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Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach

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Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.
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4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026

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By 2026, AI will transform procurement with specialised models, transparent governance, autonomous agents, and new security standards boosting trust and efficiency.
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Australian B2B supply chains hampered by outdated fulfilment tech

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A survey reveals 92% of Australian B2B supply chain leaders face inefficiencies from outdated fulfilment tech, impacting costs and customer service.
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PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services

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Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.
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Simon de Winter Group partners with MCG for supply chain revamp

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Simon de Winter Group teams up with Middlebank Consulting Group to digitally transform its supply chain, boosting efficiency across Australia and New Zealand.
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LG posts AUD $23.4B revenue as home & vehicle units shine

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LG Electronics posts AUD $23.4B revenue in Q3 2025, driven by strong growth in home appliances and vehicle solutions despite market challenges.
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m3ter upgrades Salesforce package for flexible usage-based billing

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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m3ter upgrades its Salesforce package with advanced pricing and two-way data synchronisation to support flexible, usage-based billing for B2B software firms.
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PushON appoints trio of senior developers to boost growth plans

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Manchester-based digital agency PushON appoints three senior developers with over 50 years' experience to support growth and enhance eCommerce platforms.
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Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia’s ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.
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PwC unifies global finance on Oracle Cloud ERP with AI boost

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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PwC standardises global finance using Oracle Cloud ERP, embedding AI to boost efficiency, transparency and streamline reporting across its firms worldwide.
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Oracle Fusion unveils AI agents to boost finance team efficiency

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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The suite aims to automate finance workflows and deliver predictive insights, boosting efficiency for 11,000 firms globally.
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TP-Link appoints Ben Allcock to lead UK & Ireland B2B growth

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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TP-Link has named Ben Allcock Vice President - B2B for UK and Ireland to drive growth and lead its largest European B2B team focused on SMEs.
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LinkedIn emerges as top B2B ad channel with highest returns

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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LinkedIn now leads B2B ad spend with 39%, delivering a 113% return on investment, outperforming Google and Meta in cost efficiency and sales impact.
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CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.
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Gartner highlights four AI trends set to reshape government tech

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Gartner identifies sovereign AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, and machine customers as key AI trends set to transform government technology by 2030.
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Chief Trust Officer role rises as tech firms prioritise trust

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Tech and B2B firms are appointing Chief Trust Officers to boost security, privacy, and trust amid rising client and regulator concerns, says Forrester.
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Wincanton extends Whittard fulfilment deal to support UK growth

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Wincanton extends its fulfilment partnership with Whittard of Chelsea to support UK and international growth across eCommerce and retail outlets.
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Elemis partners with Impact Commerce for global omnichannel growth

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Elemis has teamed up with Impact Commerce to enhance its global omnichannel experience, integrating retail, spas and online channels for customer growth.
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Joseph Joseph partners with XPO for omnichannel UK logistics

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Joseph Joseph teams up with XPO Logistics for UK omnichannel fulfilment, boosting warehousing, distribution, and customer service from Rugby.
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Ping Identity named leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Ping Identity named Leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports for Access Management, Identity Fabrics, and Policy Based Access Management.