Hospitality stories
Enterprises could cut truck rolls and outages as the new platform monitors in-building wireless networks continuously from deployment to optimisation.
Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Quiq names Jen Grant chief marketing officer to steer strategy as enterprises move AI agents from pilots to large-scale customer use.
New Zealand small firms notch strongest sales in three years as December spending surges and easing interest rates speed up payments.
LIV Golf has unveiled Fan Caddie, an AI 'second-screen' assistant offering real-time stats, replays and shopping while fans watch live.
Humanforce appoints AI-driven growth specialist Cameron Partridge as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead global expansion and scale strategy.
Klaviyo posts 48% EMEA revenue surge, names Europe-based Co-CEO Chano Fernández to spearhead international and AI-driven retail push.
PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.
Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.
Amperity debuts AI-powered tools for airlines and hotels, promising real-time personalised offers by unifying fragmented traveller data.
AI tops CX investment plans, but few brands yet deploy proactive, predictive tools across channels, leaving omnichannel ambitions stalled.
Payment outages are threatening Canadian retail and hospitality, with disruptions exposing merchants to an estimated USD $7.6 billion a year.
Britannic and Vocala launch NetX SmartLink to give fleet-managed Alexa devices dedicated UK numbers and fully two-way calling.
New Zealand SMEs lifted staff hours but eased wage growth in January, leaning on existing rosters as they cautiously test post-holiday demand.
Emerge Digital renews its Gloucester Rugby deal, taking naming rights at Kingsholm and adding AI fan photo tech to boost hospitality.
Exactly.com trims processing fees after 23% turnover rise, targeting UK SMEs with local acquiring and lower-cost eCommerce payments.
Twilio and AEG broaden fan-tech tie-up, rolling out data-driven engagement across AXS, Crypto.com Arena and the LA Kings brand.
Festive food, drink and dining out delivered a surprise December spending lift, as households splurged ahead of Christmas gatherings.
AI interview agents are reshaping hiring in Australia, promising faster decisions, fewer delays and substantial cost savings for employers.
