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SIRO targets 600 Irish business parks with fibre rollout

Digital Transformation

SIRO targets 600 Irish business parks with fibre rollout

Businesses in Irish parks could gain faster, more reliable links as SIRO says poor connectivity is slowing productivity and cloud use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Kantar finds marketers back AI assistants, consumers wary

Marketing Technologies

Kantar finds marketers back AI assistants, consumers wary

The gap between brand spending and shopper trust is widening, with just 23% of consumers trusting AI assistant recommendations despite heavy marketer backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Stripe agrees to buy Parafin in embedded credit push

Software-as-a-Service

Stripe agrees to buy Parafin in embedded credit push

The acquisition broadens Stripe's financial services offering as demand for platform-based lending grows and small firms struggle to secure bank credit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Logitech blends style, work practicality with Zone Vibe Pro

Unified Communications

Logitech blends style, work practicality with Zone Vibe Pro

Hybrid workers will soon be able to effortlessly swap between calls and music without changing headsets, as Logitech's new model lands in October.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Commerce launches AI tools to boost product discovery

Marketing Technologies

Commerce launches AI tools to boost product discovery

Merchants could gain more visibility in AI search and recommendation results as Commerce's new enrichment tools restructure catalogue data for machines.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Amazon rivals beauty chains as Australian sales shift online

Digital Transformation

Amazon rivals beauty chains as Australian sales shift online

Marketplaces are now taking as much Australian online beauty revenue as specialist chains, with consumers increasingly shopping through Amazon and social media.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud

Software-as-a-Service

Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud

The milestone underlines rising demand for independent backup as firms seek reliable records for AI-driven systems and compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

AI loyalty shift threatens retailers' direct customer ties

Customer Experience

AI loyalty shift threatens retailers' direct customer ties

Retailers could be reduced to fulfilment providers unless they use loyalty data to stay visible as shoppers turn to AI assistants.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Adobe adds AI tools to Elements 2027 photo, video suite

Adobe adds AI tools to Elements 2027 photo, video suite

New AI features in Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2027 aim to speed editing and help users find tools faster in Adobe's consumer suite.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Lifecykel replaces Xero sprawl with NetSuite platform

Software-as-a-Service

Lifecykel replaces Xero sprawl with NetSuite platform

Weekly inventory reporting at the mushroom biotech group has fallen from hours to 10 minutes after replacing seven Xero instances and spreadsheets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

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Amazon launches instalment payments with Affirm in UK

Amazon launches instalment payments with Affirm in UK

Shoppers on Amazon.co.uk will be able to spread eligible purchases over up to 48 months, with instant credit checks and no late fees.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend

Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend

Many Australian companies are still failing to translate rising AI budgets into measurable gains, with 37% showing no meaningful value.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 2 days ago

AliExpress adds Yadea electric motorbikes to UK site

AliExpress adds Yadea electric motorbikes to UK site

The addition broadens UK access to road-legal e-mopeds and motorcycles as registrations rise and local delivery speeds up to four days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

CocoCoast returns to US market through Amazon launch

CocoCoast returns to US market through Amazon launch

Tariff uncertainty had kept the coconut water brand out of America for 18 months, but Amazon sales and a distributor now aim to revive demand.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Brackett opens index to test AI agents' effectiveness

Software-as-a-Service

Brackett opens index to test AI agents' effectiveness

Businesses trialling AI agents now have a public benchmark to judge whether they can handle exceptions, learn and stay reliable in operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Upfluence launches AI platform for creator marketing

Software-as-a-Service

Upfluence launches AI platform for creator marketing

Brands can now automate creator campaigns in minutes, as Upfluence's new system cuts weeks of manual work while keeping human oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

New Zealand firms split on AI as strategy gap widens

New Zealand firms split on AI as strategy gap widens

Only 15% of New Zealand businesses have an AI strategy, leaving most unable to measure returns or prepare for the next wave of tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping

Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping

The deal gives smaller Southeast Asian merchants a simpler route to overseas buyers, with customs, duties and tracking folded into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Reolink launches Australia sale with up to 35% off

Reolink launches Australia sale with up to 35% off

Australian households can save up to 35% on Reolink home security gear as the Prime Big Deal Day campaign rolls out in two phases.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Aulumu launches six-model A18 case range for iPhone

Aulumu launches six-model A18 case range for iPhone

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max buyers now have six premium case options as Aulumu targets demand for slimmer and tougher protection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month