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Qantas renews distribution agreement with Sabre
Customer service

Qantas renews distribution agreement with Sabre

Qantas has renewed its global distribution deal with Sabre, enhancing access to its services for travel agencies worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud on AI adoption
Unified Communications

Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud on AI adoption

Publicis Sapient has partnered with Google Cloud to boost generative AI adoption, creating a dedicated unit to assist enterprises in leveraging AI technologies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Gallabox raises USD $3.5m to boost AI WhatsApp tools
Software-as-a-Service

Gallabox raises USD $3.5m to boost AI WhatsApp tools

Gallabox has secured USD $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven WhatsApp tools, aiming to transform communication for small and medium enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030
Hyperscale

New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030

New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Hexaware collaborates with AWS to boost cloud adoption
Digital Transformation

Hexaware collaborates with AWS to boost cloud adoption

Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector
Fintech

Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector

Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Concur Travel leads with ISO 14083 emissions integration
Clean technologies

Concur Travel leads with ISO 14083 emissions integration

Concur Travel, in partnership with Thrust Carbon, has launched the first online booking tool to integrate emissions calculations compliant with ISO 14083 standard.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
How to streamline business travel with artificial intelligence-powered expense management
Data Analytics

How to streamline business travel with artificial intelligence-powered expense management

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising business travel expense management, offering integrated solutions that enhance compliance and reduce administrative workload.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Lenovo launches world's first rollable AI display laptop
Displays

Lenovo launches world's first rollable AI display laptop

Lenovo has launched the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, the world's first rollable display AI PC, blending portability and expansive screen flexibility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
SAP Concur reveals 2025 predictions for T&E management
Digital Transformation

SAP Concur reveals 2025 predictions for T&E management

SAP Concur predicts major shifts in travel and expense management by 2025, highlighting investment in AI, compliance tools, and user experience improvements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
SAP Concur forecasts 2025 trends in travel management tech
Generative AI

SAP Concur forecasts 2025 trends in travel management tech

SAP Concur forecasts a transformative 2025 for travel and expense management, emphasising digital investment and evolving business travel demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
SAP Concur reveals business travel trends for 2025
Data Protection

SAP Concur reveals business travel trends for 2025

SAP Concur's 2025 travel predictions highlight the rise of digital investment and changing employee expectations as business travel volumes surge again.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel
Christmas

Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel

Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Primer targets global expansion with new partnerships by 2025
Fintech

Primer targets global expansion with new partnerships by 2025

Primer sets ambitious growth targets for 2025, aiming to enhance its presence in the EU, US, and APAC amid rising demand for unified payment solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy

A Yahoo survey reveals 74% of advertising leaders prioritise tracking over privacy solutions ahead of changes to Australia's Privacy Act.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech
Data Privacy

Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech

Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth
Data Analytics

Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth

Research shows 95% of business travellers in Australia and New Zealand are open to AI for travel, highlighting opportunities for travel managers to innovate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

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