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UK credit card balances rise as payment rates decrease in June
Buy Now Pay Later

UK credit card balances rise as payment rates decrease in June

UK credit card balances climbed to an average GBP £1,885 in June as spending rose 4.6%, while payment rates fell, signalling financial strain for many households.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

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Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt
Data Analytics

Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt

Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds

Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth
Marketing Technologies

US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth

US Prime Day online sales soared to USD $24.1bn, a 30.3% rise year-on-year, with mobile shopping driving over half of the revenue during the July event.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Sage appoints Damon Scarr to lead APAC expansion & drive growth
Fintech

Sage appoints Damon Scarr to lead APAC expansion & drive growth

Sage appoints Damon Scarr as General Manager for Asia Pacific to drive growth and expand its AI-powered finance solutions across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings
Customer Experience

Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings

Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Supply Chain

Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters

Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth
Digital Transformation

Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth

Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

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Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000
Crypto

Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000

A Binance Australia survey reveals 27.4% of local investors expect Bitcoin to surpass USD $150,000 within six months amid rising optimism.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
How better billing can boost performance and profits in uncertain times
Data Analytics

How better billing can boost performance and profits in uncertain times

Automating billing can boost Australian businesses' profits, cash flow, and customer retention amid rising insolvencies and economic uncertainty.

By Matt Ream • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Myriad360 secures spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 with 77% growth
Firewalls

Myriad360 secures spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 with 77% growth

Myriad360 ranks 4767 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list with 77% growth, marking its 14th inclusion among America's fastest-growing private companies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
FloQast secures place on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list again
Financial Systems

FloQast secures place on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list again

FloQast ranked No. 1503 on the Inc. 5000 list for the third year, highlighting its rapid growth in accounting software amid challenging economic conditions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Australian companies see AI benefits but face data & skills gap
Customer Experience

Australian companies see AI benefits but face data & skills gap

Australian firms report 84% ROI growth from AI, yet face challenges in data quality, governance, and skills amid slower adoption than global peers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Tariffs force US consumers to choose between patriotism & price
Supply Chain

Tariffs force US consumers to choose between patriotism & price

US tariffs push consumers to choose between patriotism and affordability, forcing tough spending decisions on essentials like food and medication.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Could Bitcoin finally be 'mooning'?
Crypto

Could Bitcoin finally be 'mooning'?

Despite months of sideways trading amid macro challenges, Bitcoin has surged to new highs, driven by ETFs, stablecoins, and growing regulatory clarity.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Australian consumers seek value as RBA holds rates steady
Inflation

Australian consumers seek value as RBA holds rates steady

The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps interest rates steady as consumers focus on value amid economic uncertainty, seeking discounts and prioritising essentials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs
Customer Experience

Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs

Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, 91% of Australian SMEs plan to prioritise non-capital spending over major investments in 2025-26.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025