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Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
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pc hardware
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christmas
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pc market
A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.
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Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
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lenovo
Amid a 6% YoY dip in Australia's smartphone market, Apple and Google's new releases drive a QoQ rise of 14.2%, while the average selling price experiences a 7.1% surge.
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Australians turn to discounts amid rising living costs
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electronics
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Amid rising living costs, Australians are to depend more on promotional deals and discounts in 2024, with spending reductions expected across industries.
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Distil.ai reveals UK shopping habits shift post-Christmas
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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big data
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bi
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shopping
Analysis of shopping data by Distil.ai exhibits a surge in UK consumer spending post-Christmas, displacing Black Friday as the most profitable sales period and signalling a shift in habits.
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Unicommerce reveals 18.7% surge in India's Republic Day 2024 sales
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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sales
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online shopping
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black friday
India's Republic Day 2024 sales marked an 18.7% rise in e-commerce orders via major enablement platform Unicommerce, driven by increased consumer enthusiasm for online shopping and impactful nationwide campaigns.
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Major shifts predicted in Australia's eCommerce landscape for 2024
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
In 2024, significant shifts in Australia's ecommerce landscape are forecasted, with AI advancements, personalisation, marketplaces, and strategic brand research identified as pivotal factors by global accelerator, Pattern.
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OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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christmas
Australian tech platform OneTap Loyalty streamlines rewards earning process, integrating payment cards with loyalty programs and bolstering customer engagement.
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Cloudflare reports rise in API threats & DDoS shifts
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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firewall
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gaming
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advanced persistent threat protection
New report warns of a rise in API-based cyber threats as businesses digitise, alongside escalating DDoS activities targeting specific sectors and regions.
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Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ml
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ddos
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partner programmes
Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.
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US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.
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Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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nz
Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.
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Accelya spearheads NDC momentum, enabling over 50% of 2022's transactions
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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big data
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bi
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cdp
Accelya leads the way in New Distribution Capability (NDC), enabling over half of 2022's global NDC transactions.
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Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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black friday
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christmas
In 2023, Black Friday sales experienced growth, yet the most significant rise was observed in the days and weeks leading up to the event, according to Visualsoft.
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Unwrapping success: The golden rules of holiday retailing
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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martech
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cx
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omnichannel
In this challenging environment, omnichannel retailers must find ways to stand out and offer something exceptional.
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Reviewing Black Friday trends offers insights for future retail strategies
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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big data
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bi
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cx
Analysis of 2023 Black Friday retail patterns suggests future strategies, with UK buyers showing higher spend inclination.
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Black Friday & Cyber Monday see rise in 'false positives', warns SEON
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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black friday
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holiday season
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sales
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales lead to rise in 'false positives', warns SEON, complicating transactions for merchants.
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Ecommerce set for record-breaking GBP £8.74 billion UK Black Friday weekend
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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bi
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big data
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customers
UK expects record-breaking £8.74bn online sales over Black Friday weekend; big data and analytics projected to play a key role.
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Slyp reveals environmental impact of paper receipts on Black Friday
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
Slyp, backed by Australia's major banks, reveals the damaging ecological and health impact of paper receipts on Black Friday.
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Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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online shopping
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fraud
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cios
Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.
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Charge into savings: BLUETTI's unmissable Black Friday deals
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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power / energy
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batteries
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black friday
Black Friday 2023 is here, and BLUETTI is offering great discounts of up to $5000 on portable solar generators and home backup solutions starting November 20th.
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Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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email security
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breach prevention
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web development
Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.
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CybeReady highlights five key defences against Black Friday cybercrime surge
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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ransomware
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cyber monday
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black friday
CybeReady, an innovator in security awareness training, offers five key initiatives to bolster defences against a predicted rise in Black Friday cybercrime.
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Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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passwords
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cios
Cyber threats are on the rise this holiday season, warns Check Point Research, with a 13% increase in malicious files related to online orders and deliveries.
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Australia predicts record Black Friday sales amidst economic challenges
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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cx
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martech
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seo
Australia prepares for its biggest ever Black Friday sales, with retailers' discount offers expected to surpass previous years, according to a study by Fiverr.