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Wassist raises USD $1.1 million for WhatsApp commerce
Customer Experience

Wassist raises USD $1.1 million for WhatsApp commerce

The London startup aims to help smaller retailers turn WhatsApp chats into sales as it begins growth with fresh pre-seed funding.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
Pax8 expands Marketplace with partner analytics tools
Software-as-a-Service

Pax8 expands Marketplace with partner analytics tools

Partners will gain clearer oversight of subscriptions and revenue as Pax8 adds analytics, reporting and integration tools to its Marketplace.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Pax8 launches managed intelligence push for partners
Digital Transformation

Pax8 launches managed intelligence push for partners

Partners can now package AI advice and delivery into recurring services as Pax8 opens access to its new programme, services and Agent Store.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Starmer opens London Tech Week with AI investment push
Semiconductors

Starmer opens London Tech Week with AI investment push

New compute funding and billions in private pledges are set to widen access to AI tools, sharpening Britain's bid for investment and growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Pax8 says AI could remake SMB service provider model
Digital Transformation

Pax8 says AI could remake SMB service provider model

Small businesses risk falling behind unless outside advisers help them govern AI, as Pax8 says adoption is outpacing security and workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Pax8 launches managed intelligence for SMB partners
Data Protection

Pax8 launches managed intelligence for SMB partners

Partners can now monetise AI work for smaller firms as Pax8 ties services, training and governance into a recurring revenue model.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Pax8 brings Beyond conference to Sydney in APAC push
Digital Transformation

Pax8 brings Beyond conference to Sydney in APAC push

More than 800 managed service providers are expected in Sydney as Pax8 seeks to deepen its Asia-Pacific presence with a regional conference.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Backbase & Mastercard tie-up boosts cross-border payments
Digital Transformation

Backbase & Mastercard tie-up boosts cross-border payments

Banks could launch international transfers faster, as the Backbase integration cuts the complexity of linking to Mastercard Move.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

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Lloyds launches Accept with Stripe for UK small firms
Fintech

Lloyds launches Accept with Stripe for UK small firms

Small UK firms can now take card and digital wallet payments via smartphones, payment links and terminals after Lloyds teamed up with Stripe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature
Digital Transformation

TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature

Small businesses in Uzbekistan can now pay staff instantly at weekends and holidays, as TBC Business adds a digital payroll tool.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Amazon launches Ads Agent for advertisers in Australia
Data Analytics

Amazon launches Ads Agent for advertisers in Australia

Australian advertisers can now save hours on campaign setup as Amazon brings its AI tool to self-service users at no extra cost.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
AI: Powering the next wave of smarter logistics
Data Analytics

AI: Powering the next wave of smarter logistics

Australia's vast distances are pushing transport firms to use AI to predict delays, reroute shipments and cut costly delivery errors.

By Prashant Menon • 6 min read • Yesterday
Nmite launches robotics course for Herefordshire firms
Robotics

Nmite launches robotics course for Herefordshire firms

Local firms can now upskill in robotics as NMITE opens an eight-week online course aimed at defence, manufacturing and commercial users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
BT joins Anthropic cyber project to bolster defences
Network Security

BT joins Anthropic cyber project to bolster defences

The telecoms group will use Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview to spot vulnerabilities faster as cyber threats grow more automated.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
MYOB says Australian SMEs stay in growth territory
Supply Chain

MYOB says Australian SMEs stay in growth territory

Rising costs and weaker spending left many small firms under pressure, even as national SME activity still managed quarterly growth of 0.6%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Carney unveils AI strategy, $200B in economic growth goal
Data Protection

Carney unveils AI strategy, $200B in economic growth goal

Ottawa's five-year push aims to lift adoption, create 250,000 AI jobs and curb the talent drain as Canada races to catch up.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • 3 days ago
CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer
Data Protection

CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer

Bray takes over as CyberSentriq increases AI investment and folds security, backup and recovery tools into one platform for MSPs and SMBs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago