FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news & reviews from the future

ticketing Stories

Kiwi Stories

ticketing stories

Gisborne bus patronage falls 16% as public transport network faces changes
Local Government

Gisborne bus patronage falls 16% as public transport network faces changes

Passenger losses have prompted a review of Gisborne's routes, stops and school services after bus use fell 16% in six months.

By Imogen Brophy • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Global Stories

ticketing stories

Experts discuss key tech learnings from BIGSOUND
Data Analytics

Experts discuss key tech learnings from BIGSOUND

Slow ticket sales may reflect late buying, not weak demand, as event organisers are urged to use data sooner and own it fully.

By Louis Rogers and Jess Attwood • 7 min read • Last week
Attekus adds Fat Zebra payments for councils & venues
Fintech

Attekus adds Fat Zebra payments for councils & venues

Users of Attekus software can now pay for bookings in one checkout, helping councils and venues cut friction for more than 140 organisations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Fever raises USD $250 million for global expansion
Artificial Intelligence

Fever raises USD $250 million for global expansion

The cash will fund Fever's push into more countries and entertainment categories after revenue more than tripled in three years.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month
Supanova expands Leap partnership to boost ticketing
Data Analytics

Supanova expands Leap partnership to boost ticketing

The expanded deal has helped lift revenue 32% year on year as Supanova folds ticketing, marketing and event operations into one system.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
TBC Bank Uzbekistan expands Salom card with UZCARD
Fintech

TBC Bank Uzbekistan expands Salom card with UZCARD

The move gives Uzbek customers another domestic payment option, with up to one million new cards set to offer ATTO transport discounts and cashback.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Bixolon & Isitec boost logistics traceability printing
Digital Transformation

Bixolon & Isitec boost logistics traceability printing

More than 100 printers are now supporting parcel traceability across Isitec customers' logistics sites, after a rollout designed to cut manual steps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Merlin rolls out NiCE CXone across 140 attractions
Software-as-a-Service

Merlin rolls out NiCE CXone across 140 attractions

Guest service at Merlin's attractions has improved sharply, with issue resolution rising to 95% after an AI platform was rolled out.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Merlin rolls out NiCE AI across visitor attractions
Software-as-a-Service

Merlin rolls out NiCE AI across visitor attractions

Visitors should see faster help and fewer repeat calls as Merlin links bookings, support and follow-up across 140 attractions worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic launches Claude commerce blueprint for retailers
Data Analytics

Anthropic launches Claude commerce blueprint for retailers

Retailers could cut setup time for AI shopping tools, as Anthropic's blueprint targets quicker deployment and tighter control over checkout flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last month
TCS named digital partner for European T20 Premier League
Data Analytics

TCS named digital partner for European T20 Premier League

The agreement will help the new franchise competition build fan apps, ticketing and data tools from launch across Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch

Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

ticketing stories

Fareteam targets Great Britain agents after UK growth
Digital Transformation

Fareteam targets Great Britain agents after UK growth

British travel agents are driving growth, with UK sales already 27% ahead of last year as long-haul and group bookings climb.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Australian household spending flat as fuel costs rise
Artificial Intelligence

Australian household spending flat as fuel costs rise

Fuel and other essentials kept Australian consumers under pressure in August, with flat spending and weaker non-fuel outlays pointing to caution.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Sunderland extends Seriös Group data partnership deal
Data Analytics

Sunderland extends Seriös Group data partnership deal

A shared data platform is now helping Sunderland link match preparation, fan engagement and sales, as clubs chase better decisions and growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Intersection hires KJ O'Connell to lead experiential sales
Smart Cities

Intersection hires KJ O'Connell to lead experiential sales

The hire strengthens Intersection's push into in-person marketing as brands shift budgets towards experiential campaigns across major US cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026
blueAPACHE partners with ControlUp on managed services
Software-as-a-Service

blueAPACHE partners with ControlUp on managed services

Mid-market customers in Australia could see faster fixes and fewer tickets as blueAPACHE folds ControlUp ONE into its managed services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026