Consumer stories

The expansion of the smart home industry has been aided by factors such as the increasing necessity of home monitoring systems and the increasing disposable income of people in emerging countries, the report states.>>

“Marketers must recognise that consumers are in the midst of an exhausting practical and spiritual overhaul. That presents an opportunity for their brands to be facilitators of change.">>

Trusted Identities protects against account takeovers that exploit consumer credentials and prevents fraudsters from abusing systems and policies by creating multiple accounts, the company states.>>

Slyp says partnerships with several leading fashion retailers will see the retailers switch off paper receipt printing for in-store purchases across a combined 42 stores.>>

A data breach can be any company's worst nightmare. Not only can it cause catastrophic damage to systems and workflows, but it can also often be extraordinarily damaging and costly. >>

According to ESET, as people are increasingly dependent on the internet to work, communicate, shop and entertain themselves, scammers are also taking advantage of the new normal to lure victims.>>

Asia-Pacific is a leader in open banking, thanks to the region's extensive digital ecosystems and a willingness to share data. Both financial institutions and tech firms have developed data-sharing infrastructure, and adoption rates are high in many countries belonging to the region.>>

PNY are strengthening their presence in and commitment to the Australian and New Zealand market. The industry veterans have established a new and exclusive local distribution partnership with DSTech for their PNY and HP USB and memory card ranges.>>

A new survey of New Zealand consumers from Shopify demonstrates the ways New Zealanders are evolving their shopping habits and preferences in line with the COVID-19 pandemic.>>

A few years ago, Dyson products began to change my life for the better. Constantly reaching for Kleenex and inhalers are now memories. >>

"Most importantly, consumers feel more assured when organisations clearly make the effort to integrate frontend security measures, which underscores the need for simple, safe and secure identity verification.">>

RangeMe, the company behind the world’s largest product discovery and sourcing platform, has launched its global service to retailers in Australia, New Zealand and the wider APAC region.>>

"We have a strong focus on growing markets outside of Australia, and New Zealand is the first piece of this important growth puzzle for us.">>

HIVERY has finalised an undisclosed debt facility ahead of its next financing round. This financing marks the 10th investment from the 1V Venture Credit Fund, with more than half of the fund now committed.>>

According to new research from Adobe, B2B firms in Hong Kong are now looking into the consumer market.>>

The survey shows 78% will continue to spend money they normally wouldn't to support workers and struggling businesses, and 97% of those that shifted to shopping locally will continue to do so.>>

What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.>>

“There’s clear evidence that in todays fast-changing environment, being data powered is fundamental to the success of consumer product and retail organisations.">>

Brand loyalty is up for grabs as a slew of corporate and governmental scandals and an influx of misinformation have destabilised public trust in many traditional institutions.>>

The consumer device market is set for huge growth following the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from global tech market advisory firm ABI Research.>>

New Zealand's three main mobile operators have agreed to provide more information and tools to support consumer choice.>>

Ping Identity has launched a Consumer Data Right (CDR) Integration Kit, with the overall aim of supporting Australian organisations with banking and fintech compliance.>>

Opportunity beckons to upgrade supply chain processes, transform the consumer experience and build customer loyalty across the omni-channel landscape.>>

Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers. >>