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VyperCore launches cloud platform showcasing processors
Endpoint Protection

VyperCore launches cloud platform showcasing processors

VyperCore has unveiled VyperLab, a cloud platform for showcasing its high-performance processors, promising up to 80% energy savings and fivefold performance boosts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Specsavers to save big by switching support to Spinnaker
Customer Experience

Specsavers to save big by switching support to Spinnaker

Specsavers is set to save a significant amount over the next three years by switching support services from Oracle to Spinnaker, enhancing customer experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
Black Friday

Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals

This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
CloudBolt & CloudEagle.ai join forces for SaaS savings
Software-as-a-Service

CloudBolt & CloudEagle.ai join forces for SaaS savings

CloudBolt Software has teamed up with CloudEagle.ai to enhance cloud and SaaS management, aiming for increased returns on USD $4 billion investments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Dreame Technology unveils Black Friday appliance deals
Sales

Dreame Technology unveils Black Friday appliance deals

Dreame Technology unveils major discounts on home appliances, including a 63% reduction on the L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum, ahead of Black Friday.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024

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OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
Crypto

OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments

Stablecoin payouts and instant account funding could become faster for OnePay users as the fintech joins Tempo’s validator set.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

More than half of Americans used AI to manage money last year, as consumers increasingly expect financial apps to offer guidance, not just data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Legado nears 500,000 users as fintech digitises paperwork
Software-as-a-Service

Legado nears 500,000 users as fintech digitises paperwork

Edinburgh fintech Legado nears 500,000 users as financial firms pour into digital document controls under rising regulatory scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Robinhood unveils family hub, trusts & platinum card
Wearables

Robinhood unveils family hub, trusts & platinum card

Robinhood launches a family finance hub, custodial and trust accounts, plus an invite-only platinum card with elite cashback rewards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
India enters global top rank for everyday crypto use
Crypto

India enters global top rank for everyday crypto use

India has surged into the global top tier for everyday crypto use, ranking ninth as stablecoin-driven payments and remittances gain ground.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Aventur secures Dutch backing for AI money platform
Data Analytics

Aventur secures Dutch backing for AI money platform

Aventur lands Dutch family office funding for its AI-led money platform, eyeing a 2026 UK launch to narrow the financial advice gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
UK consumers cut impulse spending, turn to smaller retailers
Marketing Technologies

UK consumers cut impulse spending, turn to smaller retailers

Two-thirds of UK consumers cut impulse buys amid cost-of-living strains, favouring smaller retailers and embracing minimalist spending habits.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Smart secures £60 million to expand UK retirement platform
Fintech

Smart secures £60 million to expand UK retirement platform

Smart has secured a GBP £60 million credit facility to expand its UK retirement savings platform amid rapid market consolidation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday
Customer Experience

AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday

AI-driven tools are forecast to boost holiday retail sales to USD $1.6 trillion, reshaping shopping with personalised recommendations and blended online-in-store experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Low-code & no-code platforms drive business agility & savings
Digital Transformation

Low-code & no-code platforms drive business agility & savings

EASA highlights how low-code and no-code platforms empower non-coders to build software, speeding development and cutting business costs in a tech skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Zero-Based Everything: the proven strategy that's unlocking double-digit savings
Chief Financial Officer

Zero-Based Everything: the proven strategy that's unlocking double-digit savings

As inflation and uncertainty strain budgets, businesses are turning to Zero-Based Everything, a strategy promising savings of 10-25% and up to 50% in procurement.

By Naresh Kumar and Jeremy Smith • 6 min read • Sat, 11th Jan 2025
Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings
Artificial Intelligence

Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024