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Mastercard partners with King Kapisi to honour decade-long Kiwi businesses
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard partners with King Kapisi to honour decade-long Kiwi businesses

Mastercard partners with Kiwi music star King Kapisi to reward New Zealand's small businesses operating for over a decade.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
ACT & Greens agree fuel tax cut ‘poorly targeted’
Green Party

ACT & Greens agree fuel tax cut ‘poorly targeted’

Critics say the extension shifts more than NZD $1.3 billion a year from roads to petrol discounts, favouring higher earners over low-income households.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

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Cyber criminals target World Cup 2026, says Unit 42
Virtual Private Networks

Cyber criminals target World Cup 2026, says Unit 42

Fans and businesses face a heightened fraud and disruption threat as the expanded tournament's wider digital footprint attracts attackers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Visa study: Asia Pacific travellers favour familiar trips
Artificial Intelligence

Visa study: Asia Pacific travellers favour familiar trips

AI is shaping Asia Pacific trip planning, with 49% of travellers using tools to find destinations as they favour familiar places and flexible itineraries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Hotels urged to ditch disconnected software systems
Software-as-a-Service

Hotels urged to ditch disconnected software systems

Disconnected systems are costing hoteliers 322 hours a year and may be hampering guest service, according to new research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
KnowBe4 warns of World Cup scam surge ahead of 2026
Data Protection

KnowBe4 warns of World Cup scam surge ahead of 2026

Fans risk losing money and personal data as scammers exploit demand for World Cup tickets, travel bookings and visa details.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Homhero names ex-Shopify executive Wilkowski as CTO in ANZ
Hyperscale

Homhero names ex-Shopify executive Wilkowski as CTO in ANZ

Homhero’s expansion across Australia and New Zealand will hinge on new technical leadership as it seeks to keep its platform stable for thousands of listings.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
RMS adds bank payments as card surcharge ban looms
Fintech

RMS adds bank payments as card surcharge ban looms

Australian accommodation operators may soon face higher payment costs as a card surcharge ban pushes them towards bank-to-bank alternatives.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
SiteMinder deepens partnership with Trip.com amidst Chinese travel boom
Platform-as-a-Service

SiteMinder deepens partnership with Trip.com amidst Chinese travel boom

SiteMinder bolsters partnership with global OTA, Trip.com, amid increased demand from the outbound Chinese travel market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

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ATO tax debts lift insolvency risk for Australian firms
Data Analytics

ATO tax debts lift insolvency risk for Australian firms

More than 35,000 Australian businesses now face heightened failure risk as ATO debts above AUD $100,000 coincide with rising defaults.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Waste services insolvencies surge as defaults climb
Supply Chain

Waste services insolvencies surge as defaults climb

Insolvencies in the industry are now more than three times the national average, as diesel, landfill levies and debt costs squeeze margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Amazon Business launches new tools amid Australia growth
Software-as-a-Service

Amazon Business launches new tools amid Australia growth

Procurement teams are under pressure to cut costs as Amazon Business reports strong first-year growth and launches AI buying tools in Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Australian SMEs absorb rising fuel costs, MYOB says
Data Analytics

Australian SMEs absorb rising fuel costs, MYOB says

Fuel now tops cost pressures for Australian SMEs, but most are still swallowing the rise rather than passing it on to customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
UK transport sector turns away from homeworking trend
Digital Transformation

UK transport sector turns away from homeworking trend

UK transport and storage firms turn their backs on homeworking, with uptake plunging as other sectors stick with flexible work models.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
VIVO Defence Services launches AI & data training for MOD work
DevOps

VIVO Defence Services launches AI & data training for MOD work

VIVO Defence Services has partnered with Multiverse to provide AI and data training, enhancing skills to better support the Ministry of Defence's estate management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors
Power / Energy

IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors

Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
New report uncovers India's evolving digital search trends
EduTech

New report uncovers India's evolving digital search trends

Justdial's How India Searched report reveals search activities in small towns overtook large cities as digitalisation bridges India's urban-rural divide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024