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Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges
JLL

Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges

Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit

Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
LG unveils 5 Garment TrueSteam Styler for smart home care
Smart Home

LG unveils 5 Garment TrueSteam Styler for smart home care

LG launches the 5 Garment TrueSteam Styler in Australia, a smart steam closet for delicate fabrics, priced at AUD $3,499 and controllable via an app.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades
Unified Communications

Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades

Zendesk unveils AI-powered Voice Agents and advanced analytics, aiming to boost customer service efficiency and reach USD $200m AI revenue this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Australians avoid cleaning, turn to AI appliances for easier chores
Smart Home

Australians avoid cleaning, turn to AI appliances for easier chores

Nearly half of Australians avoid daily cleaning, turning to AI appliances like Samsung's smart vacuums and fridges for easier household chores.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Revolut launches uncapped rewards on debit cards in Australia
Fintech

Revolut launches uncapped rewards on debit cards in Australia

Revolut launches RevPoints in Australia, offering uncapped rewards points on debit card spending redeemable for miles, gift cards and lifestyle perks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch
Human Capital Management

Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch

Experts urge focus on robust data systems for Australia's Payday Super reform, aiming for timely, accurate super payments from July 2026 launch.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Australians embrace Black Friday as key event for festive savings
Millennials

Australians embrace Black Friday as key event for festive savings

Over half of Australians plan to shop on Black Friday, with many parents using the event to get an early start on Christmas gifts and festive savings.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Brands urged to adopt multi-platform media strategies for ROI
Gaming

Brands urged to adopt multi-platform media strategies for ROI

Circana's Future of Media report urges brands to adopt multi-platform strategies combining digital and traditional channels to boost engagement and ROI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000
Fintech

Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000

Ecommpay teams up with humm to offer flexible finance up to GBP £3,000 for UK merchants, boosting sales in travel and high-value retail sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
LiveRamp unveils AI agents & expanded integrations for marketers
Marketing Technologies

LiveRamp unveils AI agents & expanded integrations for marketers

LiveRamp launches AI tools enabling marketers to use autonomous agents with secure data access, plus new integrations including Netflix for smarter campaigns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report
Digital Transformation

AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report

A new report forecasts AI-driven tech and unified strategies will transform hotel operations by 2026, boosting innovation, sustainability and guest experiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
SuiteWorld 2025 Day 1 & 2 - NetSuite Next sets a new pace for AI in business
Data Analytics

SuiteWorld 2025 Day 1 & 2 - NetSuite Next sets a new pace for AI in business

Oracle NetSuite unveils NetSuite Next at SuiteWorld 2025, embedding AI into its ERP suite for smarter, autonomous business workflows worldwide.

By Annexa • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets
Crypto

AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets

Ant International's Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
From chaos to clarity: How to get AI delivering value
Generative AI

From chaos to clarity: How to get AI delivering value

Australian businesses face challenges in managing rapid AI advances; a structured roadmap is key to turning AI adoption chaos into lasting value.

By Ravi Gumpu • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ
Data Analytics

SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ

The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 honoured ANZ organisations, including Telstra and Woolworths, for excellence in digital transformation and innovative SAP technology use.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Teradata launches AI-driven customer intelligence package to boost CX
Data Analytics

Teradata launches AI-driven customer intelligence package to boost CX

Teradata launches Autonomous Customer Intelligence, an AI-driven package to transform customer data into real-time actions, boosting CX at enterprise scale.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Oracle NetSuite unveils AI-driven platform with new SaaS metrics
Data Analytics

Oracle NetSuite unveils AI-driven platform with new SaaS metrics

Oracle NetSuite launches NetSuite Next, an AI-driven ERP platform with new SaaS Subscription Metrics to boost insights and automation for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge
Gaming

Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025