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UK retailers' inconsistent return policies revealed by Sendcloud study
Clean technologies

UK retailers' inconsistent return policies revealed by Sendcloud study

Sendcloud's study reveals a lack of transparency in return policies among the UK's top 100 retailers, with only 23% clearly showing their paid return policies on their homepages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide
Ransomware

Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide

Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Email's impact in marketing mix lessens, diversified outreach vital
Data Analytics

Email's impact in marketing mix lessens, diversified outreach vital

The impact of email in the marketing mix dwindles, suggesting a need for diversified strategies, according to a new study by sales tech firm Sopro.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Acer expands Swift laptop line with AI capabilities & Intel Core Ultra
Gaming

Acer expands Swift laptop line with AI capabilities & Intel Core Ultra

Acer bolsters Swift laptop range with three new Intel Core Ultra-powered models, underscored with cutting-edge AI acceleration capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
PromoVeritas study refutes prize promotion assumptions
Study

PromoVeritas study refutes prize promotion assumptions

PromoVeritas's study debunks conventional wisdom on prize promotions, demonstrating that multiple smaller rewards drive more engagement than grand prizes, and cash prizes have fallen out of favour.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Content creators earn $700m across social media platforms in 2023
YouTube

Content creators earn $700m across social media platforms in 2023

Top 50 social media content creators turned digital influence into $700m in 2023, a study reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 16th Dec 2023
Study highlights consumer distrust due to dark design patterns
EduTech

Study highlights consumer distrust due to dark design patterns

Dovetail's study finds that 40% of users face financial loss due to 'dark design' tactics on eCommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
Study finds over half of of users unsatisfied with AI tools
Marketing Technologies

Study finds over half of of users unsatisfied with AI tools

Over half of corporate research professionals are displeased with AI tools, requiring more than just chat functions, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Sustainability initiatives prioritised by businesses in APJ region
Unified Communications

Sustainability initiatives prioritised by businesses in APJ region

Asia Pacific and Japan businesses are prioritising sustainability, with over half planning to increase related investments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
UK businesses regret two-thirds of recent software purchases
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK businesses regret two-thirds of recent software purchases

New survey reveals that over two-thirds of UK businesses regret their software purchases from the last 18 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Monstarlab report unveils practices of digital transformation leaders vs laggers
Digital Transformation

Monstarlab report unveils practices of digital transformation leaders vs laggers

Monstarlab's report details practices differentiating digital transformation leaders from laggers, tailored to enhance business growth. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Data Analytics

Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study

Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
One in 10 retail tech businesses in UK up for sale
Market

One in 10 retail tech businesses in UK up for sale

Study reveals that 1 in 10 retail tech businesses in UK is currently up for sale, marking a high among sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Alarming cybersecurity gaps found in Australia's top hospitals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Alarming cybersecurity gaps found in Australia's top hospitals

Over a third of Australia's top-rated hospitals lack necessary protections against email fraud and spoofing, reveals a cyber security study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
PayPal crowned best employer in Singapore in recent study
Marketing Technologies

PayPal crowned best employer in Singapore in recent study

PayPal has been rated as the best employer in Singapore according to a recent study by language learning platform, Preply.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023
Australians face 'awkward tax' due to reluctance in asking for repayments
Marketing Technologies

Australians face 'awkward tax' due to reluctance in asking for repayments

Aussies losing out financially during festive season due to 'awkward tax', an unwillingness to ask for owed money.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
UK IT leaders reveal skill gaps hindering innovation
Edge Computing

UK IT leaders reveal skill gaps hindering innovation

IT leaders in the UK are facing significant skill gaps in strategic thinking, AI and business acumen, a new Red Hat study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Compliance is top concern in data management for 79% of ITDMs, reveals Cloudera study
EduTech

Compliance is top concern in data management for 79% of ITDMs, reveals Cloudera study

Cloudera's research divulges compliance as the top worry of 79% of ITDMs handling data management, attributed to the use of point solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023