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LoungePair partners with Entertainment Publications
Mastercard

LoungePair partners with Entertainment Publications

Travellers in New Zealand and Australia can now buy airport lounge access as digital gifts, widening LoungePair's reach through existing rewards channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
O2 extends USA roaming for England fans in tournament
Mobile data

O2 extends USA roaming for England fans in tournament

Eligible England supporters in the US can now avoid daily roaming fees on O2 during the rest of the tournament, with credits back to 20 July.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Most CX leaders see little AI impact, despite spend
Digital Transformation

Most CX leaders see little AI impact, despite spend

Most firms are still increasing AI budgets, even as 57% of CX leaders say the technology has delivered little or no impact on operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Payhawk hits USD $100 million ARR on AI-driven growth
Software-as-a-Service

Payhawk hits USD $100 million ARR on AI-driven growth

Autonomous AI agents helped the London spend management firm reach USD $100 million in ARR while trimming sales staff and lifting efficiency.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Radisson launches AI price-matching tool for direct bookings
Digital Transformation

Radisson launches AI price-matching tool for direct bookings

Guests can now get lower rates instantly on Radisson's own site, as an AI tool matches third-party prices without manual claims.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Disabled shoppers face barriers despite new EU law
Digital Transformation

Disabled shoppers face barriers despite new EU law

Retailers risk losing disabled customers as 87% still cannot complete a typical shopping journey independently, a report finds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Navigator appoints Uber & Amazon veteran Paul Wright
Marketing Technologies

Navigator appoints Uber & Amazon veteran Paul Wright

The move adds senior advertising experience as the travel media company seeks to expand internationally and turn first-party travel data into ad revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Claude closes in on OpenAI among Singapore startups
Software-as-a-Service

Claude closes in on OpenAI among Singapore startups

Startups in Singapore are shifting spending towards Anthropic's Claude, as OpenAI's lead has narrowed sharply in new transaction data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Logitech launches first foldable mouse for mobile workers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches first foldable mouse for mobile workers

Travelling professionals can now avoid laptop trackpads, as a pocket-sized foldable mouse cuts strain and works across multiple devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Payhawk adds SAP S/4HANA integration in summer update
Software-as-a-Service

Payhawk adds SAP S/4HANA integration in summer update

The update aims to cut reconciliation work for enterprise finance teams by linking spend data directly with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
World Cup sites lag as fan pages load in six seconds
eCommerce

World Cup sites lag as fan pages load in six seconds

Fans are already waiting nearly six seconds for federation sites, exposing digital weaknesses that could hurt engagement and revenue at World Cup 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia
Data Protection

ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia

Business buyers in Australia can now get a 0.99kg 14-inch Copilot+ PC from AUD $3,399, with local AI tools and 26-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card as standalone brand
Data Science

Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card as standalone brand

Customers seeking more tailored rewards will now find Hyundai Card's niche products separated from its mainstream range under a new brand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Visa says USD $36 trillion inheritance will shape spending
Fintech

Visa says USD $36 trillion inheritance will shape spending

Most of the USD $36 trillion wealth transfer will be saved or invested, with only a modest lift to US consumer demand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Tensor marks 40 years of sales director Rob Cochrane
Digital Transformation

Tensor marks 40 years of sales director Rob Cochrane

The veteran sales chief says biometrics and payroll integration have reshaped workplace systems since he joined Tensor in 1986.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • This month
HMRC mileage rise exposes outdated expense processes
Digital Transformation

HMRC mileage rise exposes outdated expense processes

Employers risk reimbursement errors and compliance headaches unless expense systems are updated to reflect HMRC's first mileage rate rise in 15 years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips
Customer Relationship Management

UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips

Unapproved AI use is widening a security and compliance gap, with 75% of UK business travellers saying they would use shadow tools for work trips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Topia partners Certino on expat payroll in 90 countries
Software-as-a-Service

Topia partners Certino on expat payroll in 90 countries

The integration is designed to cut manual handoffs and compliance risks for employers managing mobile staff across more than 90 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month