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Customers across 50 brands in 12 markets will get a single checkout layer, as Al-Futtaim seeks fewer failed payments and easier reporting.
Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.
Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.
Canadian customers gain access to a larger cyber security and identity services team as Calgary becomes Integrity360's North American base.
More than 100 printers are now supporting parcel traceability across Isitec customers' logistics sites, after a rollout designed to cut manual steps.
Without trusted customer data, autonomous agents can misfire at machine speed, putting consent, offers and records at risk across Asia Pacific.
Feedback tools will now cover more of the Etihad Campus as Manchester City expands year-round attractions and uses AI to speed responses.
The hires give Bamboo Connect named senior coverage across Europe as multi-market claims programmes become more complex for insurers and retailers.
Festive spending is shifting earlier, with nearly 8.8 million Australian adults who celebrate Christmas decorating before December, a survey found.
The Montreal logistics group is overhauling its data governance as it seeks better forecasting, automation and operational visibility across North America.
The checks are aimed at roles handling cash or sensitive data, as UK employers widen screening to curb fraud and insider risk.
Small businesses in Québec can now handle payroll, remittances and reporting in one bilingual system, cutting duplicate work and manual fixes.
International visitors drove a race-week spending surge in Singapore, with hotels, bars and shops all posting higher takings and bigger transactions.
Chinese visitors to Singapore will now see Amap search results and trip tools backed by the tourism board, as interest in the city-state surges.
The move strengthens TMX's UK portfolio management push as occupiers face mounting pressure to align property decisions with supply chains.
The spend will expand local cloud capacity as UK demand for AI and data services rises, with healthcare and finance among target sectors.
The new tools could automate up to 80% of service workflows, letting retailers handle orders, returns and refunds without manual handoffs.
Shops in Rotorua's CBD say sales have fallen sharply since new parking rules began, with some owners now planning to move out.
UK retailers could miss the mark on digital spending, with shoppers valuing reliable basics such as pricing and returns over flashier AI tools.
Travellers could soon find more local experiences and itineraries online as the two firms assess an open network approach for India's tourism sector.
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