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Zeller launches developer suite to boost enterprise payments
Fintech

Zeller launches developer suite to boost enterprise payments

Zeller unveils Australia's first developer-driven payment suite, boosting omnichannel payment solutions for large, multi-site enterprises nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
How hoteliers can capitalise on the potential of AI
Data Analytics

How hoteliers can capitalise on the potential of AI

Hoteliers can boost profits and enhance guest experiences by using AI technologies like generative AI and predictive analytics to forecast demand and understand customer choices.

By Mike Rogers • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Agentic AI drives productivity & innovation across Australia
Digital Transformation

Agentic AI drives productivity & innovation across Australia

Agentic AI is boosting productivity and innovation across Australia, helping firms tackle skills shortages and accelerate development in multiple sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Hospitality stories

AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026
Data Analytics

AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026

By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Adyen unveils robust payment terminals for retail & hospitality
Customer Experience

Adyen unveils robust payment terminals for retail & hospitality

Adyen launches durable S1E4 Pro and versatile S1F4 Pro payment terminals, designed to boost efficiency in retail, hospitality, and beauty sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Paytronix unveils AI tool to boost hospitality marketing campaigns
Customer Experience

Paytronix unveils AI tool to boost hospitality marketing campaigns

Paytronix launches Journey Builder, an AI tool that automates personalised marketing campaigns for restaurants and convenience stores in real time.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer for global push
Human Capital Management

Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer for global push

Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Adyen & LVMH unify payments to enhance luxury customer journey
Fintech

Adyen & LVMH unify payments to enhance luxury customer journey

Adyen is unifying payment systems across nearly 50 LVMH Maisons to enhance luxury customer experiences in over 1,000 stores globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail
Hyperscale

Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage for enterprise adoption
Digital Transformation

Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage for enterprise adoption

Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage with new services and partnerships, aiming to boost enterprise AI adoption and improve infrastructure efficiency.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Hospitality stories

Rachelle Alexis Lim named CEO of MultiSafepay to drive SME growth
Fintech

Rachelle Alexis Lim named CEO of MultiSafepay to drive SME growth

Rachelle Alexis Lim has been named MultiSafepay CEO to expand its payment services, especially targeting SMEs across Europe, following its acquisition by Ant International.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline
Agricultural Technology

NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline

NZ small businesses saw 1.9% sales growth year-on-year, but jobs fell 1.2%, with sectors like construction and hospitality facing ongoing challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Syrve unveils AI tools to boost hospitality efficiency & savings
Customer Experience

Syrve unveils AI tools to boost hospitality efficiency & savings

Syrve launches AI-powered tools to boost hospitality efficiency, offering faster inventory counts, smarter invoice scanning and fleet optimisation globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
ECI Partners exits CSL with 3.5x return & new fund backing
Internet of Things

ECI Partners exits CSL with 3.5x return & new fund backing

ECI Partners has exited CSL with a 3.5x return, moving the firm into its first continuation fund to back ongoing growth in IoT connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds
Recruitment

South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments
Fintech

Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments

UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
UK payment outages cost retail, hospitality GBP £1.6 billion
Digital Transformation

UK payment outages cost retail, hospitality GBP £1.6 billion

Payment outages in the UK cost retail and hospitality sectors GBP £1.6 billion annually, with over five major disruptions each year impacting customer spending.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025