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Riding in safety: How technology can protect female passengers on the road
Marketing Technologies

Riding in safety: How technology can protect female passengers on the road

This International Women's Day, focus on advancing female safety in travel as technology and chauffeur services enhance the security of solo female passengers.

By Susan Knox • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Segway unveils new line of high-tech eKickScooters
Transport

Segway unveils new line of high-tech eKickScooters

Segway has unveiled its third-generation eKickScooters, including the high-performance GT3 and Max G3 models, designed for urban transport and adventure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Blended travel boom amidst cost-of-living pressures rise
Travel

Blended travel boom amidst cost-of-living pressures rise

Crowne Plaza's latest research reveals a surge in blended travel, with 66% of UK and US travellers merging work and leisure amidst rising living costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends
eCommerce

Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends

Afterpay's Afterpay Day Unlocked: 2025 report reveals a surge in consumer interest, with 50% of customers ready to seize retail opportunities this year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Tokenisation could save asset managers over USD $135 billion
Blockchain

Tokenisation could save asset managers over USD $135 billion

Calastone has revealed that tokenisation could save the asset management sector over USD $135 billion, significantly enhancing efficiency in fund operations.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding

On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.

By Libby Ryan • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency
Risk & Compliance

How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency

Finance teams are urged to enhance fraud detection and audit efficiency as businesses face increasing revenue losses and evolving tactics amidst economic pressures.

By Fabian Calle • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Huawei Cloud unveils AI-native solutions for global growth
Digital Transformation

Huawei Cloud unveils AI-native solutions for global growth

Huawei Cloud has launched innovative services aimed at accelerating the transition to AI-native architectures, marking significant growth and industry leadership.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IDeaS launches API portal to enhance tech collaboration
Unified Communications

IDeaS launches API portal to enhance tech collaboration

IDeaS has unveiled an API data integration developer portal aimed at boosting collaboration among hospitality technology providers and streamlining connections.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Huawei explores 5G & AI tech integration at MWC 2025
Unified Communications

Huawei explores 5G & AI tech integration at MWC 2025

Huawei is showcasing its AI and 5G integration solutions at MWC Barcelona 2025, aiming to enhance carrier services and drive new business growth globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Women at the Helm: Driving Evolution and Inclusion in Business Travel
International Women's Day

Women at the Helm: Driving Evolution and Inclusion in Business Travel

As business travel spending hits a record USD $1.63 trillion, women are increasingly influencing the industry, yet they face significant challenges and leadership gaps.

By Suzanne Neufang • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
ProSpend's new campaign urges Australian finance change
Digital Transformation

ProSpend's new campaign urges Australian finance change

ProSpend launches its Start ProSpending campaign to tackle inefficiencies in Australian finance teams, aiming to streamline processes and reduce wasted time.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety
Online Safety

ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety

ExpressVPN has teamed up with Booking.com for Business to enhance digital security for business travellers, offering 4 months free on a 12-month subscription.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Case Study: Melbourne Airport soars to new heights utilising world-class CommScope cabling
Network Infrastructure

Case Study: Melbourne Airport soars to new heights utilising world-class CommScope cabling

Melbourne Airport enhances its connectivity with a new network from CommScope, ensuring efficient operations and improved passenger experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management
Data Protection

Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management

Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Malware

Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity

Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
JOLT partners with CIB for $214m Canadian EV network
Network Infrastructure

JOLT partners with CIB for $214m Canadian EV network

JOLT has signed a GBP £214 million partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install up to 1,500 new EV chargers across Canada, boosting accessibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025