We are now in the last quarter of the year and yet there’s no slowing down.
New technology trends pop up every other day. Stay in the loop with the latest trends and upcoming events with our monthly eCommerce roundup.
Let’s take a look at the important events and updates for September.
TECH ECOSYSTEM
1. Facebook’s new feature- Multiple Personal Profiles
Facebook recently introduced a new feature called “multiple personal profiles.” This feature lets its users create and manage up to four different personal profiles on Facebook!
Each profile can have its name, picture, and friends. People can use different profiles to keep their interests and lives separate. It is like having one profile for personal stuff and another for work. In this way, users can engage with like-minded individuals and communities that align with their specific interests.
To make a new profile, you go to your settings, choose “Manage Profiles,” and then “Create New Profile.” You can even share different things with each profile, depending on what you want and who you wish your target audience to be.
While this is helpful for privacy and keeping things organized, it might be a bit tricky to manage all these profiles.
2. Amazon’s new automated time-handling feature is here!
Amazon has rolled out a new automated time-handling feature to curb “order surges” and improve delivery systems. This new tool is aimed to help sellers set the right handling time for their products and orders.
The working of the feature is based on factors like past performance, current time of the year, and of course the order volume.
With this new feature, the eCommerce mogul promises accurate handling times that reduce the Late Shipment Rate (LSR) remarkably and also help boost the seller rating. On-time deliveries create a loyal and happy customer base who are more likely to return due to great service. This in turn leads to a boost in sales as customers are confident of a timely delivery on the seller’s part.
3. Introducing Adobe’s Firefly- now out of beta!
The cutting-edge generative AI by Adobe is fresh out of the beta stage and brings with it a storm of new features.
Firefly seamlessly integrates with Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Express, and Adobe Experience Cloud.
This ensures that Firefly can now be used to generate and incorporate AI content effortlessly within the Adobe ecosystem.
Furthermore, Firefly now easily meshes with Photoshop and Illustrator allowing easy content generation within these popular design applications.Designers, artists, and marketers alike can capitalize by using Firefly to craft unique and captivating content.
3. Microsoft’s rolls out new AI companion- Copilot
Microsoft is rolling out a new AI assistant – Copilot. It is a versatile cross-platform tool available on Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Edge, and Bing.
It is aimed to assist users in various tasks, including web searches, summarizing complex topics, and generating creative content like poems and code. Thus, enhancing productivity within Microsoft 365 apps.
Copilot is designed to keep users organized with reminders and task suggestions. While still in development, it offers the potential to significantly boost productivity and stimulate creativity thus, making it a promising addition to Microsoft’s AI offerings.
PAST EVENTS
1. Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023 – Codilar
The Seamless 2023 edition was held on September 4th and 5th at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Centre. This two-day premier conference was the largest event of its kind; it brought together the who’s who from the payments, fintech, eCommerce, digital marketing, and retail sectors from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The event housed a lineup of reputed speakers and widely known panelists who shared valuable insights on the latest trends in the industry and the impact of technology in the fields of payments, fintech, retail, eCommerce, etc.
The event was one of the largest platforms for over 500 exhibitors from around the world to showcase their products to a global audience.
Codilar had the opportunity to participate in this prestigious event. It was a surreal experience to interact with industry experts and fellow professionals, share ideas, interact, and discuss possible solutions with other attendees.
2. Webinar -“Polishing Magento Code Quality for Lasting Performance and Maintainability”-Codilar
Codilar recently organized a Webinar- “Polishing Magento Code Quality for Lasting Performance and Maintainability.” With this webinar, we aimed to help professionals analyze eCommerce store quality by identifying code standards and security vulnerabilities.
During our webinar, we traversed through the technical significance of maintaining a high-performance codebase for your eCommerce store. We also delved into various essential aspects of optimizing your store’s codebase for peak performance. We started by exploring the important factors that play a role in influencing your store’s code quality and overall performance. Additionally, we discussed specific coding standards and guidelines tailored to Magento development. We also curated a list of tools, techniques, and a code audit list to keep websites running optimally at all times.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Meet Magento New York 2023
Meet Magento is a two-day event that brings together Magento enthusiasts and the Adobe Commerce community. The event is an opportunity to learn about the latest eCommerce trends and strategies, marketing and customer experience, and so on.
The insightful sessions are to be followed by a keynote address by renowned experts from the Magento community.
Date: October 10-11,2023
Location: New World Stages, New York City
REGISTER HERE: https://meetmagentonyc.com/
2. eCommerce Expo Asia 2023
The fourth edition of the eCommerce Expo Asia is all set to be held in October in Singapore. The event houses six leading tech gatherings including DevOps Live Asia, Cloud Expo Asia, Cyber Security World, Data Centre World, Big Data & AI World, eCommerce Expo Asia, and Technology for Marketing Asia.
Date: October 11-12,2023
Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
REGISTER HERE: https://www.ecommerceexpoasia.com/
3. White Label World Expo
The White Label World Expo is the ultimate gathering for online retailers, sellers, and entrepreneurs, alike. This event will see several hundred professionals, suppliers, and manufacturers who will be showcasing cutting-edge white-label products and services.
Date: October 11-12, 2023,
Location: Messe Frankfurt
REGISTER HERE: https://www.whitelabelworldexpo.de/
4. Gitex Global 2023
Gitex Global is one of the world’s largest tech gatherings of the year. Anticipated to draw more than 100,000 attendees from across 170 countries, this event is said to feature hundreds of exhibitors, technology start-ups, and government agencies too.
At GITEX Global 2023, attendees will get to take part in several conferences, workshops, and networking events. Grab your spot now and don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with our team.
Date: October 16-20, 2023
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
REGISTER HERE: http://get.codilar.com/gitex-global-2023/
5. CX Solutions Summit
The CX Solutions Summit is a one-day event that provides a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, participate in educational seminars, and engage with some of the most cutting-edge suppliers in the market. The focus of the event is on examining how businesses interact with their customers at every stage of the buying journey, from marketing and sales to customer engagement.
Date: October 19, 2023
Location: Hilton London Canary Wharf
REGISTER HERE: https://cxsolutionssummit.co.uk/
6. Advanced eCommerce and Retail Expo
The advanced eCommerce and retail expo is one of the largest events of its kind. The event is one of the most comprehensive IT trade shows in Japan and attracts exhibitors and visitors from across the globe.The topics include – store management and customer attraction solutions, omnichannel solutions, POS systems, payment and reservation systems, etc.
Date: October 25-27, 2023
Location: Makuhari Messe, Japan
REGISTER HERE: https://www.japan-it-autumn.jp/en-gb/about/ec.html
