Australian online marketplace under scrutiny of the ACCC
Australia’s ecommerce market is to be investigated by watchdog Australian Competition & Consumer Commission to check whether they fairly go about their operations and comply with competition laws. Leading online retailers in the appliance and electronics market – Amazon, Kogan, eBay and Catch – will...
Capgemini to acquire Australia-based IT consultancy Empired
French multinational IT and consulting firm Capgemini has announced that it is ready to acquire Australian system integrator Empired. Headquartered in Perth, Empired has an army of over 1000 professionals in Australia and New Zealand. The IT services and consulting giant announced this acquisition deal...
7 Intriguing Mobile App Development Trends for 2021
The growing pace at which new apps are being released is mind blowing. More companies and startups are launching mobile apps for providing better service to their customers and increasing their market share in their industry. Almost every brand and organization is trying to get...
17 Amazon-owned companies & private label brands
Introduction In the Q1 of 2021, the net income of Amazon was $8.1 billion, which exceeded its record set in Q4 of 2020. Needless to say, Amazon is the titan that rules the e-commerce industry worldwide. And honestly, this is a well-known fact. But what’s...
What are the top 9 web design trends for 2021? + Free website budget template
Almost every business, global or local, has a website today. When a user visits your website, it is your duty to leave a lasting impression on them and make their time worth it. It is crucial to show creativity and some skilled designed work that...
Cloud service provider Mediacloud gets acquired by Telstra
Perth-based cloud service and web hosting services provider Mediacloud has been acquired by Australian telecom giant Telstra. Through this deal, Telstra Broadcast Service (Telstra’s broadcasting arm), will get access to cloud-based, software defined capabilities. The telecommunications giant will also get various media cloud delivery experts,...
Microsoft Teams unveiled new features that support hybrid work
With the uplifting of lockdown, offices are starting to reopen. But looking at the current situation, a lot of corporations and startups are planning to operate on a hybrid model. Recognizing the growing adoption of hybrid workforce, Microsoft Teams has announced that it will be...
Amazon admits having a “fake review” issue but says it blocked 200M+ inauthentic reviews
Amazon is an e-commerce giant that aims at becoming the world’s most customer-centric player that offers fast delivery, low prices and vast selection. Product reviews are a key part of the shopping experience provided by Amazon and the buyer’s shopping journey. It helps users in...
The Supreme Court to revive LinkedIn data scraping case to protect user data
LinkedIn has been given another chance by the Supreme Court to stop a rival company from scraping personal data from the public profiles on its platform. Microsoft-owned LinkedIn says that data scraping is a practice that should be illegal but one that can have serious...
Bevan Slattery-founded Superloop strikes a deal to acquire Exetel
Introduction ASX-listed Super loop has announced that it has struck a deal to buy Exetel, an internet service provider, for $110 million. The acquisition deal consists of $100 million in cash and the remaining $10 millions in shares of the fibre network operator Superloop. The...
