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Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push
Fintech

Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Azzet appoints Henry Stoever to board for global push
EduTech

Azzet appoints Henry Stoever to board for global push

Azzet names governance veteran Henry Stoever to its board as it accelerates the global rollout of its premium asset marketplace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
ServiceNow revamps partner strategy around AI agents
DevOps

ServiceNow revamps partner strategy around AI agents

ServiceNow centres revamped partner strategy on AI agents, overhauling its Build Programme, incentives and fees to drive new ecosystem growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Pax8 hires former Microsoft leader to drive APAC growth
Digital Transformation

Pax8 hires former Microsoft leader to drive APAC growth

Pax8 taps former Microsoft Asia channel leader Sarah Bowden to spearhead APAC sales, marketing and partner growth from 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Gamma & Red Cactus expand CRM-UCaaS links in Europe
Customer Relationship Management

Gamma & Red Cactus expand CRM-UCaaS links in Europe

Gamma and Red Cactus have agreed a Europe-wide tie-up to bring Bubble-powered CRM and ERP integrations to Gamma's UCaaS partner network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners
Digital Transformation

Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
AiDeliv unveils AI logistics exchange for small importers
Supply Chain

AiDeliv unveils AI logistics exchange for small importers

AiDeliv launches AI-driven reverse auction marketplace to shrink freight costs and give small importers upfront, all-in DDP shipping quotes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Albatross raises USD $12.5 million to boost real-time AI discovery
Marketing Technologies

Albatross raises USD $12.5 million to boost real-time AI discovery

Zurich-based AI company Albatross has raised USD $12.5 million to develop a real-time platform revolutionising online product and content discovery.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Marketplace stories

Doorly raises GBP £600,000 to expand UK home services
Digital Transformation

Doorly raises GBP £600,000 to expand UK home services

Doorly secures GBP £600,000 to accelerate its shift from barber-booking app to nationwide on-demand home services marketplace.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Refer A Friend app pays users for local service leads
Small Business

Refer A Friend app pays users for local service leads

Refer A Friend launches an app that pays people commissions for referring local trades and services, charging businesses only per completed job.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
ClickMechanic named Growing Business of the Year
DevOps

ClickMechanic named Growing Business of the Year

ClickMechanic named Growing Business of the Year after 40%+ annual growth and directing over GBP £100 million to UK independent mechanics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Etaily secures SMBC-led funding to fuel Southeast Asia growth
eCommerce

Etaily secures SMBC-led funding to fuel Southeast Asia growth

Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction
Partner Programmes

Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction

UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with up to 80% off books
Online shopping

Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with up to 80% off books

Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with discounts up to 80% on thousands of titles across genres, running through early December with delivery Australia-wide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AUTO1 Group wins Twilio 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovation
Unified Communications

AUTO1 Group wins Twilio 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovation

AUTO1 Group has won Twilio's 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovative use of messaging and verification APIs to enhance its used car trading platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
CMA approves Speedy & HSS ProService digital marketplace deal
Supply Chain

CMA approves Speedy & HSS ProService digital marketplace deal

The CMA has approved Speedy's 10% stake in HSS ProService Marketplace, uniting digital procurement with a nationwide network for UK construction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms
Digital Transformation

Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms

Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions
Marketing Technologies

UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions

UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025