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Hexaware launches AI app for eCommerce product descriptions
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Hexaware’s new Gen AI App, now available on AWS Marketplace, helps e-commerce retailers automate product descriptions and boost customer engagement through AI.
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CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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CommBank’s app now includes Travel Booking and car buying services as it aims to enhance digital engagement among its 8.5 million active users.
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SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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data analytics
Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.
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MoEngage launches platform for Australian financial services
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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MoEngage launches a new platform in Australia, aimed at helping financial institutions tackle inefficiencies and deliver personalised customer experiences in real time.
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Canon celebrates major success at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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Canon triumphs at drupa 2024, surpassing sales targets despite fewer visitors. The Core exhibit captivates 6,000+ guests with immersive printing innovations.
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Goodman Group appoints Giles Proctor as VP of Data Centres
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Goodman Group names Giles Proctor as VP of Data Centres, leveraging his 25 years of expertise to enhance customer engagement and bolster global infrastructure.
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KPMG Australia shortlisted for 2024 Microsoft global awards
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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KPMG Australia has been shortlisted for the 2024 Global Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards in two categories, highlighting its excellence in AI innovation and nonprofit industry services.
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AI regulation concerns hinder UK business adoption, survey says
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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A Freshworks survey reveals 35% of UK businesses see unclear AI regulations as a major barrier to adoption despite acknowledged productivity gains.
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Cegid integrates generative AI into retail solutions
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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Cegid integrates generative AI into its Cegid Retail solutions, showcased at Cegid Connections Retail in Rome, aiming to transform retail with intelligent agents.
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Blue Connections IT centralises pre-sales team to improve service
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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customer service
Blue Connections IT has centralised its pre-sales team to enhance operations, ensuring customers receive consistent, comprehensive support and improved service.
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Clicks, customers, and ROI: Harnessing the power of multichannel marketing
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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In the face of economic uncertainty and global competition, retailers are turning to multichannel marketing to engage customers, boost sales, and enhance ROI.
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Leveraging loyalty: How are retailers approaching retention in 2024?
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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digital entertainment
Retailers are wrestling with economic pressures and global competition; leveraging loyalty programs has emerged as a crucial strategy to retain customers and boost sales in 2024.
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Amperity honoured by Databricks for customer data solutions
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Amperity has won Databricks' Communications, Media and Entertainment Partner of the Year Award, recognising their exceptional work in enhancing customer data management and revenue generation for brands like Paramount and Vail Resorts.
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Acxiom launches Axcelerate toolkit for Google Cloud users
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Acxiom has launched Axcelerate, a toolkit designed to help businesses transform raw data into actionable insights via Google Cloud.
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Sendbird launches advanced AI chatbot for Shopify merchants
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Sendbird launches an AI chatbot for Shopify, powered by GPT-4o, enabling 4.6 million merchants to enhance customer interactions with no-code integration.
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SAP Emarsys launches AI-driven tools in latest update
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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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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Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.
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UK consumers expect online retail to match in-store CX
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Coveo’s 2024 Relevance Report reveals 49% of U.K. shoppers face customer experience issues, with higher dissatisfaction among Gen Z and Millennials at 71%.
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Five9 & Salesforce collaborate on AI solutions for contact centres
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Five9 and Salesforce have launched a new AI-enhanced integration aimed at revolutionising contact centres. The upgrade promises to boost agent efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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Preparing for a new AI-driven era in software development
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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it training
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As AI adoption expands in Australia, 68% of businesses are already using AI while 23% plan to in the next year. Ethical and strategic AI integration is essential.