Hi there,

Let’s be honest – online shopping is a super convenient way to hunt down a bargain and the little thrill of arriving home to a parcel on the doorstep is an added bonus. But those are not the only factors driving record levels of online shopping.

We’re embracing sale days and marketplaces in our droves – helped by gimmickry such as buy now pay later and 'AI'. The news isn't all bad for those local retailers which have embraced digital channels, but pressure is mounting on those that haven't.

New research provides in-depth analysis of the e-commerce trends to watch.

In other news:

Nothing to see here... Afterpay faces scrutiny
Is real time bidding for online ads a privacy rort?
Vaccines coming to protect your favourite algorithm
Mosque attacks change Kiwi security focus

We also showcase how automation of manufacturing & warehousing processes helped automotive fluids supplier Nulon lubricate its lean manufacturing operations and keep its inventory levels cool.

Enjoy the read,

Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.co.nz

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E-commerce market: 2019 update

Marketplaces and buy now pay later drive surge to online…

The face of e-commerce across Australia and New Zealand is evolving as new platforms and technologies, including BNPL, virtual assistants, visual search and augmented reality drive ever more growth in the market.

“BNPL transactions have seen a ‘staggering’ rise in the past year.”

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FINTECH

AfterPay faces AU watchdogs and NZ regulators

Buy now, pay later company’s dramas reveals an industry in upheaval…

It’s impressive growth by anyone’s standards: 2.7 million active customers and 27,300 signed-on merchants across Australia and New Zealand.

It’s right on time for an industry wrangling with uncertain ethical obligations and still-forming regulatory frameworks.

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ADTECH

Real time bidding and adtech under privacy scrutiny

UK data protection regulator slams RTB, tells industry…

Data driven online advertising is illegally profiling users according to a scathing assessment of real-time bidding and adtech from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.

“While the automated delivery of ad impressions is here to stay, we have general, systemic concerns around the level of compliance of RTB.”

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CSIRO doses AI with viral protection

‘Vaccine’ to protect algorithms against attack…

CSIRO's Data61 has taken a leaf out of medical textbooks to develop a ‘vaccine’ to protect AI and machine learning algorithms against attacks.

“When the algorithm is trained on data exposed to a small dose of distortion, the resulting model is more robust.”

[Read more]

CYBERSECURITY

Mosque terror shunts cybersecurity to back seat

NZ security report gives social media companies – and police – mandate for further action…

Should Police have social media surveillance

The effects of the Christchurch attacks are highlighted in a new report with terrorism now the top concern for Kiwis, who also want action to monitor social media.

“Stop these internet echo chambers from creating an environment that encourages hate and violence.”

[Read more]

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Nulon lubricates supply chain efficiency

Automotive manufacturer zooms into the industrial cloud…

Nulon is a leading Australian automotive manufacturer specialising in premium-quality lubricants, coolants, and advanced additives.

“We are a family-owned business where everyone truly cares about our products and service and Infor felt like part of the team.”

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