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Holiday season stories

Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn

As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

DevOps

Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues

Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Malware

Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium

Kaspersky has raised alarms over a surge in phishing scams mimicking Telegram Premium offers, warning users to be vigilant, especially this holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Christmas

Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel

Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

NICE CXone platform sees 80% increase in interactions

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.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

Customer Experience

How retail businesses can build loyalty this festive season despite financial constraints

As the festive season approaches, retailers must adapt to financial pressures by leveraging digital loyalty solutions to attract and retain value-seeking customers.

By Anurag Vasisth • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Phishing

Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers

As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Clean technologies

Logitech unveils Christmas gift guide for 2024

Logitech has unveiled its 2024 Christmas gift guide, featuring innovative gadgets like the G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 mouse and eco-friendly designs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Holiday season stories

Customer Relationship Management

Australians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for holiday shopping

A new study reveals that nearly a third of Australian shoppers are embracing AI chatbots for holiday shopping, marking a shift in consumer behaviour.

By Teleperformance • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Breach Prevention

Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots

A study by Imperva reveals that 71% of UK consumers face challenges securing Christmas gifts due to scalping bots inflating prices by over 105%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Aussie office workers risk unfinished projects for 2025

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Christmas

Keep your Christmas lights on with BLUETTI portable power stations

Ensure your festive season sparkles with BLUETTI's portable power stations, keeping lights bright and gatherings powered, even during winter storms.

By BLUETTI • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

7 Strategies for Asian SMBs to Unlock International Growth This Holiday Shopping Season

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Asian SMBs are urged to adopt seven strategies to unlock international growth and capture global market demand.

By Belinda Koh • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Human Capital Management

UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Email Security

Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk

As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress

A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

Physical Security

Experts stress security for businesses over holiday period

As the holiday season approaches, security experts urge small and medium enterprises to bolster protections against potential break-ins during shutdowns.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Gaming

JBL launches holiday audio range

JBL has launched its new audio range, featuring diverse products like the Soundgear Sense and Flip 6, to suit consumers' needs this holiday season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

eCommerce

YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday

YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024