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Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul
Digital Transformation

Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul

Faster checkout and more local payment options helped the travel loyalty group raise product-page conversions to 9.8% across Asia Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push
Hyperscale

Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push

Firmus adds three seasoned directors to steer governance and growth as it scales energy-efficient AI infrastructure across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Retailers warned of post-holiday surge in chargebacks
Data Analytics

Retailers warned of post-holiday surge in chargebacks

Retailers urged to brace for early-year spike in chargebacks as mobile shopping and buy now, pay later fuel record US holiday spend.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI open standards hub
Security Information and Event Management

Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI open standards hub

Linux Foundation unites Anthropic, Block and OpenAI in new Agentic AI hub to standardise tools and protocols for autonomous AI agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Binance names Matt Poblocki General Manager for Australia & NZ
Crypto

Binance names Matt Poblocki General Manager for Australia & NZ

Binance has appointed fintech veteran Matt Poblocki as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region's digital asset market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Young Australians drive cautious online spending & demand value
Marketing Technologies

Young Australians drive cautious online spending & demand value

Young Australians prioritise cautious online spending by favouring debit cards and demanding value, shaping evolving payment and delivery preferences in eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Mattel & Tubi launch shoppable TV ads with QR code tech
Marketing Technologies

Mattel & Tubi launch shoppable TV ads with QR code tech

Mattel launches shoppable TV ads in Australia via Tubi, letting viewers buy toys instantly using QR codes with Vudoo's tech, enhancing measurement and shopping.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends
eCommerce

Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends

Afterpay's Afterpay Day Unlocked: 2025 report reveals a surge in consumer interest, with 50% of customers ready to seize retail opportunities this year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

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Afterpay Arena deal to reshape Sydney venue payments
Fintech

Afterpay Arena deal to reshape Sydney venue payments

The five-year deal could ease upfront costs for fans and boost spending on tickets, food and merchandise at one of Australia's busiest arenas.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Zepto names Mariana Paun chief business resilience lead
Data Protection

Zepto names Mariana Paun chief business resilience lead

Zepto promotes Mariana Paun to new chief business resilience role, uniting security, operations and compliance amid tougher scam rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Embedded commercial lending - Australia's next major business advantage
Fintech

Embedded commercial lending - Australia's next major business advantage

Embedded lending is revolutionising Australian business purchases, enabling instant financing within the buying process and boosting sales efficiency.

By Ritchie Cotton • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows
Atlassian

Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Digital payments have flipped the script for Australian consumers
Crypto

Digital payments have flipped the script for Australian consumers

Digital payments in Australia now dominate eCommerce, rising from 34% in 2014 to 66% in 2024, reshaping consumer habits and financial services.

By Worldpay • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
NSW sets up authority & funds $80m innovation drive
Hyperscale

NSW sets up authority & funds $80m innovation drive

NSW launches Investment Delivery Authority and commits nearly $80m to innovation, aiming to fast-track major projects and boost tech growth by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Buy Now Pay Later

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL

A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Government

NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Afterpay revives 'Mystery Market' for immersive VR event
Customer Experience

Afterpay revives 'Mystery Market' for immersive VR event

Afterpay is set to reintroduce its Mystery Market event during Afterpay Day, offering over AUD $100,000 in prizes and immersive virtual reality experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025