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Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach
Data Protection

Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach

Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Travel stories

ChatSa unveils AI Magic for instant cross-platform chatbots
Customer Relationship Management

ChatSa unveils AI Magic for instant cross-platform chatbots

ChatSa launches AI Magic, enabling users to swiftly create and deploy cross-platform AI chatbots with a single text prompt, in under two minutes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Automated bots now make up 59% of all traffic to travel sites
Artificial Intelligence

Automated bots now make up 59% of all traffic to travel sites

Automated bots now comprise 59% of all visits to travel sites, disrupting bookings and inflating prices during peak holiday seasons, says Thales report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Amperity appoints Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer
Security Information and Event Management

Amperity appoints Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer

Amperity has named Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and growth in the customer data platform industry worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
JCDecaux unveils new digital ad displays to boost brand impact at Sydney Airport
Marketing Technologies

JCDecaux unveils new digital ad displays to boost brand impact at Sydney Airport

JCDecaux has introduced new digital ad displays at Sydney Airport to boost brand visibility across key passenger journey points and enhance advertising impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Exclusive: How APAC hotels are adopting AI & automation for growth
Customer Relationship Management

Exclusive: How APAC hotels are adopting AI & automation for growth

Asia Pacific hotels race to adopt AI and automation, aiming to boost revenues by up to 15% amid rising online competition and mobile-first travellers.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Kore.ai launches AI agent solutions in AWS Marketplace
Hyperscale

Kore.ai launches AI agent solutions in AWS Marketplace

Kore.ai has made its AI agent solutions available on AWS Marketplace, enabling faster deployment and streamlined procurement for enterprises across various sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Industry leaders stress AI progress with focus on trust & impact
Hybrid Cloud

Industry leaders stress AI progress with focus on trust & impact

Industry leaders highlight AI's rapid integration across sectors, stressing trust, security, and ethical innovation as key to its responsible future impact.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Golden age of human imagination
Physical Security

Golden age of human imagination

Generative AI is ushering in a creative renaissance, making filmmaking and art accessible to all and sparking new forms of collaborative storytelling.

By Mykhailo Kovetskyi • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins
Digital Transformation

TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins

TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

UK offices drive premium business travel decisions, research finds
EduTech

UK offices drive premium business travel decisions, research finds

New research reveals UK offices are central to business travel bookings, with 68% arranging trips at work, highlighting a prime spot for premium brand advertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Caxton names Henry Allen as Chief Financial Officer for growth
Digital Transformation

Caxton names Henry Allen as Chief Financial Officer for growth

Caxton appoints Henry Allen as new CFO to drive growth and digital expansion in travel money and corporate payment services markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Emburse automates receipt capture with American Airlines, DoorDash
Artificial Intelligence

Emburse automates receipt capture with American Airlines, DoorDash

Emburse now automates receipt capture for American Airlines' AAdvantage Business flights and DoorDash meals, easing expense reporting for firms and travellers alike.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Homeware brands adapt as UK demand grows for outdoor living
Marketing Technologies

Homeware brands adapt as UK demand grows for outdoor living

UK homeware brands like Dunelm and Ikea adapt as demand for outdoor living soars, with Dusk seeing a 42% rise amid sunny weather and changing consumer trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Singapore Airlines taps Qualtrics & AI to enhance customer insights
Data Analytics

Singapore Airlines taps Qualtrics & AI to enhance customer insights

Singapore Airlines partners with Qualtrics in a three-year deal to harness AI and data analytics for deeper insight into customer feedback and improved service.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m FX fee losses
Payments NZ

Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m FX fee losses

Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m annual losses from hidden foreign exchange fees by enforcing transparency in bank currency conversion costs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Primark cuts costs & emissions with virtual store mapping
Digital Transformation

Primark cuts costs & emissions with virtual store mapping

Primark uses Apollo3D's virtual 3D mapping to cut costs and emissions, upgrading lighting across 350+ UK and European stores with LED technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025