Video trends: YouTube and Netflix rise… but TV still king
The average viewer in the UK watched a total of 3 hours, 51 minutes of TV a day in 2015, with VOD services such as YouTube and netflix taking only 8.4% of this, according to new research.
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Top security tips: Understanding the data protection ramifications of Safe Harbour
Following the new data sharing agreements between the EU and USA, Daniel Model, manager of sales engineering Europe at Acronis looks at the full data protection ramifications of Safe Harbour and explains why data security in the cloud must be the top priority…
Ecommerce trends: India’s wallets are going mobile
The smartphone is rapidly becoming a convenient medium for making payments around the world. This new report from Neislen looks at the role of smartphone payments in India.
Moving to HTTPS: Why small businesses need to make their website secure [infographic]
Small firms often lack the resources of corporations, so secure websites for consumers can present a greater challenge. This infographic from Nimbus Hosting provides a checklist on how and why a business can make their website secure to help grow their sales, SEO visibility and customer loyalty.
Stores ‘failing to inspire shoppers’ for Mothers Day- report
New research has revealed Mother’s Day spending plans for UK shoppers. The survey (of 1,000 household shopping decision makers) indicates an increased level of shopper involvement this year, presenting retailers with a great opportunity to inspire shoppers and increase sales.
MasterCard develops AI sales assistant
MasterCard is developing a virtual sales assistant using AI technology from Rainbird – a startup identified by its Start Path programme.
Mother’s Day: 60% of searches via mobiles
Almost two thirds (60%) of searches related to Mother’s Day will take place on a mobile phone, according to new research.
Right to reply: Amazon-Morrisons deal shouldn’t be reason to neglect physical stores
This week, Amazon struck a major deal with Morrisons. Terry Hunter, UK Managing Director at major ecommerce player Astound Commerce, believes that although it is important to have a strong online presence as a retailer in 2016, the value of the physical store cannot be forgotten.
Right to reply: Morrisons deal reveals Amazon’s prime ambition
Amazon’s new tie-up with Morrisons reveals the web retailers’ ambition to be the pipe through which everything is delivered. ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks argues that the move is a cog in Amazon’s far wider plan to win customer loyalty through its Prime service.
Morrrisons to deliver groceries via Amazon
Amazon is taking its grocery delivery service in the UK, partnering with supermarket giant Morrisons to deliver frsh food to customers.