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Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research
EduTech

Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research

Administrative tasks are stifling growth for 88% of UK hospitality businesses, despite anticipated revenue increases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Volopa partners with ClearBank for expanded SME finance services
Fintech

Volopa partners with ClearBank for expanded SME finance services

Fintech firm Volopa seals an extensive partnership with ClearBank to bolster services for SME clients and aid its quest for an e-money licence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

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SAP Concur boosts AI to revolutionise travel management
Digital Transformation

SAP Concur boosts AI to revolutionise travel management

SAP Concur has unveiled innovative AI-driven enhancements for travel and expense management, including Joule integration and a partnership with American Express.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m
Firewalls

Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m

Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
Generative AI

Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes

Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security
Unified Communications

GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security

The GitHub Secure Open Source Fund has launched with AUD $1.91 million to boost security in 125 open source projects, offering financial support and education.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Murali Swaminathan named Chief Technology Officer at Freshworks
Human Capital Management

Murali Swaminathan named Chief Technology Officer at Freshworks

Freshworks appoints Murali Swaminathan as CTO, bringing over 30 years of software engineering experience to lead its global technology and innovation strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
ACI Worldwide appoints Trent Gunthorpe as Head of Pacific
Payment Technologies

ACI Worldwide appoints Trent Gunthorpe as Head of Pacific

ACI Worldwide has named Trent Gunthorpe as the new Head of Pacific, aiming to lead digital payments transformation and drive growth across 15 nations in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as new VP of Sales for ANZ
Hyperscale

Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as new VP of Sales for ANZ

Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as the new Country Manager and VP of Sales for ANZ, aiming to enhance market presence with advanced generative AI features.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
How eCommerce and fintech firms are leveraging the power of AI-enabled data centres
Unified Communications

How eCommerce and fintech firms are leveraging the power of AI-enabled data centres

Ecommerce and fintech firms tap into the potential of AI-enabled data centres, harnessing GPU-powered servers to enhance data processing, bolster fraud detection, and streamline payment systems.

By Andy Connor • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
American Express launches OptBlue to boost card acceptance
Customer Experience

American Express launches OptBlue to boost card acceptance

American Express introduces OptBlue in Australia, aiming to expand small businesses' acceptance of Amex cards by offering favourable processing rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Littlepay revolutionizes bus payment system in Regional NSW
Wearables

Littlepay revolutionizes bus payment system in Regional NSW

Littlepay links with Transport for NSW to replace paper tickets with contactless payments on Dubbo, Bathurst buses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Forsta appoints Henry Pooley as new Managing Director
Marketing Technologies

Forsta appoints Henry Pooley as new Managing Director

Forsta appoints Henry Pooley, former COO at Fraedom and Director at American Express, to lead their growth and expansion across the APAC region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
Vectra AI appoints Myrna Soto as key advisor
Cloud Access Security Broker

Vectra AI appoints Myrna Soto as key advisor

Myrna Soto, a cybersecurity industry veteran, joins Vectra's leadership team and board of directors as a key advisor to support accelerated growth plans.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Pismo appoints Simon Keys as spearhead the expansion in the Oceania region, including Australia & New Zealand
Marketing Technologies

Pismo appoints Simon Keys as spearhead the expansion in the Oceania region, including Australia & New Zealand

Pismo, a cloud-native payment processing platform, appoints Simon Keys to lead expansion in Australia and New Zealand amid global growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022

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Case Study: How Sportsbet revolutionised fraud prevention with Accertify
Customer Experience

Case Study: How Sportsbet revolutionised fraud prevention with Accertify

Sportsbet reduced fraud loss by over 80% and decreased chargebacks over 82% by collaborating with Accertify, revolutionising fraud prevention in the online wagering industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
American Express extends partnership with HICAPS for easier health payments
Customer Experience

American Express extends partnership with HICAPS for easier health payments

American Express has broadened its affiliation with Australia's health claim solution HICAPS, enabling smoother healthcare transactions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023