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BillingPlatform named overall leader in 2025 ISG buyers guide
Software-as-a-Service

BillingPlatform named overall leader in 2025 ISG buyers guide

BillingPlatform named Overall Leader and Exemplary Vendor in ISG's 2025 Revenue Recognition Buyers Guide, excelling in usability and ROI among 18 vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates
Digital Transformation

AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates

Businesses adopting AI with hybrid pricing models see subscription growth rates double, outperforming those who do not adjust pricing alongside AI integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Skymel launches ARIA to unite major AI models in one platform
Artificial Intelligence

Skymel launches ARIA to unite major AI models in one platform

Skymel unveils ARIA, an AI assistant uniting ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity into one seamless platform for unified, accurate user answers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Deel hits USD $1 billion run rate milestone amid rapid growth
Software-as-a-Service

Deel hits USD $1 billion run rate milestone amid rapid growth

Deel surpasses USD $1 billion run rate in Q1 2025, highlighting rapid growth and global expansion less than six years after launching in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app
Customer Experience

Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app

Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
BillingPlatform Named Leader in Agile Billing by MGI
Customer Experience

BillingPlatform Named Leader in Agile Billing by MGI

BillingPlatform tops MGI Research's Agile Billing report, rated highest among 50 vendors for its enterprise-grade, agile billing solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription
Digital Entertainment

Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription

Amazon Prime leads digital subscription cancellations with 578,000 monthly searches, as users reconsider services amid rising costs and tiered pricing models.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
AI & unified platforms shape the future of self-service
Customer Experience

AI & unified platforms shape the future of self-service

B2C firms are embracing AI-powered self-service platforms to cut costs and boost customer flexibility, enhancing subscription account management.

By Mike Jennett • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Revolut reports record profits in Australia & globally for 2024
Crypto

Revolut reports record profits in Australia & globally for 2024

Revolut reported record 2024 results with AUD $4.4m net profit in Australia and USD $1.0bn globally, driven by surging customers and revenues.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use
Marketing Technologies

Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use

Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Primer & Cleeng join forces to optimise global payments
DevOps

Primer & Cleeng join forces to optimise global payments

Cleeng has partnered with Primer to enhance global payment operations, aiming to reduce subscriber churn while boosting payment performance across markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion

Prvidr has opened a new office in Townsville to better serve its expanding clientele across Queensland, boosting technology job opportunities in the region.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety
Online Safety

ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety

ExpressVPN has teamed up with Booking.com for Business to enhance digital security for business travellers, offering 4 months free on a 12-month subscription.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Subscriptions stories

Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines
Supply Chain

Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines

UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%
Customer Experience

Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%

Ecommpay's upgraded Subscriptions service boosts recurring payment success, increasing merchant renewal rates by up to 3% and reducing involuntary churn.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
How better billing can boost performance and profits in uncertain times
Data Analytics

How better billing can boost performance and profits in uncertain times

Automating billing can boost Australian businesses' profits, cash flow, and customer retention amid rising insolvencies and economic uncertainty.

By Matt Ream • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers
Marketing Technologies

Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers

Kantar's latest report reveals a surge in ad-supported streaming subscriptions in the UK, rising to 31% amid changing viewer habits and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Loopit gains traction with flexible car subscriptions
Economics

Loopit gains traction with flexible car subscriptions

The car subscription model is rising in Australia, offering consumers alternatives to traditional loans amid inflation and economic uncertainty.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025