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Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to boost retail media targeting

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Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to launch a retail media solution linking verified shopper data across TV, audio and online for better ad targeting.
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E-commerce businesses urged to treat payments as profit drivers

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E-commerce firms are urged to view payments as profit drivers, with C-suite support key to boosting revenue and enhancing customer experience, says Ecommpay.
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Icertis acquires Dioptra to boost AI-driven contract automation

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Icertis has acquired AI startup Dioptra to enhance its contract intelligence platform with advanced automation and risk review tools for legal teams.
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The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk

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The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.
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Epiminds raises USD $6.6m to launch multi-agent AI for agencies

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Stockholm startup Epiminds raises USD $6.6m to launch AI platform with multi-agent system aimed at transforming marketing agency workflows.
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Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.
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Yahoo DSP & Spotify unlock programmatic audio for Aussies

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Yahoo DSP now offers Aussie advertisers direct programmatic access to Spotify's audio, video and display ads via one platform, enhancing campaign reach and measurement.
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HONOR unveils smartphone deals & bundles worth up to GBP £692

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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HONOR launches festive deals up to GBP £692 off, with bundles including tablets, watches and headphones on its latest smartphones in the UK.
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AI agents meet stablecoins…when money gets interesting!

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Galaxy Digital's CEO predicts AI agents will soon be the biggest users of stablecoins, merging smart finance with instant digital payments in everyday life.
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Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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Xero launches Open for Small Business, a podcast showcasing the inspiring journeys and resilience of Aotearoa’s small business owners every fortnight.
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Canva teams with Boku to boost payment options in Asia, Europe

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Canva teams up with Boku to offer localised payment methods across Asia and Europe, boosting access for users without credit cards.
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The next frontier of AI product development: building systems that learn with your users

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Adaptive AI systems, like Amazon's Alexa Plus, learn and evolve with users in real time, promising a new era of personalised, interactive technology.
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Mozart AI secures USD $730,000 to launch next-gen music DAW

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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London-based Mozart AI raises USD $730,000 to develop an AI-powered Digital Audio Workstation, helping artists create music faster while keeping creative control.
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Fivetran expands SDK to simplify building custom data connectors

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Fivetran has expanded its Connector SDK, enabling developers to create custom data pipelines quickly, boosting analytics and AI capabilities across systems.
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Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.
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NVIDIA expands AI tools for Windows RTX PCs & Azure users

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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NVIDIA and Microsoft boost AI on Windows RTX PCs and Azure with new tools, microservices, and plug-ins for faster, easier AI development and deployment.
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Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Amazon Prime leads digital subscription cancellations with 578,000 monthly searches, as users reconsider services amid rising costs and tiered pricing models.
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Analytic Partners launches APAC hub for marketing insights

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Analytic Partners launches The CMO Office, a new APAC hub offering weekly insights and podcasts to boost marketing effectiveness across the region.
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Adyen partners with Fiskil to streamline merchant onboarding

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Adyen joins forces with Fiskil in Australia to enhance merchant onboarding using Fiskil's Banking API, boosting speed, security, and future financial services.
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Google Cloud unveils AI-focused updates to Kubernetes Engine

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google Cloud has launched significant updates to its Kubernetes Engine, enhancing capabilities for managing large-scale AI workloads and improving resource efficiency.