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Black Friday fuels record December spike in returns
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Black Friday splurge triggers record December returns surge as ReBound warns rapid send-backs are straining retailers’ peak operations.
New UK platform targets unsafe goods on marketplaces
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New UK platform FOLO-UP uses AI to flag unsafe products on major online marketplaces, pressuring retailers to pull dangerous listings.
Retailers ready for AI-driven shifts in fulfilment, returns
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Retailers brace for 2026 as AI, new packaging rules and reCommerce transform warehouse fulfilment, unboxing and returns strategies.
xtype sees surge in demand for ServiceNow governance
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xtype sees demand surge as global firms race to tighten ServiceNow governance and prepare AI-driven change across sprawling estates.
SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms
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SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.
AI interview agents ease hiring strain in Australia
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AI interview agents are reshaping hiring in Australia, promising faster decisions, fewer delays and substantial cost savings for employers.
1Kosmos & Reality Defender unite to combat deepfakes
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1Kosmos and Reality Defender have teamed up to embed real-time deepfake detection into remote identity checks amid a surge in AI fraud.
Salesforce names Paul Carvouni to lead ASEAN AI push
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Salesforce appoints Paul Carvouni to spearhead ASEAN AI growth from Singapore as region targets trillion-dollar agentic enterprise boom.
AI, data governance & edge to define 2026 for Australia
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AI, data governance and sovereign edge will reshape how Australian firms run projects, manage risk and design infrastructure in 2026.
SLK named Major Contender for AI app transformation
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SLK named Major Contender in Everest Group 2025 AI app transformation ranking as enterprises rush to modernise legacy tech for AI at scale.
Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety
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Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.
AI governance & resilience top boardroom agendas for 2026
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Boards enter 2026 pushing AI from experiments to governed, resilient systems as volatile economies demand proof of value and stability.
V2 AI named OpenAI Services Partner for Australia
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V2 AI has been named an OpenAI Services Partner in Australia, targeting enterprise demand for secure, governed generative AI adoption.
Tech Mahindra, Google Cloud push agentic AI in Gemini
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Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud will scale Gemini 2.5-based agentic AI to move enterprises from pilots to production-grade, governed workflows.
Hedgehog lab buys Label Sessions to boost AI growth
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Hedgehog lab has bought Label Sessions to build a full-stack innovation consultancy, linking AI delivery with a 500-strong global expert network.
1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform
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1Kosmos has joined the Saviynt Exchange, embedding biometric identity proofing and passwordless login into Saviynt’s cloud security platform.
Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE’s Rainbow Hub redefines UCC
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Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.
To win at AI, close the gap between strategy and execution
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AI is now mission-critical, but slow, siloed pilots and weak data foundations are stopping organisations from turning vision into value.
Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping
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Visa teams with Akamai on new protocol to verify AI shopping agents, tackling a 300% surge in bot traffic and rising eCommerce fraud risks.
Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada’s digital future
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Automation, on-device AI and smarter device management are set to transform Canada’s frontline industries and redefine digital operations by 2026.