American Express stories
American Express launches AI commerce kit & protection
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commerce systems
American Express adds AI agent safeguards and purchase protection as it opens a developer kit for software-led buying.
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
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hyperscale
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fintech
Linux Foundation takes control of Coinbase's x402 protocol as Amazon, Visa and Mastercard back open payments standard for AI-driven web transactions.
SAP Concur adds AI expense, travel tools with integrations
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SAP Concur rolls out AI-driven expense automation, policy rule creation and new travel features across Microsoft, Amex and Visa integrations.
SAP Concur adds AI agents, deeper card & travel links
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SAP Concur rolls out new Joule AI agents, tighter Microsoft and card links, and expanded travel tools to streamline corporate expenses.
MariaDB to acquire GridGain to power low-latency AI
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
MariaDB moves to buy in-memory specialist GridGain in a bid to deliver sub-millisecond latency for agentic AI and real-time workloads.
Mastercard enlists Schmeichel to back Click to Pay
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Mastercard taps Peter Schmeichel to front a UK push for tokenised Click to Pay checkouts, aiming to end manual card entry by 2030.
SMEs step up AI adoption as US pulls ahead of the UK
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
SMEs prioritise AI and face-to-face meetings, but US firms outpace UK peers on dedicated staff and appetite for external AI advice.
THG Studios reshapes Senior Creative Team with key hires
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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e-commerce
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marketing
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branding
THG Studios hires Adam Mandelstam and Rob Sanderson to lead a reshaped senior creative team as it pursues international growth.
Google unveils open UCP standard for AI-driven shopping
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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commerce systems
Google has launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise AI shopping flows across search, apps, merchants and payments.
Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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commerce systems
Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.
Flex raises USD $60 million to expand fintech for business owners
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
Fintech platform Flex raises USD $60 million to expand its AI-driven banking and personal finance services for middle-market business owners.
Pulse Advertising appoints Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director Growth
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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google
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apple
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marketing
Pulse Advertising names Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director, Growth to expand its US client base in a rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape.
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data privacy
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.
Carrie Parker named Chief Marketing Officer at Medallia
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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martech
Medallia has appointed Carrie Parker as its new Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience from major firms including Cision and American Express.
SAP Concur boosts AI to revolutionise travel management
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
SAP Concur has unveiled innovative AI-driven enhancements for travel and expense management, including Joule integration and a partnership with American Express.
Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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network security
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cx
Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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payment technologies
Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.
Guavapay partners with American Express for UK payments
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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american express
Guavapay has teamed up with American Express, allowing MyGuava Business merchants in the UK and Europe to accept Amex Cards, enhancing payment options.
GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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risk & compliance
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open source
The GitHub Secure Open Source Fund has launched with AUD $1.91 million to boost security in 125 open source projects, offering financial support and education.
Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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edutech
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uc
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supply chain
Administrative tasks are stifling growth for 88% of UK hospitality businesses, despite anticipated revenue increases.