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Jamie Cairns of Fluent Commerce anticipates that 2025 will see a surge in AI utilisation and a stronger focus on customer loyalty in retail.

Zilla Security projects a pivotal evolution in identity security by 2025, highlighting the need for AI-driven strategies to combat escalating risks.

Appriss Retail has launched SecureGPT, a generative AI tool aimed at enhancing data analysis for retail loss prevention specialists.

Canto has launched Canto PIM, a platform aiming to simplify digital asset and product data management for brands amidst rising content demands.

Vistar Media marks significant growth in the Asia-Pacific region, expanding its team by 50% and establishing new offices in Melbourne and Thailand.

A new analysis reveals that 50% of cybersecurity incidents during M&A processes in 2024 were non-malicious, highlighting significant security challenges.

Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.

With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.

Circana forecasts a positive economic environment for 2025, prompting consumers to embrace 'retail therapy' during the upcoming holiday season.

Jobstreet Express by SEEK celebrates its first anniversary, significantly impacting semi-skilled hiring in Singapore amid ongoing workforce challenges.

Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.

A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.

A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.

Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.

Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.

Sage has launched Sage Copilot in the UK and US, enhancing its Intacct platform to aid finance teams with efficient budget variance analysis.

As 71% of consumers now demand personalised interactions, brands must embrace AI to enhance customer service and foster deeper connections.

Teradata has unveiled a partnership with Amazon Web Services to accelerate generative AI deployment, offering over 60 use-cases for enterprises.

Teradata has announced a partnership with AWS to accelerate the deployment of Generative AI use cases, integrating VantageCloud with Amazon Bedrock.

Avanade is urging mid-market firms to rethink AI adoption, focusing on a people-centric approach amid concerns over job displacement and workplace dynamics.