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ASL CN1 Cuneo halves costs with Cubbit's DS3 solution
Storage

ASL CN1 Cuneo halves costs with Cubbit's DS3 solution

ASL CN1 Cuneo in North Italy has slashed storage costs by 50% and enhanced data security by adopting Cubbit's geo-distributed S3 cloud solution, DS3.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Global Stories

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HPE unveils all-in-one secure gateway for small businesses
Firewalls

HPE unveils all-in-one secure gateway for small businesses

Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway, a network security solution tailored for SMBs lacking IT resources.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
RingCentral unveils flexible pay-per-organiser model for events
Unified Communications

RingCentral unveils flexible pay-per-organiser model for events

RingCentral wins Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Customer Value Leadership Award and rolls out pay-per-organiser pricing for its Events platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis
Clean technologies

Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis

New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Consumers feel exploited by brands' dynamic pricing
Customer Experience

Consumers feel exploited by brands' dynamic pricing

A Gartner survey reveals that 68% of US consumers feel exploited by dynamic pricing, with many preferring brands that offer consistent prices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Geyser Data launches Tape-as-a-Service for cloud storage
Storage

Geyser Data launches Tape-as-a-Service for cloud storage

Geyser Data has unveiled its Tape-as-a-Service solution, offering businesses a cost-effective cloud storage option without the need for expensive hardware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Wise Business launches free invoicing tool for SMBs
Financial Systems

Wise Business launches free invoicing tool for SMBs

Wise Business has launched a free invoicing tool for SMBs, streamlining global payments and facilitating invoicing across multiple currencies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Wasabi's Rob Waite discusses growth, cloud security and customer success
Storage

Exclusive: Wasabi's Rob Waite discusses growth, cloud security and customer success

Rob Waite discusses Wasabi's growth strategy, robust cloud security, and customer success, highlighting its straightforward pricing model and expanding brand presence.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025
Fintech

Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025

Many small businesses risk lost sales and loyalty as one in three still don't accept credit or debit cards, despite 86% of consumers relying on them.

By Bridget Snelling • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m FX fee losses
Payments NZ

Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m FX fee losses

Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m annual losses from hidden foreign exchange fees by enforcing transparency in bank currency conversion costs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Shopmonkey adds Affirm pay-over-time for Canadian auto repairs
Fintech

Shopmonkey adds Affirm pay-over-time for Canadian auto repairs

Shopmonkey partners with Affirm to offer Canadian auto repair customers flexible pay-over-time plans with rates as low as 0% APR, boosting affordability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
Fintech

Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge

78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
Fintech

Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad

New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs
Wise

Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs

A Wise survey reveals New Zealand SMEs face significant hurdles in global expansion, particularly high costs and hidden fees in international payments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Australia debates banning debit card surcharges impact
Australian Government

Australia debates banning debit card surcharges impact

The Australian Government's decision to ban debit card surcharges has sparked debate, with fintech groups cautioning against potential harm to small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Customer experience: The heart of sustainable growth
Crypto

Customer experience: The heart of sustainable growth

Customer experience drives sustainable financial growth, risking AUD $87 billion if ignored. Digital banks leverage automation for seamless service.

By Darren Cockerell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Understanding payments preferences builds trust and growth – Worldpay
Customer Experience

Understanding payments preferences builds trust and growth – Worldpay

Worldpay's Payments Performance Report reveals that adapting to Australian payment preferences can enhance customer loyalty and drive business growth.

By Worldpay • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024