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Transatel selects Oracle to bolster 5G IoT connectivity & security
Unified Communications

Transatel selects Oracle to bolster 5G IoT connectivity & security

Transatel partners with Oracle to implement a cloud native 5G standalone core, enhancing secure IoT connectivity across automotive, travel, and industry sectors worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
IGT Solutions & NiCE expand global AI customer experience deal
Unified Communications

IGT Solutions & NiCE expand global AI customer experience deal

IGT Solutions expands its partnership with NiCE to deploy AI-driven CXone Mpower platform, enhancing global customer experience in aviation and travel sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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
Enterprise Ireland launches Canada Advisory Tech Council
Agricultural Technology

Enterprise Ireland launches Canada Advisory Tech Council

Irish exports to Canada hit a record EUR €585 million (CAD $954 million) in 2024, soaring 32% since 2021 as technology and services firms boost trade ties.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025
Expedia

Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025

In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

Konkan Railway pilots 5G connectivity & entertainment at stations
Digital Transformation

Konkan Railway pilots 5G connectivity & entertainment at stations

Konkan Railway partners with Blue Cloud Softech to pilot 5G connectivity and entertainment at Madgaon, Ratnagiri, and Udupi stations on the Konkan corridor.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
NEP Australia boosts live broadcast efficiency with Spectera system
AFL

NEP Australia boosts live broadcast efficiency with Spectera system

NEP Australia has adopted Sennheiser's Spectera system, cutting live broadcast setup times to under 40 minutes and easing frequency management challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Closing the AI gap in hospitality: Why hotels need industry-trained intelligence, not guesswork
Data Analytics

Closing the AI gap in hospitality: Why hotels need industry-trained intelligence, not guesswork

Hospitality needs AI trained on its own data, not generic models, to boost accuracy, increase revenue, and deepen guest understanding in a £550 billion market.

By Adam Harris • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Digital reliability key as travel disruptions fuel passenger anxiety
Customer service

Digital reliability key as travel disruptions fuel passenger anxiety

Rising digital disruptions in Australia's travel sector have increased passenger anxiety, with 77% fearing delays or being stranded during peak season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
For CFOs to achieve ROI with AI: Focus on production, not pilots
Customer Relationship Management

For CFOs to achieve ROI with AI: Focus on production, not pilots

CFOs should focus on integrating AI into finance workflows rather than pilots, as this drives measurable ROI and operational efficiency in budgeting and payments.

By Konstantin Dzhengozov • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Sustainability within the tech industry
Supply Chain

Sustainability within the tech industry

Over 60% of UK tech firms plan to boost sustainability budgets by 10.5% in 2025, embedding environmental responsibility into everyday business.

By Callum Lydon • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth
AR, VR & Metaverse

UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses
Fintech

Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses

Revolut Business launches Flexible Cash Funds in Singapore, offering firms up to 4.48% APY on USD balances with daily returns and easy access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Loganair's festive ad features puffin family journey home
Customer service

Loganair's festive ad features puffin family journey home

Loganair's new Christmas advert follows a puffin family journeying across the UK, highlighting the joy of reuniting at home for the festive season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion
eCommerce

UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion

Most UK large eCommerce merchants faced payment outages, losing up to GBP £10 million, which has also stalled their business expansion, new research finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Building smarter deals in a fragmented world
Digital Transformation

Building smarter deals in a fragmented world

Corporate banks are streamlining deal-making by uniting fragmented systems, cutting approval times from days to hours and boosting pricing accuracy and compliance.

By Balagopal Ravibalan • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Flexible work fuels rise of side hustles amid soaring costs
Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work fuels rise of side hustles amid soaring costs

Flexible and remote work enable Australians to manage side hustles alongside their jobs, boosting incomes amid soaring living costs without harming main job performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Freshworks unveils AI features to boost UK enterprise support
Fintech

Freshworks unveils AI features to boost UK enterprise support

Freshworks launches new AI tools in the UK to streamline customer support and IT management, boosting efficiency and cutting manual tasks for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025