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Guavapay partners with American Express for UK payments
Fintech

Guavapay partners with American Express for UK payments

Guavapay has teamed up with American Express, allowing MyGuava Business merchants in the UK and Europe to accept Amex Cards, enhancing payment options.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research
EduTech

Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research

Administrative tasks are stifling growth for 88% of UK hospitality businesses, despite anticipated revenue increases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Volopa partners with ClearBank for expanded SME finance services
Fintech

Volopa partners with ClearBank for expanded SME finance services

Fintech firm Volopa seals an extensive partnership with ClearBank to bolster services for SME clients and aid its quest for an e-money licence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Global Stories

American Express stories

Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents
Customer Experience

Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents

Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Flex raises USD $60 million to expand fintech for business owners
Fintech

Flex raises USD $60 million to expand fintech for business owners

Fintech platform Flex raises USD $60 million to expand its AI-driven banking and personal finance services for middle-market business owners.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Pulse Advertising appoints Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director Growth
Google

Pulse Advertising appoints Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director Growth

Pulse Advertising names Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director, Growth to expand its US client base in a rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
ŌURA doubles revenue to USD $500 million as Oura Ring sales surge
Amazon

ŌURA doubles revenue to USD $500 million as Oura Ring sales surge

ŌURA's Oura Ring sales surpass 5.5 million, doubling revenue to USD $500 million in 2024 with plans to reach USD $1 billion by 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Carrie Parker named Chief Marketing Officer at Medallia
Software-as-a-Service

Carrie Parker named Chief Marketing Officer at Medallia

Medallia has appointed Carrie Parker as its new Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience from major firms including Cision and American Express.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
SAP Concur boosts AI to revolutionise travel management
Digital Transformation

SAP Concur boosts AI to revolutionise travel management

SAP Concur has unveiled innovative AI-driven enhancements for travel and expense management, including Joule integration and a partnership with American Express.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m
Firewalls

Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m

Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
Generative AI

Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes

Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security
Unified Communications

GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security

The GitHub Secure Open Source Fund has launched with AUD $1.91 million to boost security in 125 open source projects, offering financial support and education.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Murali Swaminathan named Chief Technology Officer at Freshworks
Human Capital Management

Murali Swaminathan named Chief Technology Officer at Freshworks

Freshworks appoints Murali Swaminathan as CTO, bringing over 30 years of software engineering experience to lead its global technology and innovation strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
ACI Worldwide appoints Trent Gunthorpe as Head of Pacific
Payment Technologies

ACI Worldwide appoints Trent Gunthorpe as Head of Pacific

ACI Worldwide has named Trent Gunthorpe as the new Head of Pacific, aiming to lead digital payments transformation and drive growth across 15 nations in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as new VP of Sales for ANZ
Hyperscale

Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as new VP of Sales for ANZ

Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as the new Country Manager and VP of Sales for ANZ, aiming to enhance market presence with advanced generative AI features.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024

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American Express stories

Becky Lim appointed Chief Sales Officer at Plaza Premium Group
Customer Experience

Becky Lim appointed Chief Sales Officer at Plaza Premium Group

Becky Lim has been appointed Chief Sales Officer at Plaza Premium Group, tasked with leading global sales and driving growth across its airport hospitality services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade
Fintech

PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade

PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore, enabling businesses to accept payments from 200+ markets with rapid settlement and multi-currency support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025