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Kentico reveals Site of the Year 2025 award winners

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Kentico crowns global winners of its Site of the Year 2025 awards, spotlighting standout Xperience-powered digital projects across sectors.
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Xero to retire app store billing, shift to API tiers

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Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.
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Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security

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Fime opens a Melbourne software security lab to certify rising SoftPOS payments under PCI MPoC, targeting booming NFC mobile acceptance growth.
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Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident

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Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.
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Newland gains TSYS Level 3 nod for Android terminals

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Newland secures TSYS Sierra Level 3 approval for PayExplorer on its attended Android terminals, easing PCI scope and rollout for ISVs in North America.
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8x8 extends Secure Pay for global digital payments

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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8x8 expands Secure Pay globally, unifying compliant digital payments and AI-led outreach across its customer experience platform.
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Outpost24 unveils all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Outpost24 launches an all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform, combining certified expertise and automation to ease payment card security management.
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Consilium expands AI apps for Webex Contact Centre worldwide

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Consilium Software has launched new AI-powered apps for Webex Contact Centre, enhancing quality management and voice automation across North America and Asia Pacific.
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Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.
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Grammarly adopts Gr4vy no-code platform to expand payment options

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Grammarly adopts Gr4vy's no-code platform to expand its global payment options, enhancing flexibility and reducing transaction costs with over 400 methods.
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Nexxtap & Samsung launch Tap to Phone for seamless payments

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Nexxtap and Samsung partner to launch Tap to Phone payment solution on Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro tablets, enabling seamless contactless transactions in Australia.
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DuploCloud launches AI DevOps Help Desk to boost automation

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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DuploCloud has unveiled the AI DevOps Help Desk, an AI-driven platform aiming to revolutionise DevOps automation and streamline cloud operations in real time.
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Integrity360 acquires Nclose to boost global expansion plans

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Integrity360 has acquired South African cybersecurity firm Nclose, enhancing its global presence and expanding its staff to over 180 in the region.
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Clio launches flexible payment system for Australian firms

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Clio has launched Clio Payments in Australia, providing law firms with flexible, compliant billing options to enhance client relationships amid rising costs.
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BT enhances global Cardway portfolio with Mako Networks

Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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BT has announced a significant enhancement to its Cardway portfolio of payment solutions following the signing of a global agreement with Mako Networks.
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PCI SSC and CSA push for businesses to properly scope cloud environments

Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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PCI SSC and CSA have released a joint bulletin on the importance of properly scoping cloud environments. Cloud security is a growing concern.
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Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk

Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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Global payment security compliance dropped to 37% in 2019, with APAC leading at 69.6%, according to Verizon's report, posing risks to cardholder data.
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Kiwi cloud success story granted top security certification

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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STAAH, a Kiwi hospitality cloud solutions provider, achieves PCI DSS certification, ensuring top-tier data security for credit card transactions.
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Rackspace ramps up Fanatical Support for Microsoft offerings

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Fanatical Support for Microsoft Azure is now available for customers with Payment Card Industry (PCI) workloads on Azure.
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Australia becoming cashless society says MasterCard

Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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MasterCard study shows Australia edging towards a cash-free future, with young, affluent men leading the mobile payment charge.