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SAP Concur launches AI tools for travel & expenses
Software-as-a-Service

SAP Concur launches AI tools for travel & expenses

Finance teams could cut manual work and tighten oversight as SAP Concur rolls out AI tools for approvals, cards and meeting planning.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
American Express expands virtual cards for business travel
Fintech

American Express expands virtual cards for business travel

Companies can now control meals, car hire and rideshare costs better as American Express broadens virtual card use for US business travellers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Malware

Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point

Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Bodog relaunches as media site after exiting gambling
Gaming

Bodog relaunches as media site after exiting gambling

The move leaves the once gambling-focused brand competing for readers in publishing, with bodog.com now live as a research-backed editorial site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
South East Asia & India launch loyalty industry body
Customer Relationship Management

South East Asia & India launch loyalty industry body

The new body seeks to help brands retain customers as Asia-Pacific loyalty spending is forecast to reach USD $141.8 billion by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Cvent says APAC events now use AI in everyday work
Software-as-a-Service

Cvent says APAC events now use AI in everyday work

Event planners are now using AI to cut routine work and prove returns, as Cvent says APAC has moved past the experiment phase.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
BMX launches pixel-led GaN chargers for travellers
Mobile accessories

BMX launches pixel-led GaN chargers for travellers

Travellers can now track live wattage on a palm-sized charger that supports multiple devices and ships with UK, EU and AU adapters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
SAP Concur adds AI tools with Amex GBT partnership
Robotics

SAP Concur adds AI tools with Amex GBT partnership

It aims to cut manual work for travel and finance teams as new dashboards, approval tools and disruption alerts roll out in stages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Radisson launches ChatGPT hotel app with Accenture
Digital Transformation

Radisson launches ChatGPT hotel app with Accenture

Travellers can now search more than 1,000 Radisson hotels in ChatGPT, as the group moves to defend direct bookings from online intermediaries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
SAP Concur warns of travel expense compliance risks
Software-as-a-Service

SAP Concur warns of travel expense compliance risks

Half of business travellers admit bending expense rules, as unapproved AI use and weak approvals add to finance teams' compliance worries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Emburse & Direct Travel link booking with expenses
Software-as-a-Service

Emburse & Direct Travel link booking with expenses

Corporate travellers could face fewer manual steps as booking data and expenses flow between the two platforms in real time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Emburse expands travel & expense partner ecosystem
Digital Transformation

Emburse expands travel & expense partner ecosystem

Customers could gain more choice over travel, payments and expense tools as Emburse adds new partners and broadens its Mastercard tie-up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Amex GBT adds AI tools across business travel platforms now
Data Analytics

Amex GBT adds AI tools across business travel platforms now

Travel managers will get real-time programme visibility and travellers more self-service options as Amex GBT broadens AI across its products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Travel technologies stories

Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors
Manufacturing

Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors

Stronger leasing and higher occupancy in Jakarta's offices, malls and warehouses signal a broad property recovery despite cautious pricing.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • 2 days ago
American Express expands virtual cards for US businesses
Fintech

American Express expands virtual cards for US businesses

The move gives select US businesses tighter control over employee and travel spending without relying on reimbursements to personal cards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
B2Bpay links points to Luxury Escapes travel rewards
Fintech

B2Bpay links points to Luxury Escapes travel rewards

Australian businesses can now turn routine payments into holiday bookings, as B2Bpay adds Luxury Escapes redemptions to its points scheme.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
ConnexPay launches Hotel PayValet for travel managers
Data Analytics

ConnexPay launches Hotel PayValet for travel managers

Travel managers could cut front-desk payment failures as virtual card details are verified before travellers arrive, reducing support and reconciliation work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Conferma launches hotel virtual card performance index
Fintech

Conferma launches hotel virtual card performance index

Travel managers can now compare hotel payment reliability after Conferma introduced a monthly scorecard based on actual virtual card transactions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month