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Advantages of using true Account-based Ticketing (ABT)
Digital Transformation

Advantages of using true Account-based Ticketing (ABT)

The ABT system uses innovative technology to provide a more seamless and equitable experience that caters to the needs of all riders.

By Simon McLevie • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2023
Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027
Semiconductors

Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027

The global near-field communication market was US$17,875 million in 2020 and will be US$46,781 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 14.8% from 2021 to 2027.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Jan 2023
How COVID-19 has accelerated the progress of innovative payment solutions
Marketing Technologies

How COVID-19 has accelerated the progress of innovative payment solutions

Software technology company Synthesis lays out five ways COVID-19 has changed our behaviour and the payment solutions designed to meet the new criteria.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world

Mastercard has developed Enhanced Contactless (Ecos) specifications to future-proof contactless payments and ensure high levels of security and convenience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021
Mastercard ups the digital payments game with latest launch
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard ups the digital payments game with latest launch

Mastercard has launched its Cloud Tap on Phone payment technology, and the first live pilot of its Cloud Point of Sale acceptance technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Veeam?
Virtualisation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Veeam?

Veeam's senior global technologist speaks on the great shift to a digital economy and organizations' investments in digital platforms.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020
Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19
Unified Communications

Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19

Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.

By Rob Stummer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Merchant choice routing: A process to significant savings for businesses
Marketing Technologies

Merchant choice routing: A process to significant savings for businesses

Australian businesses could slash payment acceptance costs by over 40% using merchant choice routing, a process endorsed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

By Kees Kwakernaak • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Marketing Technologies

The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.

By Michael Robertson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
COVID-19 highlights need for instant, real-time payments - GlobalData
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 highlights need for instant, real-time payments - GlobalData

COVID-19 lockdowns are driving the demand for instant real-time payments, with GlobalData predicting over half a trillion transactions within five years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200

New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Wearable payment options sweeping Australia
Wearables

Wearable payment options sweeping Australia

New research from Bankwest shows that having the option to pay with wearable tech is becoming more appealing than ever.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
ASB offers Google Pay - but some people will miss out
Marketing Technologies

ASB offers Google Pay - but some people will miss out

ASB Bank phases out its ASB Virtual payment service, introducing Google Pay for Android users. However, it's only compatible with Android 5.0 or later.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
ASB rolls out Apple Pay for secure contactless payments
Marketing Technologies

ASB rolls out Apple Pay for secure contactless payments

ASB Bank introduces Apple Pay, allowing over 500,000 customers to make secure, convenient contactless payments via compatible Apple devices.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Kiwis, it's time to ditch the loose change and go cashless, says MYOB
Fintech

Kiwis, it's time to ditch the loose change and go cashless, says MYOB

Ten years from now cash and ATMs as we know them could be extinct as the cashless economy becomes well entrenched in everyday life.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Contactless payments stories

Can software development be too Agile in an evolving industry?
Marketing Technologies

Can software development be too Agile in an evolving industry?

The pace of innovation in meeting customer demand and the shifting economic environment presents a challenge when developing payment technologies.

By Louis Joubert • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2023
Open banking, payments and a new era for customer loyalty
Fintech

Open banking, payments and a new era for customer loyalty

Open Banking has matured into an innovative payments solution enabling merchants to drive conversion, reward loyalty and improve the customer experience.

By Brad Goodall • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
Over half of SEA users say SMBs should use digital payments
Digital Transformation

Over half of SEA users say SMBs should use digital payments

According to a Kaspersky study, more than one in two SEA users say small businesses should be using digital payments.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022