experience.