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Kiwi Mobile tackles NZD $400 million in wasted mobile data
Unified Communications

Kiwi Mobile tackles NZD $400 million in wasted mobile data

New Zealanders waste NZD $400 million yearly on unused mobile data. Kiwi Mobile aims to change this with its new Endless plan, charging only for data used.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack
Breach Prevention

Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack

The Ashley Madison hack exposed the stark reality behind glossy marketing, revealing how a poorly safeguarded system endangered millions of private lives.

By Stephen Kho • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Hidden Fees stories

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
Exclusive: Wasabi's surveillance cloud adoption thrives in APAC Region
Storage

Exclusive: Wasabi's surveillance cloud adoption thrives in APAC Region

Wasabi's cloud storage solutions drive rapid surveillance sector adoption in APAC, offering simplicity, predictability, and affordability.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Digital remittance market to exceed USD $64bn by 2032 says report
Mergers and Acquisitions

Digital remittance market to exceed USD $64bn by 2032 says report

The global digital remittance market is set to exceed USD $64 billion by 2032, driven by an escalated demand for cross-border remittances through digital platforms, according to Fact.MR.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hidden Fees stories

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
Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing
Customer Experience

Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing

Carnival Internet UK launches full-fibre broadband with fair pricing, eco initiatives, and charity donations to tackle digital poverty and loyalty tax practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
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
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
Uniden unveils new wire-free security camera range
Smart Home

Uniden unveils new wire-free security camera range

Uniden has launched the App Cam SOLO X range, featuring eight wire-free security cameras for home surveillance, offering 2K Super HD recording and easy installation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024