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Sinch rebrands MessageMedia as Sinch Engage in Australia
Digital Transformation

Sinch rebrands MessageMedia as Sinch Engage in Australia

Existing customers will see no change to products or pricing as the renamed platform keeps SMS, MMS, WhatsApp and local support in place.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Adobe launches ChatGPT plugin to link its creative tools
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe launches ChatGPT plugin to link its creative tools

ChatGPT users can now tap more than 70 Adobe tools in one workflow, reducing the need to juggle separate creative app connectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Ireland AI Office warns employers on staff training
Data Protection

Ireland AI Office warns employers on staff training

Employers now face proof-of-training checks as Ireland's AI Office enforces EU rules on staff using artificial intelligence at work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
eCapital UK appoints John Nelson as Managing Director
Human Capital Management

eCapital UK appoints John Nelson as Managing Director

Smaller firms seeking cash tied up in invoices are set to get more support as the specialist lender expands and hands day-to-day control to John Nelson.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Swift launches US retail transfers with BoA & J.P. Morgan
Fintech

Swift launches US retail transfers with BoA & J.P. Morgan

Recipients of overseas transfers in the US should see faster, clearer payments as Bank of America and J.P. Morgan adopt Swift's new framework.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore
Data Protection

Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore

Rising storage demand and ransomware fears are driving the agreement, giving partners in Singapore and Malaysia access to Wasabi cloud products.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
FIS launches Digital One Commercial in Asia-Pacific
Fintech

FIS launches Digital One Commercial in Asia-Pacific

The platform targets banks juggling separate systems across APAC, where technology spending is rising as lenders race to simplify business services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Growing bigger and growing more complex are finally being treated as two different things
Software-as-a-Service

Growing bigger and growing more complex are finally being treated as two different things

Australian mid-sized firms may finally get serious accounting tools without paying ERP costs or enduring months of disruption.

By Phillip Vella • 6 min read • Last week
ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC Channel Manager
Digital Transformation

ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC Channel Manager

The hire signals a push to expand indirect sales in Asia Pacific as manufacturers seek local support for ERP deployments and automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Photoroom launches Android Shopify listing app for sellers
Software-as-a-Service

Photoroom launches Android Shopify listing app for sellers

Android users can now build Shopify listings on the go, as Photoroom expands its mobile workflow for merchants selling from phones.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Bettr & Muslim Pro launch Umrah finance in Malaysia
Fintech

Bettr & Muslim Pro launch Umrah finance in Malaysia

Malaysian pilgrims can now spread Umrah costs over 12 to 24 months through a new Shariah-compliant financing option in Muslim Pro.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Synology launches cheaper DiskStation neo+ in Australia
Data Protection

Synology launches cheaper DiskStation neo+ in Australia

Lower entry prices for small businesses and home users come as the new models keep 2.5GbE, SSD caching and upgrade options.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Yesterday
Nayax applies for Connecticut bank as US push grows
Fintech

Nayax applies for Connecticut bank as US push grows

The move would let Nayax offer more financial services to US business customers as North America remains its largest market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Pinecone launches Nexus knowledge engine for AI agents
Software-as-a-Service

Pinecone launches Nexus knowledge engine for AI agents

It promises lower token costs, faster responses and tighter control of sensitive data as firms push agents into production.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
SiteHost launches local AI platform for New Zealand
Data Protection

SiteHost launches local AI platform for New Zealand

Businesses wary of offshore AI will be able to keep requests in New Zealand, with usage-based billing and no upfront fee.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Borderless AI launches Alberni for global compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Borderless AI launches Alberni for global compliance

Employers hiring across borders could cut legal fragmentation as the new system bundles entity work, compliance tracking and case management.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
PGI Canada launches personal guarantee cover for loans
Fintech

PGI Canada launches personal guarantee cover for loans

Canadian business owners now have a new way to cap personal losses when lenders enforce personal guarantees on commercial loans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
B2Bpay links points to Luxury Escapes travel rewards
Fintech

B2Bpay links points to Luxury Escapes travel rewards

Australian businesses can now turn routine payments into holiday bookings, as B2Bpay adds Luxury Escapes redemptions to its points scheme.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week