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Oracle: What is customer experience (and why you should care)
Oracle's top marketing leader for customer experience explains why this topic is important, the challenges in making customers happy, and what you can do about it.
Amazon's search ad business to whittle away at Google market share through 2021, says eMarketer
Amazon's position in the bottom of the consumer buying funnel is allowing it to gain share in the search ad business.
Pitney Bowes claims customer data is safe following malware attack
Company says it was affected by a cyberattack that encrypted information on some systems and disrupted customer access to its services.
The best Columbus Day deals for 2019
All the best Columbus Day tech deals and sales at Amazon, Walmart, and elsewhere.
Amazon unveils .sg marketplace, two years after Prime Now launch
US e-commerce giant launches Amazon.sg with "millions of products", replacing the international selection on its Prime Now app in Singapore, but some customers say the local marketplace offers a smaller product selection than before.
Southeast Asia internet economy exceeds $100B, online population hits 360M
Region's internet economy grows past $100 billion for the first time this year, with Indonesia and Vietnam clocking growth rates of more than 40%, and the e-commerce sector seeing the fastest growth to hit $38 billion.
2019 online holiday shoppers will be looking for in-store pickup, Salesforce predicts
Target, Walmart and Best Buy have all invested in programs that let online shoppers pick up purchases in a store -- but so has Amazon.
Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia on data science, technology investment and disrupting an industry
Carvana can sell you a car in 10 minutes and consumers are starting to buy used autos online. Here's how technology is putting Carvana on a nearly $4 billion annual revenue run rate.
Peloton has big ambitions, big IPO as competitors loom
Peloton's IPO cashes in on what is a connected fitness phenomenon, but it also sees itself as a media, technology, retail, and product design firm. Peloton's biggest risk may be a lack of future focus.
First Souq.com, Careem: Now here are four more Middle East tech startups to watch
Uber's $3.1bn acquisition of Careem earlier this year has put the region's startups in the spotlight.
New Amazon Echo devices: How much they cost and when you can buy them
Here is everything Amazon announced during its hardware event in September, including how much each new Echo device and Amazon device costs, when it's up for pre-order or releasing, and where it'll be available to buy -- whether that's Amazon or re-sellers like Walmart, Best Buy, and so on.
How Best Buy plans to expand into home healthcare services, remote monitoring to help seniors age in place
Best Buy is already aiming to be the CTO of your home and now it is aiming to grab a slice of the digital healthcare market via remote monitoring, services and integration with insurers.
eBay CEO Devin Wenig steps down amid investor-led strategic review
The company's finance chief Scott Schenkel has been appointed interim CEO.
Amazon's cash payment option PayCode launches in the US
PayCode lets shoppers pay for online purchases in cash at Western Union locations.
GoDaddy's newest product pairs websites and marketing for SMBs
Formally branded as Websites + Marketing, the service pairs GoDaddy's website builder platform with a suite of insight-driven marketing tools.
Best of MWC 2019: Cool tech you can buy or pre-order this year
Between all the 5G devices and foldable phones, it might seem like nearly everything announced at MWC 2019 is too futuristic to purchase soon. In reality, many of these new gadgets are already available to pre-order or will launch later this year. Here's the best tech we've spotted on the show floor that's releasing in 2019.
Valentine's Day gifts: Tech for lovers and friends
If your partner or friend is tech-obsessed, we've rounded some cool items we think they'll love this Valentine's Day.
See inside an Amazon fulfillment center where many of the workers don't get paid
We took a tour of Amazon's Kent, Washington robotic fulfillment center.
Favorite gifts: Top tech, gadgets for under $100
Check out our guide to exciting technology and cool gadgets that are sure to please your special someone without breaking the bank.
Best gifts: Top tech gadgets of 2017
Here are ZDNet's top picks for technology, gifts, and gadgets for the holidays.
Best gifts: Internet of (Things) you can't live without
Treat yourself or a loved one to some of the best Internet of Things gifts and gadgets this Christmas.
Black Friday 2017: The top US deals in tech
A guide for finding the best US deals in tech this Black Friday across the Web.
Black Friday 2017: The top UK deals in tech
A guide for finding the best UK deals in tech this Black Friday across the Web.
Black Friday 2017: The best early UK deals in tech
With Black Friday fast approaching, there are already some great deals online in technology for UK buyers out there.
Black Friday 2017: The best early US deals in tech
With Black Friday fast approaching, there are already some great deals online in technology for US buyers out there.
Amazon Prime Day 2017: The best UK deals in tech
The one-day sale event has some great technology and gadget deals for UK customers.
Amazon Prime Day 2017: The best back to school deals
Is your child heading back to school? Check out Amazon's one-day sale to save some serious cash.
Amazon Prime Day 2017: The best US deals in tech
The one-day sale event has some great technology and gadget deals for US customers.
2015 Holiday gift guide: IoT and the connected home ideas
Take a look at these gadgets and gift ideas to transform pads into smart, connected homes.
2015 Holiday tech guide: Gifts for the ultimate man cave
Treat your favorite man to fun gifts and gadgets for his cave this Christmas season with these ideas.
Amazon unveils .sg marketplace, two years after Prime Now launch
US e-commerce giant launches Amazon.sg with "millions of products", replacing the international selection on its Prime Now app in Singapore, but some customers say the local marketplace offers a smaller product selection than before.
Carvana: How data informs buying a car online
Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia talks to ZDNet editor Larry Dignan about the role of technology in buying and selling cars online. There are a lot of data dots to connect. Read more: https://zd.net/2mRJTK5
Alibaba seals $2 billion Kaola acquisition deal with NetEase
The deal will help further build the Chinese conglomerate's import service in China.
Best travel tech: Cables, chargers, batteries, and more
Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow discuss in this week's Jason Squared which gadgets and accessories -- a.k.a travel tech -- they need most when hitting the road. Read more: https://zd.net/2HOu1iZ
Half of Google searches don't produce a single click: Why is that?
Google's content-scraping and featured snippets in search seem to be removing the need for users to click through to other websites.
Samsonite executive: How data is driving customer experience in e-commerce (CxOTalk interview)
The luggage maker's global chief e-commerce officer presents his view of customer experience, why it's so important, and how you can improve results in your company. Watch an inspiring short excerpt and then read the complete transcript.
How Shopify thinks through building a developer base and e-commerce
Jean-Michel Lemieux, Chief Technology Officer of Shopify, talks about e-commerce pain points, building out an API-based platform and international expansion.
Amazon Business differs from regular Amazon
Amazon Business offers numerous perks to registered business users. ZDNet breaks down all the ways your team can benefit from joining, which is completely free to do! Read more: https://zd.net/2Zzh1EJ
Prime Day provides boost for Amazon's large retail rivals
According to Adobe Analytics data, Amazon isn't the only retailer cashing in on the Prime Day spending spree. ZDNet's Natalie Gagliordi and TechRepublic's Karen Roby break down the data and explain what it all means. Read more: https://zd.net/2SnPx2j
How to voice-shop with Alexa and get early access to deals
ZDNet breaks down all of the ways that Amazon Prime members can use Alexa to shop, find the best deals, track their packages, and more when shopping on Amazon. Read more: https://zd.net/30zKU8c
Amazon Prime Day 2019: The business strategy behind the sale
ZDNet's Larry Dignan explains that, yes, Amazon Prime Day is a big shopping bonanza for 48 hours, but there are some business perks that come with launching one of the e-commerce giant's biggest events. Read more: https://zd.net/2XFm1G0
Google Play introduces reward points in South Korea
The US search giant has launched a reward program for South Koreans making in-app purchases from the Google Play store.
One-day shipping? Amazon says yes
ZDNet's Larry Dignan tells TechRepublic's Karen Roby that Amazon intends to widen the convenience gap between rivals with one-day shipping. The company plans to spend around $800 million in Q2 as it begins rolling out its latest innovation. Read more: https://zd.net/2ZFaWqZ
Is Microsoft eying Shopify's arena?
Microsoft may be gearing up to take on Shopify and others in the e-commerce platform space, according to a new report. Such a move would dovetail well with Microsoft's Dynamics 365 line.
Coles brings in Ocado to get serious about online grocery shopping
Coles expects the implementation of Ocado's software and equipment to double its online sales.
