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LearnUpon achieves HubSpot App Partner certified integration
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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crm
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it training
LearnUpon achieves certified integration as a HubSpot App Partner, becoming one of the first LMS platforms to join the prestigious program, enhancing customer training automation.

Silicon Valley veteran Anthony Lye named CEO of Quid
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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netapp
AI platform Quid appoints Anthony Lye as CEO, succeeding Peter Caswell after 13 years. Lye brings a wealth of experience from Palantir and Amplience.

UK & US firms slow to adopt cloud & AI technologies
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ai
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on-premise
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acxiom
A recent Acxiom study shows only 44% of businesses host their operations in the cloud, citing a lack of expertise as a key challenge.

Google slashes Gemini AI model costs, boosts speed & efficiency
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ai
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ai models
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google
Google unveils Gemini-1.5-Pro-002 and Gemini-1.5-Flash-002 models with enhanced speed, cost-efficiency, and performance, driving benefits for developers.

Salesforce unveils Agentforce; experts highlight AI limitations
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ai
Salesforce's Agentforce, unveiled at Dreamforce, spotlights AI in business. Yet, experts argue multimodal AI, combining visual, text, and speech, is the future.

Gen Z to hit USD$12 trillion global spending by 2030
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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social media
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united nations
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generation z
Generation Z is forecasted to become the wealthiest generation ever, with global spending projected to hit $12 trillion by 2030.

Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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gaming
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martech
Adobe’s 2024 holiday forecast predicts U.S. online sales to hit USD $240.8 billion, driven by Cyber Week, mobile shopping, and social media influences.

Bear appoints Mick McCarthy as Chief Design Officer
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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ecommerce
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strategy
Bear, a digital commerce agency, names Mick McCarthy as Chief Design Officer amid expansion, aiming to integrate strategic, creative, and engineering services.

Certinia joins Salesforce's Agentforce for advanced AI solutions
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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martech
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cdp
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agentic ai
Certinia has teamed up with Salesforce's Agentforce Partner Network to enhance AI capabilities for customers, promising efficiency and improved business outcomes.

Amplitude & HubSpot partner to boost GTM team's sales success
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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martech
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cdp
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sales
HubSpot partners with Amplitude to integrate Smart CRM with customer behaviour data, enhancing lead scoring and customer health for GTM teams.

Packing errors could elevate shipping costs by up to 150%
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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shipping
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sme
Interparcel CEO Steve Zammit warns that common packing errors could inflate shipping costs by 150%, urging SMEs to optimise processes amid rising surcharges.

Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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low-code
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ai
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software development
Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.

Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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transparency
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study
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trust
A study by B2B Stars reveals UK tech SMBs lose GBP £102,000 annually due to an online trust crisis, with 33% struggling to trust new contacts.

Why it's now easier to sell in the US than in the EU
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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ecommerce
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amazon
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online shopping
UK e-commerce sellers are shifting focus to the US over the EU due to fewer language barriers and simpler tax regulations, making the US market more accessible.

Squarespace unveils AI tools for Australian entrepreneurs
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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martech
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genai
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ai
Squarespace launches 'Design Intelligence' suite for Australian entrepreneurs, blending AI with human creativity to streamline web design and business management.

UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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agentic ai
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instagram
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social media
A new CommBox survey highlights UK's generational rift in customer service preferences, with Gen Z favouring digital channels while older consumers still prefer phone calls.

UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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e-learning
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genai
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ai
UK workers fall behind in AI training, risking their competitive edge, a study by CYPHER Learning reveals, highlighting a digital divide in workplace technology adoption.

UK postal service fees to rise in 2024, hitting SMEs hardest
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ecommerce
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shipping
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sme
The UK postal service fees will increase in 2024, with significant hikes from USP and Parcelforce. SMEs, heavily reliant on affordable shipping, face the brunt.

Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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genai
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ai
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skillsoft
A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.

Commercetools launches on AWS Marketplace to streamline ecommerce
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ecommerce
Commercetools now offers its products on AWS Marketplace, streamlining digital commerce for businesses by enabling easier procurement, deployment, and cost management.