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AI, loyalty and ANZ grocery retailers: What's new
Data Analytics

AI, loyalty and ANZ grocery retailers: What's new

Australian and New Zealand grocers are set to boost profits and engagement by adopting AI-driven personalisation and loyalty strategies in 2025/2026.

By Jonathan Reeve • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise
Insurance

UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise

More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Uno Digital Bank adopts new loan system to boost lending agility
EduTech

Uno Digital Bank adopts new loan system to boost lending agility

Uno Digital Bank has adopted Pennant Technologies' Loan Management System to streamline operations, boost flexibility, and enhance customer lending experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
High-street retailers urged to embrace tech for survival
Customer Experience

High-street retailers urged to embrace tech for survival

As high-street retailers grapple with fierce online competition and changing consumer habits, experts urge them to embrace technology and adapt strategies to thrive.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities
Hybrid Cloud

Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities

New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals that 85% of channel partners prioritise enhancing cloud capabilities, yet many admit to feeling unprepared to meet demand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Market competition stories

Exclusive: The importance of service reliability in avoiding end-customer dissatisfaction
Customer Experience

Exclusive: The importance of service reliability in avoiding end-customer dissatisfaction

Digital outages cost Australians AUD $5.3bn annually, eroding trust in telcos, banks and airlines as consumers seek more reliable alternatives.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Robotics roles drive AI salary growth as traditional jobs decline
Data Science

Robotics roles drive AI salary growth as traditional jobs decline

Robotics Software Engineer salaries in the UK have surged 51.7% to GBP £52,779, while traditional AI roles face notable salary declines amid market shifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan
Unified Communications

TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan

TELUS will support Cogeco's mobile launch in Ontario and Quebec via a wholesale network deal, backed by TELUS' $2bn investment plan.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Rocket Mobile tops NZ value rankings for unlimited data plans
Commerce Commission

Rocket Mobile tops NZ value rankings for unlimited data plans

Rocket Mobile offers New Zealand's cheapest unlimited data plans, topping the Commerce Commission's value rankings and challenging major network providers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
New Zealanders switch providers as broadband & power costs rise
Unified Communications

New Zealanders switch providers as broadband & power costs rise

New Zealanders face rising broadband and power costs this winter, prompting a surge in provider switches as households seek to cut bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains

Optimism among New Zealand firms hits a peak since 2021, as 45% anticipate growth, boosted by AI-driven productivity and rising customer demand in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Bolt enters Auckland to challenge ride-hailing market leaders
Market competition

Bolt enters Auckland to challenge ride-hailing market leaders

Bolt has launched its ride-hailing service in Auckland, aiming to challenge market leaders with more driver-friendly terms and affordable fares.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
European imaging market faces falling prices & soft demand
Data Analytics

European imaging market faces falling prices & soft demand

Europe's imaging market sees falling prices and weaker demand in Q2 2025, with unit sales and revenues declining after a strong start to the year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Kiwi small firms wary as hopes for budget support remain low
Fintech

Kiwi small firms wary as hopes for budget support remain low

Nearly half of New Zealand's small businesses doubt that the upcoming Government Budget will offer meaningful support, says Prospa NZ survey.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Lextech shifts focus to core services, drops ELNO application
Market competition

Lextech shifts focus to core services, drops ELNO application

Lextech has ended its bid to become an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator in Australia, refocusing on mortgage origination used by over a third of lenders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Thoughtworks helps carsales boost customer service with AI tools
Digital Transformation

Thoughtworks helps carsales boost customer service with AI tools

Thoughtworks has aided carsales in Australia to boost engineering and launch an AI-powered car recommendation tool, enhancing customer experience and delivery speed.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe
Supply Chain

Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe

At Hannover Messe 2025, Schneider Electric showcases innovative advancements in automation and electrification aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Retail sector productivity hit by complex budget processes
Customer Experience

Retail sector productivity hit by complex budget processes

A recent study by Soldo reveals that complex financial processes hinder productivity in the UK's retail sector, with 95% of finance leaders noting lost growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025