Global stories

Preply raises USD $150m to scale AI-backed language app

Preply secures USD $150m Series D from WestCap at a USD $1.2b valuation to scale its human-led, AI-backed language learning platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Unified Communications

Talkdesk unveils new AI tools for retail & consumer goods

Talkdesk unveils Commerce Orchestration and Consumer Goods Experience Cloud to coordinate AI-driven retail journeys end to end.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Widdop launches first Softies direct-to-consumer site

Widdop launches its first direct-to-consumer eCommerce site for Softies plush toys, marking a major digital shift for the 140-year-old brand.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Data Protection

B2B data cleansing: Improving business data quality

Clean B2B data boosts marketing, sales and compliance; profiling, validating and standardising records cuts waste and sharpens decisions.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Data Protection

The hidden cost of dirty data in B2B-and how to fix it

Dirty B2B data silently drains revenue; smart cleansing, automation and best practice can revive performance and protect your brand.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach

Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Fintech

Ecommpay wins Silver at 2025 eCommerce Awards for payment innovation

Ecommpay won Silver at the 2025 eCommerce Awards for its payment innovation, also shortlisted for the RTIH Innovation Awards in Payments Innovation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Marketing Technologies

Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift

CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Physical Security

Ping Identity named leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports

Ping Identity named Leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports for Access Management, Identity Fabrics, and Policy Based Access Management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions

BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

eCommerce

Behind Ultra Violette's global glow up – a NORA webinar

Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette overcame tech hurdles to expand globally, with a webinar set to reveal secrets of its global success on May 8.

By Annexa • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Stories from other regions

Supply Chain

Staci to drive Waldencast's UK & EU fulfilment growth

Staci wins Waldencast Brands fulfilment deal to support B2B and DTC growth as the beauty group scales across the UK and EU markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Robotics

AutoStore boosts Arvato UK warehouse capacity by 30%

AutoStore and Arvato expand Hams Hall automation, boosting UK warehouse capacity over 30% and lifting peak throughput to 26,000 orders daily.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Marketing Technologies

Australian B2B supply chains hampered by outdated fulfilment tech

A survey reveals 92% of Australian B2B supply chain leaders face inefficiencies from outdated fulfilment tech, impacting costs and customer service.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Marketing Technologies

PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services

Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

DevOps

PushON appoints trio of senior developers to boost growth plans

Manchester-based digital agency PushON appoints three senior developers with over 50 years' experience to support growth and enhance eCommerce platforms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Customer Experience

Wincanton extends Whittard fulfilment deal to support UK growth

Wincanton extends its fulfilment partnership with Whittard of Chelsea to support UK and international growth across eCommerce and retail outlets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Elemis partners with Impact Commerce for global omnichannel growth

Elemis has teamed up with Impact Commerce to enhance its global omnichannel experience, integrating retail, spas and online channels for customer growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Chris Donato on Zendesk's AI shift in CX strategy

Exclusive: Zendesk's Chris Donato says AI now drives customer loyalty, urging firms to adopt 'human-centric AI' or risk falling behind in CX.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025