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Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
Data Analytics

Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies

Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution
Data Analytics

Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution

As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.

By Wayne Johnson • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Clay secures USD $40 million, valued at USD $1.25 billion
Customer Experience

Clay secures USD $40 million, valued at USD $1.25 billion

Clay has raised USD $40 million in Series B funding, boosting its valuation to USD $1.25 billion following impressive revenue growth and strategic acquisitions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Vineeta Puranik appointed as CTO at SmartBear
Artificial Intelligence

Vineeta Puranik appointed as CTO at SmartBear

SmartBear has appointed Vineeta Puranik as its new Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rapid AI advancements.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn
Unified Communications

Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn

The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising eCommerce and smart analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032
Data Analytics

HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032

The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
EPAM Systems expands partnership with Google Cloud for AI
Data Analytics

EPAM Systems expands partnership with Google Cloud for AI

EPAM Systems is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver AI-powered solutions across media, energy, and retail sectors, driving digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Customer Experience

From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025

As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.

By Simon Le Grand • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Teranode Group launch with focus on enterprise blockchain
Marketing Technologies

Teranode Group launch with focus on enterprise blockchain

The newly established Teranode Group has launched to offer enterprise blockchain solutions, appointing Giuliano Di Vitantonio as its CEO.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Exclusive: SonicWall's Yuvraj Pradhan discusses 2025 security innovations
Firewalls

Exclusive: SonicWall's Yuvraj Pradhan discusses 2025 security innovations

SonicWall plans to bolster cybersecurity in 2025 through innovative platforms and global expansion, according to insights from Yuvraj Pradhan.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Jaywing & InvoCare partner to boost digital services
Digital Transformation

Jaywing & InvoCare partner to boost digital services

Jaywing has been appointed by InvoCare to enhance digital customer experiences across 60 brands in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech
Agricultural Technology

AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech

AccuWeather has acquired TOA Systems' lightning network, enhancing global lightning detection capabilities and aiming to improve safety and preparedness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
ControlUp reports 30% growth in ARR for 2024 success
Digital Transformation

ControlUp reports 30% growth in ARR for 2024 success

ControlUp reports impressive growth for 2024, with a 30% rise in annual recurring revenue and a 629% surge in sales pipeline, amid expansion and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Mission Critical Group completes integration of MCFI assets
Unified Communications

Mission Critical Group completes integration of MCFI assets

Mission Critical Group has completed the full integration of Mission Critical Facilities International, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities across the US.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
T-Mobile acquires Vistar to revolutionise DOOH sector
Marketing Technologies

T-Mobile acquires Vistar to revolutionise DOOH sector

T-Mobile has acquired Vistar Media for USD $600 million, aiming to innovate the digital-out-of-home advertising sector by merging technologies and insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Caseware acquires Australian AI startup Extractly.ai
Document Management

Caseware acquires Australian AI startup Extractly.ai

Caseware has acquired Australian AI startup Extractly.ai, known for its intelligent document processing, enhancing its presence in the audit technology sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025