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Snowflake hits USD $2 billion in AWS Marketplace sales
Storage

Snowflake hits USD $2 billion in AWS Marketplace sales

Snowflake doubles AWS Marketplace sales to top USD $2 billion in 2025, underscoring surging enterprise demand for integrated data and AI tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools
DevOps

Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools

Amazon launches Nova 2 AI suite with four new models and introduces Nova Forge for firms to create custom AI solutions tailored to diverse industries and tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025
Expedia

Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025

In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Qualtrics & PureSpectrum expand partnership for AI market insights
Software-as-a-Service

Qualtrics & PureSpectrum expand partnership for AI market insights

Qualtrics and PureSpectrum expand their partnership to deliver AI-driven synthetic market insights, cutting research time to minutes and halving costs by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Qualtrics & PureSpectrum join forces to enhance synthetic research
EduTech

Qualtrics & PureSpectrum join forces to enhance synthetic research

Qualtrics and PureSpectrum partner to enhance synthetic research, slashing costs and speeding insights for market researchers worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Qualtrics & PureSpectrum partner to speed up synthetic research
Artificial Intelligence

Qualtrics & PureSpectrum partner to speed up synthetic research

Qualtrics and PureSpectrum join forces to slash synthetic research costs by 50%, offering faster, more accurate market insights with AI-enhanced data.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Ecommpay guide helps merchants navigate global eCommerce
Customer Experience

Ecommpay guide helps merchants navigate global eCommerce

Ecommpay has launched a guide offering merchants practical strategies to navigate global eCommerce growth and tackle challenges in international payments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels
Malware

ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels

Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety
Online Safety

ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety

ExpressVPN has teamed up with Booking.com for Business to enhance digital security for business travellers, offering 4 months free on a 12-month subscription.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

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Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn
Malware

Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn

Australians face rising threats from fake Booking.com sites that install malware via deceptive cookie banners, warns cybersecurity expert Mark Graham.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australians remain cautious on AI despite high usage in travel
Digital Transformation

Australians remain cautious on AI despite high usage in travel

Despite widespread AI use in travel, only 4% of Australians fully trust it, with 92% expressing concerns, reveals Booking.com's Global AI Sentiment Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Kiwis embrace AI in travel but trust & caution remain high
Generative AI

Kiwis embrace AI in travel but trust & caution remain high

A Booking.com report reveals 81% of New Zealanders are excited about AI in travel, yet only 3% fully trust it, showing cautious optimism prevails.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Elastic named Leader in Forrester Wave for security analytics 2025
Semiconductors

Elastic named Leader in Forrester Wave for security analytics 2025

Elastic has been named a Leader in Forrester Wave Security Analytics 2025, achieving top scores in 14 criteria including AI and malware protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Microsoft exposes phishing scam targeting Booking.com hosts
Malware

Microsoft exposes phishing scam targeting Booking.com hosts

Microsoft has revealed a phishing scam targeting hotel owners on Booking.com, warning the tourism sector of rising cyber threats and significant financial risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Australia leads world in domestic hotel bookings trend
eCommerce

Australia leads world in domestic hotel bookings trend

Australia is set to lead global hotel bookings in 2024, with 86% made by Australians, as direct website reservations hit an average of AUD $778.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth
Data Analytics

Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth

Alan Paton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud digital transformation partner, to drive further growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Australians hesitant on AI for travel, report reveals
Clean technologies

Australians hesitant on AI for travel, report reveals

SiteMinder's latest report reveals Australian travellers are wary of AI, with only 32% open to using it for accommodation, lagging behind Asia and Latin America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024