As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its ascent across industries, companies are increasingly exploring investments to harness its transformative potential.
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In 2024, AI will work in concert with humans to boost customer service and efficiency in retail
Mar 21, 2024
As has been the case with other industries, AI’s arrival in the retail sector has ignited fears that the role of human workers might soon become redundant. However, according to Laurence Brenig-Jones, VP of Product Strategy at RELEX Solutions, these fears are unfounded.
More than half of businesses plan to adopt AI within the next two years
Mar 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from a science fictional concept to a technology that is reshaping businesses worldwide. Organisations are embracing AI because of its potential to drive efficiency and enhance decision-making processes.
85% of UK Shoppers had poor experiences with online retailers last year, according to Celigo consumer survey
Mar 19, 2024
Amid a proliferation of purchasing options and budget concerns surrounding sustained inflationary pressures, online retailers are struggling to meet rising consumer expectations around the globe, according to an independent survey announced today by Celigo, the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) for business and IT users.
97% of channel partners say data is key to growth and transformation
Mar 18, 2024
Channel partners see data as both their biggest challenge and a major opportunity as they look to achieve growth and transition to recurring revenue models, according to new research.
Westcon-Comstor surveyed more than 500 senior decision makers at partners across nine countries and found that 97% see data as important in their journey to an everything-as-a-service (XaaS) future.
2024 Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street details cyberthreats facing SMBs
Mar 14, 2024
Sophos has released its annual 2024 Sophos Threat Report, with this year’s report detailing ‘Cybercrime on Main Street’ and the biggest threats facing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs*).
According to the report, in 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal data and credentials.
44% of UK shoppers want best-before date discounts to help cut grocery bill
Mar 13, 2024
With retailers removing best-before dates to reduce food waste, UK consumers still want supermarkets to offer discounts on goods nearing expiry, according to the latest data from Retail Insight, provider of store operations execution software.
Consumer confidence Is up despite economic slowdown
Mar 13, 2024
Despite the economic slowdown, consumer confidence is up on mid-2023 levels due to rising wages and consumers' adaptation to constant upheaval, including the impact of COVID-19 and the cost of living crisis.
Can job candidates beat AI? Brand devises elaborate recruitment campaign
Mar 13, 2024
The global talent shortage is still a reality for many companies and attracting the right candidates requires ingenuity. A consulting company devised an interactive challenge for potential employees that calls for beating their AI engine.
'Wait and See' AI Regulation dominates halls of Westminster
Mar 06, 2024
The government's 'wait and see' AI regulation has become the dominant focus in the halls of Westminster as MPs are becoming frustrated by a lack of regulation over the potential 'existential threat'.
