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Cloudflare buys Astro framework, pledges open future
Edge Computing

Cloudflare buys Astro framework, pledges open future

Cloudflare snaps up the Astro web framework, vowing to keep it open source while tying it closer to its performance and developer platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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
'The Orchestrator' tops SmartRecruiters' job title list
Human Capital Management

'The Orchestrator' tops SmartRecruiters' job title list

SmartRecruiters crowns “The Orchestrator” Job Title of the Year as employers prioritise coordination roles in AI-driven, fragmented workplaces.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Airwallex names James Teodorini new ANZ head & record volume
Digital Transformation

Airwallex names James Teodorini new ANZ head & record volume

Airwallex has named James Teodorini Head of ANZ to spearhead growth in Australia and New Zealand after hitting USD $235 billion in volume.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
AI, online growth drive 5% rise in Aussie Xmas spend
Data Protection

AI, online growth drive 5% rise in Aussie Xmas spend

AI tools and online deals help drive a 5% rise in Australian Christmas retail spending, with discount and department stores surging.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping
Data Protection

Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping

Visa teams with Akamai on new protocol to verify AI shopping agents, tackling a 300% surge in bot traffic and rising eCommerce fraud risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Akamai & Visa join forces to secure AI shopping
Digital Transformation

Akamai & Visa join forces to secure AI shopping

Akamai and Visa are teaming up to secure AI shopping agents, blending edge security with payment checks to tackle fraud in agentic commerce.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
Fintech

Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site

Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Visa completes first UK cVRP for bills with A2A payment model
Fintech

Visa completes first UK cVRP for bills with A2A payment model

Visa has completed the UK's first commercial variable recurring payment using its A2A account-to-account solution with Kroo, Tink, and Utilita.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn
Crypto

Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Google launches open protocol to power AI shopping
Digital Transformation

Google launches open protocol to power AI shopping

Google launches Universal Commerce Protocol to link AI shopping agents, retailers and payments in a new 'agentic commerce' push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
iGoDirect launches digital Visa rewards in New Zealand
Digital Transformation

iGoDirect launches digital Visa rewards in New Zealand

iGoDirect enters New Zealand with instant web‑to‑wallet Visa rewards, aiming to replace plastic gift cards in corporate loyalty schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Finance Now, Visa & Pismo to launch NZ fleet cards
Data Analytics

Finance Now, Visa & Pismo to launch NZ fleet cards

Finance Now will launch New Zealand's first open loop Visa-powered fleet card in 2026, backed by Brazilian payments platform Pismo.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025
Disaster Recovery

Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for four FStech 2025 awards, underlining its role in driving innovation, security and inclusion in payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi & Vircle unveil SafePAY Jr, and e-wallet for kids
Fintech

CelcomDigi & Vircle unveil SafePAY Jr, and e-wallet for kids

CelcomDigi and Vircle launch SafePAY Jr, a prepaid card and e-wallet with parental controls to teach kids cashless, safer spending.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Drukair chooses Worldpay to boost global payments
Data Protection

Drukair chooses Worldpay to boost global payments

Bhutan's Drukair has picked Worldpay as its new global payment gateway to cut cross-border declines and streamline online bookings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
SMEs fight RBA plan to outlaw card surcharges
Payment Technologies

SMEs fight RBA plan to outlaw card surcharges

Australian SMEs step up a campaign against the RBA's proposed blanket ban on card surcharges, warning it will lift prices for all shoppers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
2026: Payments in Singapore are about to get more personal, more portable and more purposeful
Crypto

2026: Payments in Singapore are about to get more personal, more portable and more purposeful

By 2026, Singapore's payments will become more personal, portable and purposeful, with AI-driven security and mobile solutions reshaping retail experiences.

By Ben Wong • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025