Travel stories - Page 9

Flight Centre Corporate uses Datadog's platform to unify global monitoring, boosting system resilience and cutting cloud computing costs worldwide.

Agoda introduces the AI-powered Property AMA Bot to provide travellers with instant, accurate hotel information across all its platforms, enhancing booking ease.

SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.

Palo Alto Networks unveils a security suite with quantum-ready encryption and AI tools to protect enterprises' multicloud environments from evolving cyber threats.

Over 74% of Asia Pacific youth prefer digital apps for remittances, valuing speed and trust over fees, reveals Visa's report covering 20 countries.

NTT DATA and Google Cloud partner globally to fast-track agentic AI adoption, co-developing cloud-native solutions for sectors like banking and healthcare.

IDeaS Spotlight has won the Skift IDEA Award for data-driven marketing, helping hospitality providers boost revenue through real-time demand insights.

New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.

Email attacks on firms surge as AI-powered phishing kits, especially in manufacturing, challenge defences, warns VIPRE Security Group's Q2 2025 report.

OWC Guardian SSD offers fast USB-C transfer speeds and touchscreen hardware encryption, ensuring secure, convenient data protection for professionals on the move.

Proximus Global has been named a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CPaaS, highlighting its unified approach and global telecom strengths.

Netacea launches Talos, a cutting-edge detection engine using machine learning to tackle complex automated web threats across APIs, sites and apps.

Alibaba launches AI-driven automotive cockpit, smart glasses and smart city tech, enhancing user experience with its Qwen model and partnerships worldwide.

STARFLYER has upgraded its STAR LINK loyalty programme with IBS Software's iLoyal platform to modernise customer engagement and enhance passenger experience.

Singapore Airlines partners with Qualtrics, using AI-driven analytics to enhance customer insights and improve service over a three-year collaboration.

Emburse has added integrated itinerary management to its app, enabling business travellers to manage bookings and expenses seamlessly within one platform.

ChatSa launches AI Magic, enabling users to swiftly create and deploy cross-platform AI chatbots with a single text prompt, in under two minutes.

Automated bots now comprise 59% of all visits to travel sites, disrupting bookings and inflating prices during peak holiday seasons, says Thales report.

Singapore Airlines partners with Qualtrics in a three-year deal to harness AI and data analytics for deeper insight into customer feedback and improved service.

JCDecaux has introduced new digital ad displays at Sydney Airport to boost brand visibility across key passenger journey points and enhance advertising impact.