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AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops
Software-as-a-Service

AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops

Free workshop sandboxes should make it easier for developers to try AWS training without a personal account, credit card or cleanup.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Kwik Trip adds AI loyalty campaigns with Eagle Eye
Data Protection

Kwik Trip adds AI loyalty campaigns with Eagle Eye

The rollout gives 5.25 million shoppers tailored offers and gives brands clearer proof of sales impact, as convenience retail shifts to AI targeting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Extending WFM Technology to the Retail Sales Floor
Software-as-a-Service

Extending WFM Technology to the Retail Sales Floor

Retailers could improve retention and customer service by giving store staff mobile access to schedules, communications and training tools.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
ICBA names six firms to ThinkTECH accelerator cohort
Data Analytics

ICBA names six firms to ThinkTECH accelerator cohort

Community banks will test tools for fraud, payments and compliance as ICBA brings six firms into its eleventh ThinkTECH accelerator class.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform
EduTech

Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform

Backed by Shine Capital, the London edtech aims to deepen US college growth and widen its AI tools as 13 million learners use it globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty
Data Analytics

Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty

AI is turning loyalty members into “segments of one”, as Asia Pacific leaders shift from flashy tech to invisible, always-relevant rewards.

By Eagle Eye • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Changing customer loyalty landscape: Here's what retail leaders need to know
Data Analytics

Changing customer loyalty landscape: Here's what retail leaders need to know

Retail leaders are racing to turn data, AI and retail media into performance engines, reshaping how customer loyalty will work by 2026.

By Jonathan Reeve • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Connected packaging becomes boardroom imperative in 2026
Manufacturing

Connected packaging becomes boardroom imperative in 2026

Connected packaging sheds its fad status as record executive backing, rising budgets and compliance pressures push it firmly into the boardroom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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Eagle Eye & Central Retail Vietnam launch loyalty scheme
Customer Experience

Eagle Eye & Central Retail Vietnam launch loyalty scheme

Shoppers at Central Retail Vietnam can now earn points and lower prices across multiple brands, with the scheme signing up 5.8 million members.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Infios adds vaibe gamification to warehouse software
Software-as-a-Service

Infios adds vaibe gamification to warehouse software

The move aims to lift warehouse staff productivity by linking gamified engagement tools with Infios's execution software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
FICO & Chelsea Foundation launch teen money programme
Education, Learning & Training

FICO & Chelsea Foundation launch teen money programme

Teenagers at Stamford Bridge are learning budgeting through a football club simulation as FICO begins its first UK financial education push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
KnowBe4 launches game to train staff on vishing scams
Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches game to train staff on vishing scams

Phone-based fraud is forcing employers to train staff more aggressively as vishing losses rise and call scams spread across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools
Software-as-a-Service

Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools

UK fleet managers could cut collisions and manual admin as Motive adds AI cameras, automation and driver rewards to one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Shakepay opens Canada waitlist for physical prepaid card
Crypto

Shakepay opens Canada waitlist for physical prepaid card

Customers can move up the queue by tapping a virtual card in shops, as Shakepay uses a points game to roll out its new prepaid card.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Excel Academics launches LearnCEL for Australian students
VCE

Excel Academics launches LearnCEL for Australian students

The platform aims to help students target gaps sooner, after 500 beta users showed many were revising without clear direction.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
AFL, cricket & Supercars launch Roblox gaming zones
Gaming

AFL, cricket & Supercars launch Roblox gaming zones

The move targets younger fans spending more time in gaming, as 7.4 million Australians now devote eight hours a week to sport.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Indosat's SheHacks links women-led AI startups to Vietnam
Data Analytics

Indosat's SheHacks links women-led AI startups to Vietnam

Indosat's SheHacks brings Indonesian women-led AI startups to Vietnam, forging cross-border ties with investors and innovation agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Chinese student wins world's largest coding contest
Generative AI

Chinese student wins world's largest coding contest

Chinese student Zhou Jingkai wins TCS CodeVita, the world's largest coding contest, as 146,922 compete and a new Guinness record is set.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026