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KrisFlyer partners with Econnex for more ways to earn miles
Unified Communications

KrisFlyer partners with Econnex for more ways to earn miles

Australian KrisFlyer members can now earn up to 13,500 miles annually by switching utility and telco plans via Econnex, expanding their rewards options amid rising costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
RBA rate cut fuels cautious optimism as essentials drive growth
Economic forecast

RBA rate cut fuels cautious optimism as essentials drive growth

The RBA's rate cut brings cautious optimism as Australians boost spending on essentials like groceries and pharmacy amid economic uncertainty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Travel stories

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights
Dubai

SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights

SKYEPETS to launch direct in-cabin pet charter flights from Australia to the US and Europe, offering stress-free travel for pets and owners from 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online
Marketing Technologies

AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online

AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Flight Centre Corporate unifies global monitoring to cut cloud costs
Security Information and Event Management

Flight Centre Corporate unifies global monitoring to cut cloud costs

Flight Centre Corporate uses Datadog's platform to unify global monitoring, boosting system resilience and cutting cloud computing costs worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Agoda launches AI chatbot to boost instant answers for travellers
Customer Experience

Agoda launches AI chatbot to boost instant answers for travellers

Agoda introduces the AI-powered Property AMA Bot to provide travellers with instant, accurate hotel information across all its platforms, enhancing booking ease.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale
DevOps

SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale

SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Palo Alto Networks launches quantum-ready & AI security suite
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches quantum-ready & AI security suite

Palo Alto Networks unveils a security suite with quantum-ready encryption and AI tools to protect enterprises' multicloud environments from evolving cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Digital apps top choice for Asia Pacific youth remittances
Crypto

Digital apps top choice for Asia Pacific youth remittances

Over 74% of Asia Pacific youth prefer digital apps for remittances, valuing speed and trust over fees, reveals Visa's report covering 20 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Alison Young named Chief Executive Officer to lead Kansys growth
Customer Experience

Alison Young named Chief Executive Officer to lead Kansys growth

Alison Young has been appointed CEO of Kansys, tasked with driving growth and integrating AI to enhance its billing and financial solutions across industries.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire
Small Business

Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire

Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness
Data Analytics

Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness

Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Game review: Mafia: The Old Country (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Mafia: The Old Country (PS5)

Mafia: The Old Country brings the iconic series to PS5 with a 1900s Italian setting, stunning visuals, and engaging gameplay in a compact 10-hour story.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus
AI Agents

OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus

OPPO has launched its durable, family-focused Pad SE tablet in New Zealand, featuring a long-lasting battery and parental controls for NZD $499.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises
Customer Experience

Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises

A new study reveals 72% of New Zealanders believe brands fail to keep promises, with media firms seen as the worst offenders and financial services ranked best.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security
Malware

Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security

Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom to offer Document GPS, enhancing document security and compliance for organisations across EMEA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025