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Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024
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cx
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martech
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nz
Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.
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Satellite IoT connectivity set to soar with 150% growth by 2029
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iot
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supply chain systems
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construction
A new Juniper Research study predicts IoT satellites to surge from 10,000 to 24,000 by 2029, driven by LEO satellite cost benefits and rising nomadic area connectivity demand.
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O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
A Juniper Research study predicts operator investment in Open Radio Access Networks will hit USD $11 billion by 2029, up from USD $2 billion in 2024.
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Research shows rising OT cyber threats in essential industries
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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firewalls
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palo alto networks
Rising OT cyber threats detected in essential industries, with 72% of NZ businesses hit. Study reveals gap in cybersecurity strategies and urgent need for AI solutions.
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Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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subscriptions
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us
A Bango study reveals that 66% of US shoppers find retail subscriptions unaffordable, with 76% desiring a single app to manage all their subscriptions.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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gen z
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study
An Insightful study reveals a widespread issue of lost focus in the workplace, with 92% of employers and 80% of employees acknowledging persistent distractions impeding productivity.
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APAC leads global average in GenAI adoption for cybersecurity
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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study
A Tenable study reveals 55% of APAC organisations are adopting generative AI for cybersecurity, surpassing the global average of 52%.
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Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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facebook
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instagram
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youtube
A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.
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UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
UK firms face rising network security threats, with 69% reporting increased risks. Remote work, cloud apps strain infrastructures, prompting calls for SD-WAN adoption.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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ai
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avanade
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transparency
A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
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SAP Emarsys launches AI-driven tools in latest update
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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cdp
SAP Emarsys unveils its latest update, integrating AI-driven tools like AI Subject Line Generator and AI Product Finder to bolster marketing campaigns.
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Growing divide: Middle managers vs. leaders in Australia
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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hcm
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payroll systems
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study
Study reveals a growing rift between middle management and senior leaders amid a cost of living crisis, highlighting increased workloads and declining wellbeing.
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Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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hcm
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study
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legal
A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.
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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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telco
Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
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Kaspersky study reveals cybersecurity gaps in global companies
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's latest study reveals 62% of geo-distributed companies face cybersecurity disparities between HQ and branches, raising significant operational risks.
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Firms face rising threat of misinformation to reputation
Thu, 16th May 2024
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ai
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reputation management
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study
A new study by Fire on the Hill and Mercury Analytics reveals that 60% of companies have suffered adverse effects from misinformation, calling for urgent action to protect corporate reputations.
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Kaspersky study highlights gaps in educators' cybersecurity skills
Wed, 15th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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skills gap
A Kaspersky study reveals significant gaps in cybersecurity skills among APAC educators, stressing the need for better training and awareness initiatives.
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Alteryx uncovers public vs business opinion of GenAI in new study
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ai
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content creation
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apac
Alteryx genAI perception study reveals 80% of businesses see value in generative AI, whilst 43% of the public remains sceptical, expressing fears over its future use.
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ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence
Wed, 8th May 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Shoppers in Australia and New Zealand seek more personalised online experiences, but remain wary of artificial intelligence's role in retail, as the new commercetools study finds.
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High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study
Wed, 8th May 2024
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randstad
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study
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wages
Australia is among the top three countries paying premium wages for AI skills, however, men still dominate with 81% of the workforce, reveals a Randstad study.