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Talkdesk expands its partnership with Databricks to unify customer data, enhancing AI-driven automation and personalised experiences on its CXA platform.

Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.

Rydoo leads Gartner's 2025 expense management report with a 95% user recommendation, thanks to its AI-powered software used by over 1 million customers globally.

Agoda sponsors Singapore's #HuntTheMouse treasure hunt from 16 Oct to 14 Dec 2025, with over SGD $1 million in prizes across 600 coins island-wide.

Talkdesk enhances its Copilot with agentic AI, enabling customer service agents to handle complex queries through smarter, real-time support and automation.

Becky Lim has been appointed Chief Sales Officer at Plaza Premium Group, tasked with leading global sales and driving growth across its airport hospitality services.

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

Russia, the US and Brazil top the Executive Crypto Threat Index as the riskiest countries for wealthy cryptocurrency holders in 2025, while Japan and Singapore are safest.

HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.

UATP and Burbank partner to enhance airline online payments with secure card present tech, cutting fraud and costs in the USD $837 billion airline market.

Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.

Ecommpay teams up with humm to offer flexible finance up to GBP £3,000 for UK merchants, boosting sales in travel and high-value retail sectors.

Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.

New data shows Vietnam charges Kiwi travellers the highest ATM fees globally, with average third-party costs of 27.1% per withdrawal, the biggest worldwide.

AI-driven cyberattacks now cost firms on average USD $4 million and 100 days to recover, raising security to a vital business priority worldwide.

Salesforce expands its platform with new data governance and AI tools to improve enterprise AI success and security, addressing key challenges in scaling AI.

BYRDLI and San Francisco Travel launch real-time campaign where creators share unscripted city experiences, allowing travellers to book trips directly via Travel Clubs.

Singapore EXPO adopts ESG tech to track carbon emissions at events, supporting the Green Plan 2030 and greener MICE industry practices across Singapore.

Automated bots now make up nearly 60% of visits to travel websites, disrupting bookings and prices across the global tourism sector, a new report reveals.

A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.