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ParallelChain Lab to unveil AI at Interspeech 2024 in Greece

ParallelChain Lab will showcase its cutting-edge voice anti-spoofing AI at the Interspeech 2024 Conference, revolutionary for voice-based security and identity verification.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024

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Hyperscale

Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as new Chief Technology Officer

Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as CTO, betting on his vast experience from Microsoft, Amazon, and HelloFresh to drive AI advancements and engineering excellence.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Blockchain

Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation

Fabric Cryptography raises USD $33 million in Series A funding co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx to develop Verifiable Processing Unit chips for cryptography.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Hyperscale

Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early

Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Crypto

Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption

Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.

By Ben Rose • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024

Amazon

Dreame Technology releases AUD $2799 X40 Ultra robotic vacuum

Dreame Technology unveils the X40 Ultra robotic vacuum in Australia for AUD $2799, boasting innovative features aimed at revolutionising home cleaning.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Email Security

ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day

As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024

Supply Chain

Amazon Singapore report highlights double-digit sales growth for 2023

Amazon Global Selling Singapore's 2024 trend report highlights robust growth in cross-border eCommerce, projecting B2C export revenue to more than double.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Customer Experience

Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success

DataStax's Warren Schilpzand has discussed leveraging AI for customer success, highlighting projects with Priceline, Macquarie Bank, and APAC market growth.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024

Amazon

Zitcha appoints former News Corp executives to senior roles

Retail media platform Zitcha strengthens its global growth by appointing former News Corp executives Kate Marshall and Genevieve Cleaver to key roles.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

eCommerce

Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's first six-day Prime Day in Australia

Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's six-day Prime Day in Australia, citing a doubling in sales for brands and rising consumer participation, despite recent price hikes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Supply Chain

Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations

Delivery platform Shippit launches Shippit Insights, empowering retailers with real-time analytics to enhance delivery operations and customer loyalty amidst economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024

Fintech

Pattern study reveals trust gap in Australian online shopping

Australian shoppers trust Amazon far more than emerging rivals Temu and Shein, reveals a Pattern study. Only 7% vouch for Temu's product quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Cybersecurity

SquareX named most promising startup at Cyber Summit 2024

SquareX, recognised as the Most Promising Startup for Best Overall Performance at the Cyber Entrepreneurship Summit 2024, unveiled its cutting-edge browser-native security solution at the RSA conference.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Supply Chain

New report reveals shifting consumer priorities in 2024 retail

In 2024, transparency and pricing have overtaken next-day delivery as top consumer priorities, pushing retailers to refine logistics and embrace connected commerce, Linnworks reports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Hyperscale

Brightcove leverages Amazon's AI technology for customer service

Global streaming tech firm, Brightcove, partners with Amazon to utilise the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Amazon Q, to enhance customer service and boost efficiency.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

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Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon

The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Generative AI

Amazon expands generative AI listing tools for European sellers

Amazon expands its generative AI listing tools across Europe, aiding SMEs in creating and enriching product listings, with early adoption showing significant benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Customer Experience

Leveraging loyalty: How are retailers approaching retention in 2024?

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.

By Karlie Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Surveillance

Navigating New Zealand's data centre landscape: Modular trends and opportunities

New Zealand's data centres are evolving with modular, bespoke designs to meet low latency, sustainability, and scalability needs, attracting tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft.

By Jason Molloy • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024