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Holiday season stories

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Storyblok survey reveals consumers' festive buying behaviour and trust issues
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Storyblok survey shares festive buying behaviours, revealing brand websites hold most trust, while AI and influencers fall out of favour.
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Black Friday & Cyber Monday see rise in 'false positives', warns SEON
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales lead to rise in 'false positives', warns SEON, complicating transactions for merchants.
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Grab showcases Southeast Asian cuisine on Times Square billboard
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Food delivery app, Grab, aids appreciation for Southeast Asian cuisine, honouring regional vendors on Times Square billboard.
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Fidelity Apps to revolutionise Aussie holiday shopping with VR platform
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Tech entrepreneur, Jackson Meyer, aims to transform festive shopping with cutting-edge VR platform, Fidelity Apps.
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Why retailers need to embrace modern observability to thrive this holiday season
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Today, the retail industry faces new macroeconomic challenges, with the rapid increase in energy costs, high inflation, and supply chain disruptions.
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Yubico's tips on online security for travellers over the holiday season
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Cybersecurity firm Yubico offers insightful advice on enhancing online security for travellers this festive season.
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UK's festive online spending to surge in 2023, Adobe reports
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UK's online spending is set to balloon in the 2023 holiday season with shoppers projected to expend £24.1bn, says Adobe.
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Australian retailers boost holiday discounts to combat rising living costs
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Australian retailers are planning to offer bigger discounts this holiday season, with 44% expecting an increase in sales, according to a survey by Fiverr.
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Preparing for peak holiday season with Composable Commerce
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This article discusses what Composable Commerce is, the benefits of the technology, how it makes peaks in trading easier and how retailers can get started.
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Tech sector rebalances after period of unsustainable growth, says index
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New data suggests a 'correction' in the Australian tech sector as valuations and salaries stabilise after unsustainable growth.
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Aussie shopping habits may leave online buyers at risk
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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Online shopping used to mean sitting at the computer, however Australians are now shopping anytime, anywhere, and are at risk of distraction.
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Board games go digital for the festive season
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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More than a million people are using the Bubble system, which allows gamers to add friends and family to group video chats.
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Heightened cyber threats this holiday season according to McAfee and FireEye
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Australian enterprises targeted by cyber threats this holiday period, costing some over AUD$130,000, according to McAfee and FireEye research.
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Times Square brings New Year's Eve to homes around the globe
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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Organisers of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop Celebration are bringing the world's biggest party to homes around the world, live and direct from Times Square.
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Zoom lifts 40-minute limit on free accounts for the holidays
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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Zoom is lifting its 40-minute limit on free accounts for the holidays, allowing virtual holiday gatherings to continue uninterrupted.
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Top tips for using big data to your advantage this holiday season
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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bi
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It is important you research the market to ensure that you can beat the competition and sustain long-term growth.
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5 ways your eCommerce site can drive value this holiday season
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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5 ways the retail industry can take advantage of an eCommerce revamp this holiday season.