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Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders
Expense Management

Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders

Zeller has launched its all-in-one financial solution, Zeller for Startups, to support Australian tech founders who feel neglected by traditional banks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud
Unified Communications

Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud

Telstra and CommBank have announced an extension to their partnership, introducing new 'Fraud Indicator' technology to enhance fraud detection and protect against identity theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked
Fintech

Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked

Banked has partnered with National Australia Bank to introduce PayTo on Amazon Australia, offering secure, direct payments from customers' bank accounts.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments
Unified Communications

Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments

Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
AI reshapes banking with Goldman Sachs leading adoption
Generative AI

AI reshapes banking with Goldman Sachs leading adoption

Goldman Sachs is at the forefront of an AI revolution in banking, with a new report revealing 167 AI applications across global banks, shifting industry norms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth
Virtualisation

Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth

Starburst reports record financial results for FY25, fuelled by a 94% surge in cloud product adoption and a 20% increase in net new customers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat
EduTech

Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat

Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Ikonz Studios secures funding for global AI expansion
EduTech

Ikonz Studios secures funding for global AI expansion

Ikonz Studios has secured strategic Pre-Series A funding from prominent investors, bolstering its innovative AI-driven digital experiences and global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Aerospike launches Database 8 with significant updates
Software Development

Aerospike launches Database 8 with significant updates

Aerospike has launched Database 8, enhancing its multi-model distributed system to ensure real-time performance and strict consistency for enterprise applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead
Banking

Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead

MUFG Pension & Market Services announces CEO Dee McGrath will retire on 30 June 2025, with Frank Lombardo appointed to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
EC360 platform launches to revolutionise banking KYC
Digital Transformation

EC360 platform launches to revolutionise banking KYC

Encompass has unveiled its EC360 platform to revolutionise corporate client verification in banking, addressing outdated processes amid rising competition.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

MSys Technologies acquires Gophers Lab to boost FinTech
DevOps

MSys Technologies acquires Gophers Lab to boost FinTech

MSys Technologies has announced its acquisition of Gophers Lab, aiming to tackle challenges in the FinTech sector and drive digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Salad Money streamlines payments with Payit integration
Fintech

Salad Money streamlines payments with Payit integration

Payit, powered by NatWest, has been integrated into the Salad Money platform, revolutionising how customers make loan repayments online.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
SMEs in Singapore could miss out on SGD $800m annually
Supply Chain

SMEs in Singapore could miss out on SGD $800m annually

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore are at risk of losing SGD $800 million each year by keeping cash in low-yield bank accounts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
UK consumers prefer traditional mail in digital age study
Data usage

UK consumers prefer traditional mail in digital age study

A recent study by Quadient reveals that 79% of UK consumers sent physical mail last year, highlighting a persistent preference for traditional communication methods.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Papua New Guinea completes digital kina currency trial
Modernisation

Papua New Guinea completes digital kina currency trial

The Bank of Papua New Guinea, with Japan's METI and Soramitsu, has launched a proof of concept for a digital Kina, aiming to enhance financial inclusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions
Fintech

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions

Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025