Holiday season stories

European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest
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The European PC market experienced a 3% revenue rise in Q4 2024, driven by seasonal promotions, with Spain and the UK leading growth amid ongoing challenges.

UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
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sustainability
British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.

European print market rebounds with AI & cloud solutions
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The European print market is showing signs of recovery, driven by demand for high-end multifunction printers and the rise of AI and cloud solutions.

New features added to my health app for holiday travel
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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healthtech
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apps
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management
Australians travelling this holiday season can now manage their health with new features on the my health app, enhancing access to vital information.

Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.

Australians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for holiday shopping
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
A new study reveals that nearly a third of Australian shoppers are embracing AI chatbots for holiday shopping, marking a shift in consumer behaviour.

Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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breach prevention
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
A study by Imperva reveals that 71% of UK consumers face challenges securing Christmas gifts due to scalping bots inflating prices by over 105%.

Aussie office workers risk unfinished projects for 2025
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
A recent Atlassian study reveals that 72% of Australian office workers expect to finish the year with incomplete tasks, with many projects postponed until 2025.

Keep your Christmas lights on with BLUETTI portable power stations
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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bluetti
Ensure your festive season sparkles with BLUETTI's portable power stations, keeping lights bright and gatherings powered, even during winter storms.

7 Strategies for Asian SMBs to Unlock International Growth This Holiday Shopping Season
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
As the holiday shopping season approaches, Asian SMBs are urged to adopt seven strategies to unlock international growth and capture global market demand.

UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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hcm
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productivity
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mental health
Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.

Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.

Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has raised alarms over a surge in phishing scams mimicking Telegram Premium offers, warning users to be vigilant, especially this holiday season.

Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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email security
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scams
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online shopping
As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.

Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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online shopping
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holiday season
Circana forecasts a positive economic environment for 2025, prompting consumers to embrace 'retail therapy' during the upcoming holiday season.

Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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microsoft
A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.

Experts stress security for businesses over holiday period
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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physical security
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holiday season
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adt security
As the holiday season approaches, security experts urge small and medium enterprises to bolster protections against potential break-ins during shutdowns.

Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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christmas
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travel
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hospitality
Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.

NICE CXone platform sees 80% increase in interactions
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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uc
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ai
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digital engagement
NICE's CXone MPower platform saw an 80% rise in automated customer interactions over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, reflecting a growing reliance on automation.

How retail businesses can build loyalty this festive season despite financial constraints
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
As the festive season approaches, retailers must adapt to financial pressures by leveraging digital loyalty solutions to attract and retain value-seeking customers.