Hospitality stories

Australian Venue advances retail network with new partners
3 days ago
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cx
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martech
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digital marketing
Australian Venue has partnered with Zitcha, Mercato, and Perion to enhance its Retail Media Network, AVC experience+, streamlining advertising operations.

Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point
This month
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network infrastructure
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grandstream
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network management
Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.

Adyen highlights rising fraud trends in Singapore, 2025
This month
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data protection
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fintech
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ecommerce
Adyen reveals a surge in innovative fraud tactics in Singapore, highlighting challenges for retailers as consumers demand stronger security measures.

Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025
Last month
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.

Hexaware collaborates with AWS to boost cloud adoption
Last month
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.

Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector
Last month
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fintech
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hcm
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ai
Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.

Brightcove earns ISO data security certification, ISO 27001
Last month
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data protection
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soc
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risk & compliance
Brightcove has secured the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data protection in sectors including media, retail, and finance.

PPDS appoints Lutz Harder as interactive displays manager
Last month
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edutech
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digital signage
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cleantech
PPDS has appointed Lutz Harder as its new Global Product Manager for Interactive Displays, tasked with enhancing its market presence in key sectors.

Eight hospitality tech trends transforming pubs in 2025
Last month
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surveillance
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data analytics
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digital transformation
As pubs brace for 2025, eight key technology trends are set to revolutionise operations, optimising efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.

Motorola to acquire Theatro, enhancing AI for workers
Last month
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saas
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edutech
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions is set to acquire Theatro, a Texas-based firm specialising in AI-driven software for frontline workers, enhancing safety and productivity.

AI in hospitality: Real-world applications shaping today's operations
Last month
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data analytics
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ai
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customer service
Artificial intelligence is transforming the hospitality sector in Australia, with 85% of operators embracing AI to enhance efficiency and guest experience.

Humanforce acquires LiveHire in USD $17.2M HR tech deal
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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hcm
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recruitment
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local government
Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.

TP-Link partners with Purdicom to expand MSP offerings
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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edutech
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
TP-Link has partnered with UK distributor Purdicom to enhance its Omada product offerings for Managed Service Providers across multiple sectors.

Canto launches platform to aid in digital asset management
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Canto has launched Canto PIM, a platform aiming to simplify digital asset and product data management for brands amidst rising content demands.

YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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law
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support
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human rights
YCK Laneways has launched the SafeSpace@elevate platform across 16 Sydney venues to enhance safety and support in hospitality workplaces.

Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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christmas
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travel
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hospitality
Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.

Howatson unveils Plus Also Studios to enhance AI branding
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Howatson+Company has unveiled Plus Also Studios, an innovative agency that merges AI technology with creative brand asset production, led by industry experts.
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Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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ai
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market
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food
Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.

Enterprise Architecture in 2025 and beyond
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital transformation
As enterprise architecture evolves by 2025, the rise of AI and regulatory demands will shape a more collaborative and innovative landscape for practitioners.

The key to AI success in hospitality? Building trust
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
AI in hospitality is set to flourish, yet with 86% of Australians wary of data use, building trust is vital for success as operators embrace this technology.