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MC&V wins new business from We Are Social & others
Digital Transformation

MC&V wins new business from We Are Social & others

The appointments signal growing demand for AI-led production as agencies and brands seek faster social content, live experiences and hybrid campaigns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Soccer tournament lifts pubs & kit sales in Australia
Data Analytics

Soccer tournament lifts pubs & kit sales in Australia

Australian pubs are seeing extra footfall and kit purchases have surged as live matches spur late-night and early-morning spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
MC&V wins Canva & Canteen work as AI roster expands
Software-as-a-Service

MC&V wins Canva & Canteen work as AI roster expands

Brands are now demanding AI production partners that can handle approvals, governance and commercial workflows, and MC&V is meeting that need.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Afterpay Arena deal to reshape Sydney venue payments
Fintech

Afterpay Arena deal to reshape Sydney venue payments

The five-year deal could ease upfront costs for fans and boost spending on tickets, food and merchandise at one of Australia's busiest arenas.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Zepto names Mariana Paun chief business resilience lead
Data Protection

Zepto names Mariana Paun chief business resilience lead

Zepto promotes Mariana Paun to new chief business resilience role, uniting security, operations and compliance amid tougher scam rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

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DroneShield names Rebecca Lowde as Chief Financial Officer
Fintech

DroneShield names Rebecca Lowde as Chief Financial Officer

Revenue visibility has risen above AUD $250 million as DroneShield secures its first RfRecon order and prepares for a finance handover.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments
Gaming

Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments

Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Thrive promotes three women to senior leadership roles
Olympic Games

Thrive promotes three women to senior leadership roles

The appointments give Thrive's Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland offices dedicated leaders as it reshapes management and sharpens client focus across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Digital wallets top online payments in New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Digital wallets top online payments in New Zealand

New figures show shoppers are increasingly choosing digital wallets and BNPL, even as cards still dominate spending across New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Snowflake expands Claude use as demand for governed AI grows
Software-as-a-Service

Snowflake expands Claude use as demand for governed AI grows

Enterprises are turning to governed AI tools as Snowflake and Anthropic expand Claude access across Cortex AI for sensitive data workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Snowflake & Anthropic expand Claude use for enterprise AI
Data Protection

Snowflake & Anthropic expand Claude use for enterprise AI

Demand is rising as businesses seek AI that can work on governed data without moving sensitive information out of Snowflake.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Payment firms expand into broader merchant services
Customer Relationship Management

Payment firms expand into broader merchant services

Merchants could soon get payments, loyalty, lending and checkout tools from one supplier as firms chase fuller control of commerce.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul
Digital Transformation

Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul

Faster checkout and more local payment options helped the travel loyalty group raise product-page conversions to 9.8% across Asia Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push
Hyperscale

Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push

Firmus adds three seasoned directors to steer governance and growth as it scales energy-efficient AI infrastructure across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

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Afterpay finds more Kiwis earn from multiple sources
Fintech

Afterpay finds more Kiwis earn from multiple sources

New Zealand retailers may need to rethink payday-driven sales as 40% of employed workers now draw income from multiple sources, Afterpay found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Afterpay NZ profit more than triples on BNPL growth
Fintech

Afterpay NZ profit more than triples on BNPL growth

Higher buy now, pay later income lifted Afterpay NZ's annual profit to NZD $3.5 million, despite a sharp rise in credit losses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
Software-as-a-Service

Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board

The fintech now handles NZ$2.4 billion in annual payments in New Zealand, as it adds the former prime minister to local governance.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026