Thanks to rapid advances in technology and ubiquitous networking, the number of connected devices in homes and workplaces is skyrocketing. Keen to take advantage of all the digital revolution can deliver, people are embracing everything from tablets and phones to connected cars and IoT devices. The capability and connectivity of these new devices allows them […]
As e-commerce continues to evolve, brands need to be innovative in how they engage with mobile customers. With 79% of all online retail sales projected to be completed via smartphones by 2021[1], brands need to deliver more mobile-friendly experiences, as well as find consistent communication channels to remain relevant. Meanwhile, technology is inspiring brands to […]
In the marketing and advertising world, younger markets or audiences have always been notoriously difficult to crack. Their loyalty is critical to the future success of any brand, and yet they can be the most resistant to persuasion. And in the case of Millennials, it gets even tougher. Is your business struggling to reach and […]
In the past 150 years of telephone technology, there are three landmark dates: 1876, when A. G. Bell first shouted, ‘Mr. Watson, come here’ into a mouthpiece; 1984, when Motorola introduced the first mobile phone; and 2007, when smartphones went mainstream. Smartphones had been available prior to 2007, but they were generally considered the instruments […]
Having a pool of regular, paying customers is a huge boon in business but it’s by no means a guarantee of healthy cash flow – without question, the lifeblood of every organisation. As the general manager of InstallEx – an installation and constructions services provider with national clientele – Jeremy Turner knows that optimal working […]
A full-page newspaper advert for US electronics retail giant Radio Shack from 1991 is a great reminder of how much the way we do business has changed forever. This advert featured 15 pieces of technology that would have set you back $3000, or $5300 with today’s US dollar valuation, and might just have squeezed into […]
Ecommerce has grown at lightning speed in recent years, its impact felt in every aspect of our daily routines – and confirmed by the research and predictions handed down by industry thought leaders such as Deloitte. The multinational professional services firm recently published its predictions for 2016. Here are some of the takeaways from the report: 150% Rise in ‘Touch […]
The e-commerce industry has been making headlines this month with household brands, including Myer, David Jones and Harvey Norman, all coming out with innovative plans for improving their online experience. This will come as no surprise, with e-commerce firmly on the rise here in Australia. According to the latest NAB retail sales index, online sales […]
Week 5 of Citrix’s Business Bootcamp will empower you to build a secure IT environment without compromising workforce mobility As you move to the cloud and rollout your subsequent enterprise mobility strategy, there is one critical area you must not overlook – IT security. Enabling employees to access data and work on the move from […]
Samsung has unveiled their Galaxy A8 – without much worldwide publicity – in China with a rumoured starting price of 3,499 yuan (around $AUD764).
