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Evie Networks secures AUD $50m to expand national EV chargers
Cartech

Evie Networks secures AUD $50m to expand national EV chargers

Evie Networks secures AUD $50m senior debt to expand Australia's public EV fast-charging network, signalling growing investor confidence in EV infrastructure.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Hands-on Review: Oppo Watch X2 combines sleek style with comfort
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Oppo Watch X2 combines sleek style with comfort

The Oppo Watch X2 impresses with its sleek Lava Black design, comfortable fit, sharp AMOLED display, strong battery life, and comprehensive health features.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Travel stories

Be.EV invests GBP £2.5M in four new ultra-rapid charging hubs
Cartech

Be.EV invests GBP £2.5M in four new ultra-rapid charging hubs

Be.EV is investing GBP £2.5 million to install four ultra-rapid EV charging hubs in London, creating 30 new 150kW bays to boost the city's charging network.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools

Remote launches AI-powered Surveys and tools for global payroll, HR automations and mobility, helping firms streamline workforce management worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires
Risk & Compliance

Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires

Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
US leads decline in global business hotel bookings in early 2025
Global economy

US leads decline in global business hotel bookings in early 2025

Global business hotel bookings fell 5.35% in H1 2025, led by a 10.65% US decline amid tariff uncertainty and reduced advance planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone
Generative AI

Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone

Apple launches the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, featuring a titanium frame and enhanced durability starting at AUD $1,799.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

UMusic Hotels adopts Oracle Cloud for guest service & growth
Marketing Technologies

UMusic Hotels adopts Oracle Cloud for guest service & growth

UMusic Hotels adopts Oracle Cloud tech to enhance guest services and streamline operations as it expands music-focused hotels globally, including a Madrid flagship.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Beelivery expands to pharmacy goods after GBP £1 million boost
Delivery service

Beelivery expands to pharmacy goods after GBP £1 million boost

Beelivery expands its UK delivery service to pharmacy goods with a GBP £1 million investment, aiding access amid widespread pharmacy closures in England.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Hyderabad hosts IMECE India 2025 to drive innovation & growth
Semiconductors

Hyderabad hosts IMECE India 2025 to drive innovation & growth

IMECE India 2025 in Hyderabad united engineers, policymakers, and academics to boost innovation, sustainability, and growth in India's manufacturing and technology sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
CelcomDigi opens iPhone 17 pre-orders with rebates up to MYR RM1,200
Apple

CelcomDigi opens iPhone 17 pre-orders with rebates up to MYR RM1,200

CelcomDigi launches pre-orders for iPhone 17 series in Malaysia with rebates up to MYR RM1,200 and free PhoneCARE protection starting 12 September 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Derek Kudsee to lead Unit4 Financials by Coda in AI era
Software-as-a-Service

Derek Kudsee to lead Unit4 Financials by Coda in AI era

Derek Kudsee has been named Managing Director of Unit4 Financials by Coda to lead AI-driven transformation in financial management and customer engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%
Customer Experience

Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%

Ecommpay's upgraded Subscriptions service boosts recurring payment success, increasing merchant renewal rates by up to 3% and reducing involuntary churn.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Rocket Doctor AI brings virtual healthcare to rural Alberta
Health Technologies

Rocket Doctor AI brings virtual healthcare to rural Alberta

Rocket Doctor AI partners with Bruderheim, Alta. to offer free virtual healthcare via the province's health system, improving rural access to medical services.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Zamna & Iberojet cut check-in times & eliminate fines with AI
Digital Transformation

Zamna & Iberojet cut check-in times & eliminate fines with AI

Zamna's AI-driven identity system cuts Iberojet's check-in times by over 50%, eliminating fines and easing travel compliance on long-haul routes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Virgin Atlantic sees 11% rise in online check-in at Heathrow
Smart Cities

Virgin Atlantic sees 11% rise in online check-in at Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic's partnership with Infobip has boosted online check-in at Heathrow by 11% using automated WhatsApp messaging to streamline passenger experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Generative AI drives 3,500% surge in US travel planning online
Data Analytics

Generative AI drives 3,500% surge in US travel planning online

Generative AI use in US travel planning soared 3,500% YoY in July 2025, boosting consumer engagement and reshaping online trip research and bookings.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025