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Emma Partlow named finalist in Disability Power 100 list
Customer Experience

Emma Partlow named finalist in Disability Power 100 list

Emma Partlow from Transreport has been named a finalist in the 2024 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 for her impactful work in accessible travel.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
CellPoint Digital secures $30m investment for global expansion
Payment Technologies

CellPoint Digital secures $30m investment for global expansion

CellPoint Digital has raised USD $30 million in investment to enhance its global expansion and boost payment orchestration solutions in the travel sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Acxiom unveils top CX trends for 2025 with human focus
Data Analytics

Acxiom unveils top CX trends for 2025 with human focus

Acxiom's latest report reveals key customer experience trends for 2025, highlighting the essential blend of human engagement and AI technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus
Marketing Technologies

Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus

Ciphr has acquired Avantus to enhance its services with employee benefits, marking its third acquisition in 18 months to boost HCM offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
High payment security fears lead UK customers to abandon carts
Customer Experience

High payment security fears lead UK customers to abandon carts

Nearly half of UK shoppers abandon online purchases over payment security fears, according to new research ahead of the Black Friday shopping event.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

FPT & Sitecore launch AI-powered eCommerce platform
Digital Transformation

FPT & Sitecore launch AI-powered eCommerce platform

FPT and Sitecore have unveiled ON.E, an AI-driven eCommerce platform designed to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market for retailers globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce

In a new article, Shira Itzhaki from Forter examines the dual role of bots in eCommerce, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing harmful from helpful bots.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Exclusive: Andrea Morgan-Vandome highlights success of Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Andrea Morgan-Vandome highlights success of Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain

Andrea Morgan-Vandome praises Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain innovations, emphasising customer value and sustainability in a global market.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool
EduTech

Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool

Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps
Customer Experience

AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps

A new survey from Riverbed reveals that while 95% of retail leaders view AI as crucial, only 40% feel prepared for its implementation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Tioex invests USD $2 million in OpenAI & Databricks
Space

Tioex invests USD $2 million in OpenAI & Databricks

Tioex has made strategic investments in OpenAI and Databricks, acquiring shares worth USD $2 million as it focuses on accessible AI opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Facial recognition in retail sparks privacy concerns
Surveillance

Facial recognition in retail sparks privacy concerns

Experts warn that facial recognition technology in retail raises significant privacy concerns, with calls for organisations to ensure public acceptability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Weee! partners with Topsort to boost retail media strategy
DevOps

Weee! partners with Topsort to boost retail media strategy

Topsort has teamed up with Weee!, the largest Asian supermarket online in the US, to enhance retail media, aiming to empower sellers and boost visibility.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Searchspring unveils dynamic custom profiles for retail
Customer Experience

Searchspring unveils dynamic custom profiles for retail

Searchspring has introduced Dynamic Custom Profiles, enhancing ecommerce personalisation with real-time, shopper-specific recommendations for retailers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Rimini Street unveils console to enhance IT efficiency
Application Performance Monitoring

Rimini Street unveils console to enhance IT efficiency

Rimini Street has unveiled the Rimini Connect Console to enhance efficiency for organisations like Officeworks by centralising interoperability management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud on AI adoption
Unified Communications

Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud on AI adoption

Publicis Sapient has partnered with Google Cloud to boost generative AI adoption, creating a dedicated unit to assist enterprises in leveraging AI technologies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
EcoFlow offers up to 45% off in Black Friday Australia sale
Power / Energy

EcoFlow offers up to 45% off in Black Friday Australia sale

EcoFlow has launched significant Black Friday discounts in Australia, offering up to 45% off portable power products to help consumers this holiday season.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024