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G2A adds Klarna to offer flexible payments for gamers

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G2A adds Klarna at checkout, letting European gamers split or delay payments on over 90,000 digital titles and in-game purchases.
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New BS ISO 21800 aims to simplify online contracts

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New BS ISO 21800 standard aims to cut fine print and make online contracts clearer for consumers across booming UK digital markets.
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Cars24 deepens Australia push ahead of India IPO plan

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Cars24 boosts Australia investment and logistics hub as it races to scale its used-car platform ahead of a possible India IPO within a year.
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Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

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Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.
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Azzet appoints Henry Stoever to board for global push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Azzet names governance veteran Henry Stoever to its board as it accelerates the global rollout of its premium asset marketplace.
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ServiceNow revamps partner strategy around AI agents

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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ServiceNow centres revamped partner strategy on AI agents, overhauling its Build Programme, incentives and fees to drive new ecosystem growth.
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Pax8 hires former Microsoft leader to drive APAC growth

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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Pax8 taps former Microsoft Asia channel leader Sarah Bowden to spearhead APAC sales, marketing and partner growth from 2026.
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Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with up to 80% off books

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with discounts up to 80% on thousands of titles across genres, running through early December with delivery Australia-wide.
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Albatross raises USD $12.5 million to boost real-time AI discovery

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Zurich-based AI company Albatross has raised USD $12.5 million to develop a real-time platform revolutionising online product and content discovery.
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Huntress partners with Sherweb to expand MSP cybersecurity access

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Huntress teams up with Sherweb to offer MSPs in the UK, Ireland and North America enhanced access to advanced cybersecurity solutions via Sherweb's marketplace.
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Workday unveils new platform to boost custom AI development

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Workday has launched Workday Build, a new platform empowering users to develop custom AI solutions integrated with their enterprise data and apps.
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Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.
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Lindsay Zwart steps in to lead APAC for Pax8 amid leadership shift

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Lindsay Zwart, former Vodafone and Microsoft exec, has been named EVP and GM for APAC at Pax8, driving cloud commerce growth across the region.
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Temu joins INTA anti-counterfeiting committee to boost IP rights

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Temu has joined the International Trademark Association's Anti-Counterfeiting Committee to strengthen global intellectual property protection in eCommerce.
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Temu opens Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Temu has opened its Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses, offering a new, low-cost way to reach millions of shoppers with local inventory.
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Aiden Technologies now available in Azure Marketplace via MACC

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Aiden Technologies is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace via MACC, enabling organisations to acquire its endpoint management platform using existing Azure funds.
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Pax8 launches new partner initiatives to boost feedback & support

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Pax8 has launched new initiatives to enhance partner support and feedback through its Partner Voice Network and refreshed advisory council.
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Optus launches API Connect with Vonage for secure enterprise APIs

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Optus has launched API Connect with Vonage, offering secure, scalable telecom APIs that integrate real-time communications directly via the Optus network.
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Nintex launches Solution Studio to simplify business automation

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Nintex launches Solution Studio, a portal enabling businesses to build custom AI-powered automation to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
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AI speeds up SEO for eCommerce brands facing new challenges

Thu, 15th May 2025
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AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.