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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

Global Stories

Ecommpay launches Apple Pay QR codes for seamless checkout
Customer Experience

Ecommpay launches Apple Pay QR codes for seamless checkout

Ecommpay unveils Apple Pay QR codes, enabling seamless Apple Pay checkouts across all devices and browsers for its merchant clients worldwide.

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

Stories from Other Regions

Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz
Customer Experience

Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz

Australian shoppers are set to spend a record AUD $6.8 billion during Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with social media buzz driving soaring online engagement.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cleanverse unveils compliance-native layer for on-chain finance
Crypto

Cleanverse unveils compliance-native layer for on-chain finance

Cleanverse International launches a compliance-native layer in Singapore, linking verified identities to stablecoins for regulated, traceable on-chain finance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns
Small Business

Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns

Qantas and Airwallex have launched Airwallex Yield for over 625,000 SMEs, enabling returns on idle AUD and USD funds via low-risk money market investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI chatbots criticised for giving misleading UK financial advice
Fintech

AI chatbots criticised for giving misleading UK financial advice

AI chatbots like ChatGPT are criticised for providing misleading UK financial advice due to outdated data and lack of context on tax and insurance matters.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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
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
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