Travel stories - Page 2
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IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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travel
On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.
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Battleface & insurance.com.au unveil travel collaboration
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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martech
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cx
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partner programmes
Travel insurance revolution on the horizon as industry pioneers, battleface and insurance.com.au, unveil game-changing partnership.
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Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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privacy
Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.
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Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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travel
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sustainability
Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.
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Zoku Travel partners with LA Tourism Bureau for innovative travel platform
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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tourism
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data platform
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travel
Zoku Travel and the LA Tourism and Convention Bureau join forces to redefine global travel, utilising Zoku's unique platform for content creators to monetise and distribute travel experiences.
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How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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business travel
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travel
Amidst operating turbulence, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are embracing agility, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience to effectively navigate and leverage business hurdles for growth opportunities.
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Publicis Sapient & Google Cloud to launch Retail Media Network Accelerator
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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digital signage
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public cloud
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cx
Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud to launch a Retail Media Network Accelerator, providing a platform for clients to boost revenue via customised ads and enhance customer engagement.
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Mangopay and OVO Network ally to simplify chalet booking payments
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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payment technologies
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ux
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automation
Mangopay is teaming up with Alpine chalet specialist, OVO Network, to automate and streamline payments for holiday property rentals, enhancing efficiency and user experience.
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Vonage secures National Innovation Award for enhancing guest experience
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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digital entertainment
Global cloud communications leader Vonage wins the National Innovation Award for Guest Experience 2023 for its transformative technologies enhancing customer experience in hospitality.
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Aussies risk cybersecurity threats during summer holidays
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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vpns
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fraudulent agents and fake hotel websites pose heightened cyber threats for Australians during summer holiday planning, Norton survey reveals.
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Cybersecurity firm Group-IB tracks major new threat actor GambleForce
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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travel
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south korea
Threat actor GambleForce has struck 24 organisations in 8 countries in 3 months, exploiting SQL vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.
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SAP Concur predicts increased reliance on AI in 2024
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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hcm
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ai
Artificial Intelligence will be central to business operations by 2024, particularly in TEI management, says SAP Concur.
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Report highlights AI & mobile-first dominance in visual media
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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ai
Cloudinary's report highlights the growing influence of AI and mobile in delivering optimised visual content for digital marketing.
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IDeaS report reveals six key technology trends for hotels in 2024
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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ai
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hospitality
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revenue management
IDeaS report divulges six pivotal technology trends set to revolutionise the hotel industry in 2024.
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TRAVLR launches advanced ecommerce offering to transform digital travel market
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bnpl
Australian tech firm TRAVLR launches a market-changing ecommerce offering to enhance the digital travel industry.
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HCLTech appoints Sonia Eland as first female Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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travel
HCLTech appoints Sonia Eland as its first female Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, highlighting a strategic push in these key markets.
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Lenovo & EPOS partner to enhance professional audio experiences
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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martech
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uc
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software development
Lenovo and EPOS have created a partnership to address hybrid work challenges with premium audio technology solutions.
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Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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cleantech
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travel
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grants
Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.
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Air India extends partnership with Amadeus for domestic content
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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amadeus
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travel
Building on an existing agreement, Air India has extended its partnership with Amadeus to include local domestic content for travel sellers at points of sale.
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Mastercard, Agoda to enhance B2B payments in travel industry
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment technologies
Mastercard and Agoda have broadened their collaboration in an effort to modernise B2B transactions within the travel and tourism industry.