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Cashless transactions, Cloudscene, and the Malaysian data center market in 2018

Cashless transactions, Cloudscene, and the Malaysian data center market in 2018

Cloudscene is the world's largest directory of co-location data centers, cloud service providers and network fabrics.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018

Global Stories

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APAC to be the fastest-growing cashless region - report

Financial institutions

APAC to be the fastest-growing cashless region - report

BPC and Kapronasia's new report finds cashless transactions in APAC will rise by 109% from 2020 to 2025, while global cashless payments will triple by 2030.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022

An inside look: The State of Australian Payments 2022

An inside look: The State of Australian Payments 2022

Over the last three decades, the manner in which individuals spend and send money has been changing as a direct result of the emergence of new technologies.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022

AU Fintechs vs banks: A knife edge in the cashless economy

AU Fintechs vs banks: A knife edge in the cashless economy

Australian startups are struggling to gain trust as 60% of Australians say security is their top concern with new payment technologies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018

Kiwis, it's time to ditch the loose change and go cashless, says MYOB

Kiwis, it's time to ditch the loose change and go cashless, says MYOB

Ten years from now cash and ATMs as we know them could be extinct as the cashless economy becomes well entrenched in everyday life.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018

Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings

Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings

The Black Economy Taskforce released the findings from its recent report that it will tackle large cash payments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018

Auckland Night Noodle Market goes cashless

Internet of Things

Auckland Night Noodle Market goes cashless

There will be an estimated 400,000 individual transactions across the events in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017

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UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US

UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US

The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

A next-level payment solution: Exploring network tokenisation

Marketing Technologies

A next-level payment solution: Exploring network tokenisation

This cutting-edge technology amplifies the robustness of digital commerce transactions, acting as a guardian of shared and stored data.

By Fréderic Frizzarin • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023

Is Australia ready to go cashless? New survey reveals Aussies embracing mobile wallets

Payment Technologies

Is Australia ready to go cashless? New survey reveals Aussies embracing mobile wallets

More than half of Australians are comfortable with the idea of a completely cashless society, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020

Why Kiwis are excited about a cashless future

Why Kiwis are excited about a cashless future

New Zealand gears up for a cashless future with wearable tech and non-cash payment strategies, aiming to become a global fintech leader by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019

Xero to streamline bank feed system next week

Xero to streamline bank feed system next week

Xero is hinting at new changes to its bank feeds system that could eliminate all paper application forms, manual checks and accuracy checking.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2019

How SMBs can overcome the hurdle of cash flow

Marketing Technologies

How SMBs can overcome the hurdle of cash flow

Effective cash flow management is critical for SMBs. From quick invoicing to leveraging Bartercard, here are essential strategies to stay afloat.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Sep 2018

Budding Whenuapai entrepreneur harnesses roadside tech

Budding Whenuapai entrepreneur harnesses roadside tech

A seven-year-old Whenuapai entrepreneur has turned to technology to solve the problem of a cashless society's impact on his roadside stall.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015

The Warehouse opens Click and Collect store

The Warehouse opens Click and Collect store

The Warehouse opens a Click and Collect store in Auckland CBD, offering customers convenience and ease of shopping online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015