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More wins MVNO Start-Up of the Year at global awards
Partner Programmes

More wins MVNO Start-Up of the Year at global awards

Australian telco More named MVNO Start-Up of the Year at Europe's MVNO World Congress for growth-driven strategies and innovations, leveraging CommBank trust.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Vodafone offers free roaming in France for sporting event
Customer Experience

Vodafone offers free roaming in France for sporting event

As the global sporting event nears, Vodafone offers three days of free international roaming in France for postpaid customers, avoiding steep mobile bills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Travel technologies stories

Airbnb launches Co-Host Network to simplify management
Edge Computing

Airbnb launches Co-Host Network to simplify management

Airbnb has launched its Co-Host Network, allowing local experts to manage properties, helping homeowners earn income without the daily management hassles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur
SAP

Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur

SAP Concur's survey reveals major 2024 challenges for APAC business travel, citing disruptions, sustainability concerns, and the integration of AI solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Vudoo & Scroll Media partner to revolutionise digital ads
Gaming

Vudoo & Scroll Media partner to revolutionise digital ads

Vudoo has partnered with Scroll Media to bring shoppable and interactive digital ads to top publishers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
New Relic named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 12th year
Customer Experience

New Relic named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 12th year

New Relic has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, continuing its unmatched streak since 2012.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Travel survey reveals struggle for flexibility, costs, & safety
Data Privacy

Travel survey reveals struggle for flexibility, costs, & safety

Business travel faces new hurdles as SAP Concur's survey reveals costs, flexibility, and safety concerns impacting 3,750 travellers and 600 managers worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Outpayce & Etraveli Group team up to combat travel fraud
Risk & Compliance

Outpayce & Etraveli Group team up to combat travel fraud

Outpayce and Etraveli Group have joined forces to tackle travel fraud, integrating Etraveli's advanced Precision risk management into Outpayce's payment platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Why SAP Concur believes innovation and efficiency is key
Clean technologies

Why SAP Concur believes innovation and efficiency is key

SAP Concur continues to strive in producing effective ways to simplify business travel and expense management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024
Fintech

New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024

SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Xtend launches AI suite to boost eCommerce conversions
Fintech

Xtend launches AI suite to boost eCommerce conversions

Xtend launches an AI-driven suite to boost lower marketing funnel conversions in sectors like eCommerce, fintech, and travel, promising significant revenue gains and reduced acquisition costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch
Apple

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi for ANZ launch

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi to retail its touchscreen displays across over 100 locations in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing reach and product accessibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Travel technologies stories

Sabre's Blitzcode fosters travel tech innovation in Bengaluru
Unified Communications

Sabre's Blitzcode fosters travel tech innovation in Bengaluru

Sabre Bengaluru GCC's Blitzcode 2024 sees over 200 employees compete to tackle travel industry challenges, with Team Optimization Jedis winning top honours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security and privacy
Data Privacy

Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security and privacy

Travelling often means relying on public Wi-Fi, but it comes with security risks. Learn how tools like VPNs can protect your financial data from hackers.

By Mark Gorrie • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
EduTech

SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy

Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Serko appoints Simon Young as new Chief Technology Officer
Trade Me

Serko appoints Simon Young as new Chief Technology Officer

Serko appoints Simon Young as Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately, leveraging his over 20 years of technology leadership to drive innovation and growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
RateHawk opens Asian headquarters in Singapore targeting travel market
Application Programming Interface

RateHawk opens Asian headquarters in Singapore targeting travel market

RateHawk has expanded into Asia with a new Singapore HQ to target travel agents, offering a B2B platform for booking hotels, flights, and transfers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024