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Kentico reveals Site of the Year 2025 award winners

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Kentico crowns global winners of its Site of the Year 2025 awards, spotlighting standout Xperience-powered digital projects across sectors.
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Xero to retire app store billing, shift to API tiers

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Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.
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Newland gains TSYS Level 3 nod for Android terminals

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Newland secures TSYS Sierra Level 3 approval for PayExplorer on its attended Android terminals, easing PCI scope and rollout for ISVs in North America.
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8x8 extends Secure Pay for global digital payments

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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8x8 expands Secure Pay globally, unifying compliant digital payments and AI-led outreach across its customer experience platform.
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Gr4vy & Ecommpay link to streamline global payments

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Gr4vy partners with Ecommpay to give merchants single-API access to cards, wallets and 100+ local payment methods across global markets.
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Integrity360 buys Advantus360 to launch Canada hub

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Integrity360 acquires Calgary-based Advantus360 to spearhead its North American push and launch a new cyber hub for Canada and the US.
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Blink unveils Card Present API for real-time ISV pay

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Blink launches Card Present API to let ISVs add in-person card payments with real-time reporting and managed terminal support.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for four FStech 2025 awards, underlining its role in driving innovation, security and inclusion in payments.
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Supporting mature open source projects - the role for the finance sector

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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The finance sector is urged to support mature open source projects like XML libraries, crucial for banking but reliant on dwindling volunteer maintenance.
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Home Bargains upgrades UK store networks to support expansion

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Home Bargains is upgrading network and payment systems in over 650 UK stores with Evolve to boost resilience and support plans for 1,000 outlets.
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Outpost24 unveils all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Outpost24 launches an all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform, combining certified expertise and automation to ease payment card security management.
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Consilium expands AI apps for Webex Contact Centre worldwide

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Consilium Software has launched new AI-powered apps for Webex Contact Centre, enhancing quality management and voice automation across North America and Asia Pacific.
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Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.
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Grammarly adopts Gr4vy no-code platform to expand payment options

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Grammarly adopts Gr4vy's no-code platform to expand its global payment options, enhancing flexibility and reducing transaction costs with over 400 methods.
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DuploCloud launches AI DevOps Help Desk to boost automation

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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DuploCloud has unveiled the AI DevOps Help Desk, an AI-driven platform aiming to revolutionise DevOps automation and streamline cloud operations in real time.
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Integrity360 acquires Nclose to boost global expansion plans

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Integrity360 has acquired South African cybersecurity firm Nclose, enhancing its global presence and expanding its staff to over 180 in the region.
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Saviynt appoints Tim Mooney as executive advisor

Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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Saviynt has appointed Tim Mooney as Executive Advisor, bringing over 40 years of IT and cybersecurity experience to guide clients in identity transformation.
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CommBox secures funding for AI expansion in Europe

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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CommBox has raised GBP £12.3 million from PSG Equity to boost its AI technologies and expand its operations into new markets.
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IPI launches ElasticCX Service Recovery for contact centres

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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IPI unveils ElasticCX Service Recovery, a cloud-based solution aimed at enhancing Contact Centre resilience against IT outages, security breaches, and planned upgrades.
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BT enhances global Cardway portfolio with Mako Networks

Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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BT has announced a significant enhancement to its Cardway portfolio of payment solutions following the signing of a global agreement with Mako Networks.