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SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights
Travel

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
NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake

NTT DATA and Google Cloud partner globally to fast-track agentic AI adoption, co-developing cloud-native solutions for sectors like banking and healthcare.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
IDeaS Spotlight wins Skift award for data-driven hospitality
Data Analytics

IDeaS Spotlight wins Skift award for data-driven hospitality

IDeaS Spotlight has won the Skift IDEA Award for data-driven marketing, helping hospitality providers boost revenue through real-time demand insights.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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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
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
JCDecaux unveils digital network at Southern Cross Station
Marketing Technologies

JCDecaux unveils digital network at Southern Cross Station

JCDecaux has launched a renewable-energy-powered digital media network at Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, featuring 3D screens and experiential zones.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Exclusive: The importance of service reliability in avoiding end-customer dissatisfaction
Customer Experience

Exclusive: The importance of service reliability in avoiding end-customer dissatisfaction

Digital outages cost Australians AUD $5.3bn annually, eroding trust in telcos, banks and airlines as consumers seek more reliable alternatives.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025