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TerraPay ties up with Deutsche Bank on cross-border pay
Fintech

TerraPay ties up with Deutsche Bank on cross-border pay

The partnership is set to improve US dollar settlement speed and reliability for international transfers, cutting costs for customers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Iceland cuts retail losses 80% with AI theft system
Data Protection

Iceland cuts retail losses 80% with AI theft system

The frozen food chain says fewer false alarms and faster staff alerts are helping protect customers, after theft losses fell 80% in pilot stores.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Why the physical dealership Is the next frontier of digital transformation
Customer Relationship Management

Why the physical dealership Is the next frontier of digital transformation

Dealerships risk stale pricing and wasted staff hours unless digital systems reach the forecourt, where paper labels still lag behind live data.

By Andrew Wood • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Global Stories

Real time data stories

Trusted, real-time customer context: The foundation for faster decisions
Digital Transformation

Trusted, real-time customer context: The foundation for faster decisions

Fast-moving travel and hospitality brands risk missed bookings unless they unify customer data in real time across marketing, care and operations.

By Thomas Koep • 8 min read • Yesterday
Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses

Small businesses and accountants could save time on reconciliation and month-end work as Xero widens AI tools across payroll, payments and reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Citi launches Custody+ for near-real-time services
Data Analytics

Citi launches Custody+ for near-real-time services

Institutional clients gain faster settlement and cash visibility as Citi completes its US rollout of Single Event Processing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Inter links Brazil & US payments to TerraPay wallets
Fintech

Inter links Brazil & US payments to TerraPay wallets

The tie-up gives Inter faster bank-to-wallet reach for remittances and corporate payouts as digital wallets gain ground in global payments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Midnite launches Pay by Bank for instant UK payouts
Fintech

Midnite launches Pay by Bank for instant UK payouts

UK bettors can now move funds in and out of Midnite in a few taps, as the operator adds instant bank payments through TrueLayer.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Bluecrest boosts contact centre with NiCE AI platform
Software-as-a-Service

Bluecrest boosts contact centre with NiCE AI platform

Annual savings of GBP £250,000 and a 94% answer rate followed a shift to AI transcription and analytics across Bluecrest's service lines.

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

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Zurn Elkay launches smart backflow monitoring in Canada
Digital Transformation

Zurn Elkay launches smart backflow monitoring in Canada

Facilities could cut flood risk and downtime as Zurn Elkay Canada adds real-time backflow monitoring to aging water systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Lyric moves headquarters to Nashville after Concert deal
Enterprise Resource Planning

Lyric moves headquarters to Nashville after Concert deal

The relocation puts Lyric closer to a major US healthcare hub as it expands after buying Concert and adds new roles over time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Rillet raises USD $100 million at USD $1 billion valuation
Software-as-a-Service

Rillet raises USD $100 million at USD $1 billion valuation

The funding doubles the accounting software group's total raised to more than USD $200 million as customers adopt AI tools for finance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Nium launches US domestic card issuance for businesses
Fintech

Nium launches US domestic card issuance for businesses

Businesses can now cut payment complexity in the US as Nium extends its card programme to local issuance and just-in-time funding.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto
Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto

Small businesses may be able to run payroll, payments and bookkeeping in one system as Xero deepens its US push with new tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Matera & Utila partner to help banks offer digital assets
Fintech

Matera & Utila partner to help banks offer digital assets

Banks can add stablecoin services without overhauling core systems under a new setup that keeps customer balances off-chain and controls in-house.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Ripple partners Jeonbuk Bank on cross-border remittances
Digital Transformation

Ripple partners Jeonbuk Bank on cross-border remittances

South Korean businesses could see faster overseas payments as Jeonbuk Bank adopts Ripple Payments, cutting delays and fees on remittances.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Payfuture & Payouts.com launch local India payouts
Fintech

Payfuture & Payouts.com launch local India payouts

Businesses sending money into India should see faster, cheaper settlements as the new tie-up shifts payouts on to local rails.

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