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New survey explores GDPR compliance benefits across Europe
Data Protection

New survey explores GDPR compliance benefits across Europe

Piwik PRO's latest survey reveals that GDPR compliance boosts consumer trust and operational efficiency across the EU, with notable national differences.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
Email

Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%

Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Glasgow Wonka scandal sparks UK firms' rethink on AI use
Data Privacy

Glasgow Wonka scandal sparks UK firms' rethink on AI use

After the Glasgow Wonka scandal, one third of UK business leaders are backing away from AI tools, while over half consider implementing an AI code of conduct, according to a recent survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Global Stories

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EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance
Data governance

EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance

As the EU AI Act takes effect, UK firms must quickly adapt to comply with new regulations, affecting sectors from technology to finance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome
Data Privacy

Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome

Google's decision to retain third-party cookies on Chrome has sparked a mix of industry reactions, highlighting ongoing privacy and effectiveness concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
AI innovations in crafting unbreakable anti-counterfeit strategies for brands
Blockchain

AI innovations in crafting unbreakable anti-counterfeit strategies for brands

With counterfeiting costing the global economy over USD $2 trillion, brands are turning to AI innovations for robust anti-counterfeit strategies to protect consumer trust.

By Padmakumar Nair • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
Fintech

Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions

New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Australian firms face $24 million yearly hit from IT outages
Unified Communications

Australian firms face $24 million yearly hit from IT outages

Digital incidents have surged by 41% in Australia. PagerDuty's research reveals gaps in automation aggravate financial and operational pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
AI in Commerce: Why retailers need to beware
Customer Experience

AI in Commerce: Why retailers need to beware

Retailers must tread cautiously with AI technology, where data quality and ethical use are critical for truly beneficial outcomes.

By Graham Jackson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
GumGum names Niall Hogan as JAPAC General Manager
Marketing Technologies

GumGum names Niall Hogan as JAPAC General Manager

GumGum names Niall Hogan as General Manager for JAPAC, signalling a robust push to expand their contextual advertising footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
AI smartphones set to transform mobile industry by 2028
Data Privacy

AI smartphones set to transform mobile industry by 2028

AI-capable smartphones are set to transform the mobile industry, with 54% expected to integrate AI by 2028, driving new competitive and revenue strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
IoT revolutionises retail with smart sensors & real-time data
Internet of Things

IoT revolutionises retail with smart sensors & real-time data

IoT technologies are transforming retail efficiency, from dynamic cleaning schedules to real-time temperature control and crowd management, says Ruby Whipp of mpro5.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation
Customer Experience

Aussie households reduce non-essential spending amid inflation

Amid soaring living costs, Australian households cut non-essential spending by 1.9%, reports the ABS. Retail sector jitters follow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
How PayTo is changing the payments game for telcos
Unified Communications

How PayTo is changing the payments game for telcos

PayTo is revolutionising payments for Australian telcos, offering faster processing, lower costs, and enhanced customer trust, setting a new industry standard.

By Chris Ponton Dwyer • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?
Data Protection

Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?

Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.

By Vasko Ckorovski • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget
Generative AI

AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget

AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Why Zero Trust is critical in solving Australia's cloud security woes
Data Protection

Why Zero Trust is critical in solving Australia's cloud security woes

Australia's cloud security challenges, resulting in roughly AUD $4.9m losses per breach, spotlight the urgent need for the Zero Trust framework to ensure robust data protection.

By John Kindervag • 6 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024