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Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4
Tablets

Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4

Gen Z's optimism and spending power spike in UNiDAYS report, highlighting a shift in mood and loyalty trends for the year's final quarter. Brands, take note!.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Survey: millennials & men most targeted by financial fraud
Fintech

Survey: millennials & men most targeted by financial fraud

Millennials and men, particularly those aged 35-44, are most frequently targeted by financial fraud, reveals an Arbuthnot Latham survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds
Fintech

New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds

UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance
Biometrics

Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance

The pandemic-associated rejection of cash is seen as accelerating the switch to a cashless economy, despite some resistance and concern over security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

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Seamless retail dominates Asia-Pacific retail sector transformation
Digital Transformation

Seamless retail dominates Asia-Pacific retail sector transformation

A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
What Mum taught me about cybersecurity
Risk & Compliance

What Mum taught me about cybersecurity

Despite decades of advice, my Mum's aversion to hanging up on fraudsters reveals the complexity of cybersecurity across generations. Understanding these differences is key.

By Neal Costello • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Three trends in mobile access that are driving CRE evolution
Crypto

Three trends in mobile access that are driving CRE evolution

Safeguarding business interests, sustainability and creating cutting-edge experiences are three mobile access trends revolutionising the commercial real estate sector.

By Kamil Targalski • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
Data Protection

Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms

In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Australians flock to loyalty programmes amidst living costs surge
Customer Experience

Australians flock to loyalty programmes amidst living costs surge

Amidst rising living costs, 95% of Australians utilise loyalty programmes, with usage up 18% YoY, according to a study by Pureprofile and Retail Doctor Group.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Gen Z students prioritise tech despite living cost crisis
Mobility

Gen Z students prioritise tech despite living cost crisis

Gen Z's affinity for high-end, purpose-driven tech purchases defies economic crisis, according to a UNiDAYS survey.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

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Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout
Digital Transformation

Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout

A UiPath survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use generative AI, positioning Singapore as a top adopter globally amid economic challenges and workload pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians
EduTech

Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians

Over a quarter of Australians are showing an interest in cryptocurrency, with 9% holding digital assets in the last year, reveals new research by Finder and Coinbase.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Gen Z less enthusiastic about AI in Aussie workplaces, says Seismic study
Artificial Intelligence

Gen Z less enthusiastic about AI in Aussie workplaces, says Seismic study

Despite being reputed as tech embracers, Gen Z exhibits less optimism for AI's workplace potential, suggests an Australian survey by Seismic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Scaling for success - vision, values, and people power
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: Scaling for success - vision, values, and people power

International Women's Day 2024 calls for strategic company scaling, leveraging vision, values, and team motivation, in the pursuit of long-term, sustainable success.

By Kate Massey • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals
Customer Experience

Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals

Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2024 reveals nearly half of Australia's online non-food sales interacted with physical touchpoints, highlighting the growing need for integrated omnichannel strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Workers feel undervalued, spurring job change considerations
Productivity

Workers feel undervalued, spurring job change considerations

Major perception gap unveiled in Australian workplaces, as 65% of employees don't feel appreciated by their managers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Australian millennials & Gen Z save $2.4bn using Raiz Invest app
Crypto

Australian millennials & Gen Z save $2.4bn using Raiz Invest app

Amid Australia's living-cost crisis, over 300,000 local millennials and Gen Z users saved up to $2.4bn cumulatively since joining micro-investing app Raiz Invest, exploiting technology for modern saving strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024