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Nium adds three C suite leaders to drive global growth

Nium strengthens global payments push with new chiefs for risk, technology and marketing as AI, stablecoins and regulation reshape the sector.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Firewalls

Forward Networks unveils AI twin for safer operations

Forward Networks debuts Forward AI, a digital twin-powered agentic assistant promising safer, verifiable automation for network operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026

Marketing Technologies

Rakuten drops Honey extension amid affiliate fraud row

PayPal-owned Honey is dropped by Rakuten's ad network, cutting it off from 2,000 merchants amid claims of affiliate fraud and link theft.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Unified Communications

Adobe names Lucius DiPhillips CIO to drive AI focus

Adobe has named Lucius DiPhillips CIO, tasking the ex-Airbnb technology chief with driving its global tech operations and AI transformation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Unified Communications

Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to lead AI product push

Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to spearhead product and technology as it doubles down on AI workflow automation after $100 million raise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Gaming

Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Customer Experience

Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents

Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Phishing

Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety

Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Dec 2025

Fintech

Aspire secures key licences for global fintech rollout

Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Payment Technologies

Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets

One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Buy Now Pay Later

Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales

Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings

One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Supply Chain

Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China

Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Crypto

Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Payment Technologies

PayPal partners with Liverpool FC to launch fan reward scheme

PayPal becomes Liverpool FC's official digital payments partner, launching PayPal+ loyalty scheme for fans to earn rewards on matchday purchases.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

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Digital Transformation

Mutual Benefit Group adopts digital claims payments via One Inc

Mutual Benefit Group has launched One Inc's ClaimsPay platform to offer faster, digital claims payments and expanded vendor choices for 58,000 policyholders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Fintech

Why payments are leading the fintech charge

Payments now make up 55% of global fintech revenues at USD $126 billion, driven by innovation, regulation, and demand for instant, secure transactions.

By Laurent Descout • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025