iPhone replaces iPad as e-commerce device of choice
Almost half of UK eCommerce transactions (48.9%) now take place on mobile devices, up 6% year-on-year, with iPhones overtaking iPads, according to new research.
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Custom apps: Are they right for your organisation?
The anytime, anywhere nature of the mobile workforce has changed how organisations share information, communicate and collaborate. Apps are being embraced as tools to create greater efficiencies and improve productivity. Andrew LeCates, Director, Solutions Consulting at FileMaker, weights the difference between custom and tailored apps.
Barclays finally adds support for Apple Pay in the UK
Barclays has confirmed that its customers will be able to use Apple Pay from today, almost nine months after the launch of the mobile payment service.
TV fail: Microsoft Surface tablets go offline during live NFL playoff
A $400m sponsorship deal with the NFL backfired this weekend, after Microsoft’s Surface tablets went offline for coaching staff during a live game.
Top ecommerce tips: Retailers go back to the future with ‘personal shopper’
From individually created recipe ideas and ingredients lists in supermarkets to intuitive, customer inspired fashion recommendations, retailers have the chance to transform the in-store engagement. As the quality of the in-store experience becomes a critical aspect of brand value, Craig Sears-Black, Managing Director, Manhattan Associates, explains the importance of empowering store assistants with actionable customer … [Read more…]
The worst data disasters of 2015
From someone who ran over their device with a lawnmower to someone who previously lost data, only to never back up their system and lose it all over again, this new compilation from Kroll Ontrack charts the worst data disaster of 2015.
Adblock Plus forms independent panel to decide ‘acceptable ads’
Adblock Plus is forming an independent board of publishers, consumers and advertisers to decide which ads should be allowed to pass its “acceptable ads” filter.
Advertisers ‘can pay to bypass ad blocker’- report
The developers of popular ad blockers are letting some ads through to consumers… for a fee, according to a news report.
The solution to ad blockers? ‘Video Lab’ creates ads you want to watch
As ad blocking becomes more common, Unruly has launched a new video lab designed to help advertisers tackle the increase in this type of software that’s proving a headache for marketers.
Apple open rates slow across EU as Android on the rise
Apple device open and click rates have stagnated across Europe while Android has seen consistent year-on-year growth, according to new data.