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Specsavers to save big by switching support to Spinnaker
Customer Experience

Specsavers to save big by switching support to Spinnaker

Specsavers is set to save a significant amount over the next three years by switching support services from Oracle to Spinnaker, enhancing customer experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
Black Friday

Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals

This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
CloudBolt & CloudEagle.ai join forces for SaaS savings
Software-as-a-Service

CloudBolt & CloudEagle.ai join forces for SaaS savings

CloudBolt Software has teamed up with CloudEagle.ai to enhance cloud and SaaS management, aiming for increased returns on USD $4 billion investments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Dreame Technology unveils Black Friday appliance deals
Sales

Dreame Technology unveils Black Friday appliance deals

Dreame Technology unveils major discounts on home appliances, including a 63% reduction on the L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum, ahead of Black Friday.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Syfe secures USD $27 million in equity funding to boost growth
Unbound

Syfe secures USD $27 million in equity funding to boost growth

Syfe secures USD $27 million in latest funding round, bringing total to USD $79 million, despite Asia's lowest investment levels since 2015.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Report reveals digital transformation trends in procurement
Risk & Compliance

Report reveals digital transformation trends in procurement

A new State of Source-to-Pay Digitization report reveals procurement leaders prioritising data and AI for future innovations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

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AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday
Customer Experience

AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday

AI-driven tools are forecast to boost holiday retail sales to USD $1.6 trillion, reshaping shopping with personalised recommendations and blended online-in-store experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Low-code & no-code platforms drive business agility & savings
Digital Transformation

Low-code & no-code platforms drive business agility & savings

EASA highlights how low-code and no-code platforms empower non-coders to build software, speeding development and cutting business costs in a tech skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Zero-Based Everything: the proven strategy that's unlocking double-digit savings
Chief Financial Officer

Zero-Based Everything: the proven strategy that's unlocking double-digit savings

As inflation and uncertainty strain budgets, businesses are turning to Zero-Based Everything, a strategy promising savings of 10-25% and up to 50% in procurement.

By Naresh Kumar and Jeremy Smith • 6 min read • Sat, 11th Jan 2025
Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings
Artificial Intelligence

Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
UK mobile users could save £148 by switching plans
Unified Communications

UK mobile users could save £148 by switching plans

70% of UK mobile users are overspending on the wrong contracts, with potential savings of £148 by switching to better plans, says BillMonitor.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Griffin opens platform, invites fintechs to test banking services
Customer Experience

Griffin opens platform, invites fintechs to test banking services

Griffin, a UK bank for fintech firms, exits early access phase with its platform now generally available, aiming to transform finance integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Moneybox partners with Aurum Solutions to automate reconciliations
Digital Transformation

Moneybox partners with Aurum Solutions to automate reconciliations

Moneybox has partnered with Aurum Solutions to automate its reconciliation processes amid a 43% growth in assets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
PhilTower & PowerX partnership saves USD $1 million annually
Unified Communications

PhilTower & PowerX partnership saves USD $1 million annually

PhilTower and PowerX have saved USD $1 million annually through their strategic partnership, resulting in improved efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced network reliability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
FoodByUs unveils price tracking to help venues combat costs
Artificial Intelligence

FoodByUs unveils price tracking to help venues combat costs

FoodByUs launches Price Tracking feature in Australia, giving 90,000 venues real-time pricing insights to optimise purchasing, cut costs, and boost profits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie to boost shopping tech
Customer Experience

Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie to boost shopping tech

Cashrewards has acquired Little Birdie, aiming to bolster its cashback platform with advanced product search and price comparison tools in time for Black Friday.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
BT Group & ServiceNow extend alliance to boost experiences
Customer Experience

BT Group & ServiceNow extend alliance to boost experiences

BT Group and ServiceNow are joining forces to enhance service management with AI, aiming to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024