Mobile Payment stories - Page 3
Asia Pacific consumers favour mobile wallets over cash and cards
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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juniper research
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mobile wallet
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analyst report
Mobile wallets are approaching technological maturity, with one in two consumers expected to use a mobile wallet by 2025.
Study shows business travellers want new COVID-19 safety measures
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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business travel
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amadeus
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covid-19
Business travellers are eager to travel, but only with correct safety measures in place, according to a new study from Amadeus.
Major firms disclose breaches in the wake of SolarWinds attack
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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iaas
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casb
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sase
Russian hackers acquired US officials' emails, Black Kingdom ransomware affected Microsoft servers, Shell disclosed data breach, MobiKwik data stolen.
Software-based facial recognition in payments industry to dominate by 2025
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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martech
There will be more than 1.4 billion users of facial recognition software used for payments alone in 2025, up from 671 million in 2020.
Sierra Wireless acquires Kiwi IoT solutions company as part of ANZ expansion
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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iot
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m&a
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m2m
Sierra Wireless, the Canadian-based Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, has acquired Auckland-based technology firm M2M One NZ.
Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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quantum computing
Mastercard has developed Enhanced Contactless (Ecos) specifications to future-proof contactless payments and ensure high levels of security and convenience.
Australia’s eftpos launches with Samsung Pay
Mon, 4th Jan 2021
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment technologies
eftpos has announced that eftpos payments via Samsung Pay are now live for millions of CBA multi-network cardholders.
APAC organisations struggle to find balance between digital adoption and cybersecurity
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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devops
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digital transformation
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iaas
APAC organisations are concerned about security threats but are still determined to advance operations through digital adoption, says Thales report.
Thales: ANZ cybersecurity approach more talk than action
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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hybrid cloud
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iaas
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multi-cloud
More corporate and sensitive data will be stored in the cloud than out of it, says Thales Asia-Pacific Data Threat Report.
Fintech innovation set to play huge role in cloud computing market, study finds
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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fintechs
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computing
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cloud services
Cloud computing revenue in Asia Pacific will be boosted by fintech innovation, with the market estimated to reach $191.8bn by 2024, according to GlobalData.
Huawei launches digital payment cloud solution
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Huawei recently held its Better World Summit 2020, in which the company revealed details of its new digital payment cloud solution.
Is Australia ready to go cashless? New survey reveals Aussies embracing mobile wallets
Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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mobile wallet
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cashless
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analyst report
More than half of Australians are comfortable with the idea of a completely cashless society, according to new research.
Research: Transportation analytics market set to boom
Mon, 25th May 2020
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data analytics
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smart cities
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martech
According to a new report, it is set to hit US$21.8 Billion by 2027 driven by urbanisation, the growth of big data and smart city initiatives.
COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.
AsianWallets teams up with Japan's Globepay an Trysee
Wed, 1st Jan 2020
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uc
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
The three parties will provide local payment services and exclusive benefits for members, targeting Southeast Asian tourists traveling Japan.
Hong Kong counts the opportunities and costs of leading fintech adoption rates
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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fintechs
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threatmetrix
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online fraud
High early adoption rates and extensive mobile device use make Asia the ideal testing ground for fintech development.
Huawei, Chinasoft draw on data lakes for intelligent financial solution
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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ai
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data lake
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huawei
Huawei and Chinasoft International have partnered to develop an intelligent financial data solution for the expanding financial services sector.
AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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wechat
AirPass and 18Communications have joined forces to launch WeChat Shopping Week in Australia, enhancing the tourism experience for Chinese visitors.
DX becomes the driving change in four key industries
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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uc
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martech
Digital transformation is shaking up legal, finance, education, and manufacturing sectors, driving profit boosts and demanding rapid adaptation, says Gartner.
Alipay’s restaurant services come to Aus
Wed, 1st May 2019
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restaurants
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self-service
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qr code
It will allow Chinese customers to scan a QR code to bring up a digital menu, self-order and pay for their meal, all through their mobile device.