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Finance teams trim software stacks as AI use rises
Software-as-a-Service

Finance teams trim software stacks as AI use rises

AI is becoming routine in finance departments, even as most teams now run six tools or fewer and plan further consolidation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Mambu & Mastercard team up on cross-border payments
Software-as-a-Service

Mambu & Mastercard team up on cross-border payments

Banks could add faster, more transparent overseas transfers to digital apps without costly from-scratch integrations under the tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Terrabank partners TerraPay & Mozrt on global payments
Fintech

Terrabank partners TerraPay & Mozrt on global payments

Customers will gain faster, lower-cost cross-border transfers as Terrabank taps TerraPay's network of bank accounts and digital wallets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Square launches Apple Business integration for sellers
Software-as-a-Service

Square launches Apple Business integration for sellers

Eligible sellers can now update Apple Maps listings from Square, reducing the burden of keeping hours, addresses and branding current across eight markets.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
U.S. Bank names Jessica Alba for new business cards
Financial Systems

U.S. Bank names Jessica Alba for new business cards

Small businesses could gain richer cash-back rewards and expense tools, as the bank enters a crowded market for cards tied to deposits and controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Newfold Digital picks DigiCert for Bluehost SSL services
Encryption

Newfold Digital picks DigiCert for Bluehost SSL services

The switch will affect about 6 million hosting customers as shorter SSL certificate lifespans force more automation across Newfold's services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
BNY launches Pay-to-Wallet service for Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

BNY launches Pay-to-Wallet service for Asia Pacific

Banks in Asia Pacific can now send cross-border payments into retail wallets, as BNY taps rising demand for faster consumer payouts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand channel community
Digital Transformation

GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand channel community

ASCII members will gain access to GTIA's international network and research as the acquisition widens support for IT channel firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Air IT launches AI services to close SME decision gap
Digital Transformation

Air IT launches AI services to close SME decision gap

SMEs under pressure to prove returns from AI can now tap pre-built agents and workshops aimed at turning pilot projects into measurable gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hello Clever urges businesses to add PayID options
Fintech

Hello Clever urges businesses to add PayID options

The surcharge ban could squeeze merchants' margins unless they shift customers towards cheaper account-to-account payments, Hello Clever says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
What Role Should AI Play in Commercial Leases?
Digital Transformation

What Role Should AI Play in Commercial Leases?

Used without solicitor oversight, AI can produce leases that look sound while leaving landlords and tenants exposed to hidden legal and financial risks.

By Dan Yeo • 6 min read • Last week
Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents
Document Management

Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents

Hidden paperwork is slowing sales and creating deal risk, even as AI tools promise faster due diligence without exposing sensitive data.

By Justin Smith • 4 min read • Last week
Australia bans card payment surcharges on major networks
Fintech

Australia bans card payment surcharges on major networks

Shoppers will see fewer checkout fees on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa payments, though public holiday and weekend surcharges still apply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
TeamViewer adds automations to speed endpoint fixes
Software-as-a-Service

TeamViewer adds automations to speed endpoint fixes

IT teams could cut repetitive support work as validated fixes are turned into automated workflows for recurring endpoint faults.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
MCC teams up with ExpectAI on Lord's sustainability
Supply Chain

MCC teams up with ExpectAI on Lord's sustainability

Indirect emissions from Lord's suppliers are set to come under sharper scrutiny as MCC uses ExpectAI's Una platform to track Scope 3 data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK SMEs ready to hire if Budget eases cost pressures
Fintech

UK SMEs ready to hire if Budget eases cost pressures

Lower taxes and energy bills could unlock hiring at UK small firms, with 38% saying they would recruit more staff if costs eased.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs
Digital Transformation

Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs

Most Australian accounting firms expect AI to reshape hiring and services, rather than reduce headcount, the Xero survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
2degrees posts higher revenue & returns to profit
Network Infrastructure

2degrees posts higher revenue & returns to profit

Annual revenue topped NZD $1.46 billion as integration gains and stronger demand across its divisions helped the telco swing back to profit.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week