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72% of business leaders suffer from analysis paralysis - Could AI be the answer?
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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A startling 72% of business leaders face analysis paralysis due to data overload. Could AI innovations like predictive analytics and chatbots offer a solution?.
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Stellar launches platform to cut luxury travel booking losses
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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cloud services
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travel
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booking system
Stellar's new platform offers a secondhand market for luxury travel bookings, potentially saving consumers $100 billion annually.
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commercetools launches solution for booming healthcare ecommerce
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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microservices
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commercetools
commercetools has launched commercetools for Healthcare, a HIPAA-compliant composable commerce solution, targeting the $800bn healthcare ecommerce market.
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What happens next after a UK TikTok ban?
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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social media
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us
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youtube
Facing a potential TikTok ban, UK businesses and content creators brace for change. Meta may fill the void, but new tech offers fresh opportunities.
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Elastic's Universal Profiling agent approved by OpenTelemetry
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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devops
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apm
Elastic's Universal Profiling agent has been integrated into OpenTelemetry’s project, marking a significant step in establishing profiling as a key telemetry signal within the framework.
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Switchboard raises USD $1.5 million to revolutionise supply chains
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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supply chain systems
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erp
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data management
Sydney-based Switchboard secures USD $1.5 million to overhaul supply chains, aiming to end manual processes and bring efficiencies across the industry.
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Pegasystems launches Pega GenAI Socrates for corporate learning
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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edutech
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Pegasystems has launched Pega GenAI Socrates, a cutting-edge AI tutor designed to revolutionise corporate learning with dynamic, personalised instruction.
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Check Point launches AI-powered CloudGuard WAFaaS for cyber defence
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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Check Point Software introduces CloudGuard WAFaaS, AI-driven and fully managed, to secure web applications and APIs against cyber threats with seamless deployment in under five minutes.
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UK consumers expect online retail to match in-store CX
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Coveo’s 2024 Relevance Report reveals 49% of U.K. shoppers face customer experience issues, with higher dissatisfaction among Gen Z and Millennials at 71%.
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Technology leaders prioritise AI despite challenges ahead - IDC
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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connectivity
Despite challenges, global tech leaders are prioritising AI to drive growth, with 81% expecting moderate to high growth and 42% prioritising AI investments.
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Pegasystems unveils powerful upgrades for Pega GenAI Blueprint
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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At PegaWorld iNspire, Pegasystems launched major upgrades to its Pega GenAI Blueprint, promising faster, smarter app designs driven by generative AI.
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Ultra Commerce acquires Comestri to expand eCommerce solutions
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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saas
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payment technologies
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strategy
Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce’s broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.
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UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ai agents
Only 32% of UK consumers see AI's potential to enhance customer service, while most are wary of its risks, a CCMA and Odigo study reveals.
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Five9 & Salesforce collaborate on AI solutions for contact centres
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Five9 and Salesforce have launched a new AI-enhanced integration aimed at revolutionising contact centres. The upgrade promises to boost agent efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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AI in Commerce: Why retailers need to beware
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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it training
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cx
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Retailers must tread cautiously with AI technology, where data quality and ethical use are critical for truly beneficial outcomes.
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UK brands hit by GBP £5.9 billion EU sales drop post-Brexit
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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martech
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Brexit has slashed British non-food retail exports to the EU, costing GBP £5.9 billion since 2019, while marketplaces rise as vital channels for UK brands.
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UK leads Europe in digital FDI growth despite overall decline
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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investment
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cloud services
The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.
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Clari appoints Claire Darling as new CMO to drive growth
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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martech
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it automation
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adobe
Clari appoints Claire Darling as new CMO; leveraging her expertise to drive growth and solidify its position as a leader in AI-powered revenue technology.
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Salesforce Misses Analysts’ Revenue Forecasts for Q1 Fiscal 2025
Sat, 8th Jun 2024
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce posted an 11% rise in Q1 FY25 revenue to USD $9.13 billion but missed analysts’ forecasts. Strong cash flow and margins highlight financial gains.
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Milton Keynes celebrates launch of tech-enhanced Corner Store
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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ai
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mobile wallet
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deep learning
Milton Keynes' Unity Place unveils The Corner Store, the first in the city with Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, enhancing retail with frictionless shopping.