Mastercard announced the Open Banking for Account Opening program, providing a foundational set of open banking products as a core benefit to Mastercard consumer and small business debit issuers as well as consumer prepaid issuers in the U.S. The program improves the digital account opening process by verifying account ownership, lowering account abandonment, reducing non-sufficient fund (NSF) returns, and minimizing manual entry of payment credentials. A study from Insider Intelligence found that Gen Z mobile banking adoption continues to rise sharply at 12.4% year over year, from 20.7 million in 2020 to hit 47.8 million by 2026. To meet the…
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Deutsche Telekom is presenting its new tariffs for the Internet of Things (IoT) at the MWC in Barcelona. It is now offering connectivity via satellite commercially for the first time. The partner network is growing and already enables the most important use cases. Customers can choose from two tariff packages, each combining terrestrial and satellite-based connectivity. The interaction of all mobile services takes place conveniently on the T IoT Hub platform. The appropriate hardware, such as satellite terminals or routers, can be booked as an option. Installation assistance is also available. “Our ‘network of networks’ is now unleashing its full…
TotalEnergies has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Sembcorp Fuels, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries. The deal entails the delivery of up to 0.8 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum (Mtpa) for a duration of sixteen years, commencing in 2027. The LNG will be sourced from TotalEnergies’ global portfolio. This new agreement adds to the companies’ current SPA, which runs until 2029. By supplying this additional LNG supply to Singapore, TotalEnergies is contributing to the country’s energy security and to its decarbonization goals. This deal also reflects TotalEnergies’ commitment to supporting its…
Tech Mahindra and Pegatron sign MOU to bring AI-enabled private 5G networks to enterprises Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, and Pegatron, a global leader in technology and electronics manufacturing, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. The two organisations will develop private 5G solutions for global enterprises. The partnership between the organisations will explore mutually beneficial opportunities in the fast-growing private 5G space, positioning it as a catalyst for business growth. The partnership between Tech Mahindra and Pegatron will leverage purpose-built…
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has announced the launch of the Thar Earth Edition. The special edition is inspired by the infinite expanse of the Thar Desert and the ability of the Thar to allow one to explore it with ease. With a palette inspired by the desert geography, promoting a sense of oneness with the environment, it doesn’t just symbolise adventure—it epitomises it. The Thar Earth Edition builds upon the Mahindra Thar’s legacy of adventure and exploration, aiming to captivate and expand the community of Thar enthusiasts. This special edition, with its unique satin matte ‘Desert…
BALMAIN BEAUTY Teases Luxury Fragrance Experience Launching September 2024 BALMAIN BEAUTY unveils “Projet Confidentiel”, a campaign teasing the brand’s luxury fragrance experience launching September 2024. Ahead of the Balmain fashion show on February 28, 2024, the Projet Confidentiel campaign debuts a series of striking assets featuring a matte black unlabeled fragrance bottle flanked by the iconic Balmain PB logo. “When I started at Balmain, I was dreaming about BALMAIN BEAUTY from the beginning,” said Olivier Rousteing, Creative Director, Balmain. “Beauty has always been part of my life. It’s the beginning of a new era and a new chapter we are…
Google Cloud works with the Australian Department of Health & Aged Care to Consolidate Data and Strengthen Compliance The Australian Department of Health & Aged Care has partnered with Google Cloud to consolidate its data assets for greater regulatory compliance, cost savings, and faster innovation. Following a competitive tendering process, the Department selected Google Cloud based on its strong compliance and security credentials, including Certified Strategic Status for cloud services. Platform-level implementation of zero-trust security and data sovereignty controls was another key reason, as well as the speed and scalability of its analytics capabilities, and Google’s commitment to open standards.…
The Netflix-AFAC Creative Training Program for emerging female talents in the creative filmmaking process has wrapped up this week, with 37 women involved in the filmmaking industry visiting Netflix’s production hub in Tres Cantos, and learning about global best practices from experts in the industry. The production hub visit follows three-day workshops in each of Cairo, Dubai, and Jeddah that took place in November, and introduced aspiring talents to scriptwriting and the creative process of filmmaking by established female filmmakers from the Arab region. In the final leg, the participants traveled to Madrid, meeting talent that work in the audiovisual…
Nike x Jacquemus collaborations have, from the beginning, both invigorated and celebrated the nuanced facets and ever-evolving dimensions of what it means to be a contemporary athlete. No exception, the Spring 2024 Nike x Jacquemus collection furthers the belief that sport isn’t simply about performance, it is also an expansion of style and self. For Simon Porte Jacquemus, sport enjoys a fluid relationship with style. Jacquemus, his eponymous brand, first collaborated with Nike in the summer of 2022, mixing elevated silhouettes with athletic ready-to-wear for a debut collection inspired by vintage ACG and ’90s Nike campaigns. More recent collaborations, such…
Brits are creating a huge revival for houseplants and green foliage in general – a direct result of lockdown and the extra time the nation spent indoors. In the last few years, increasing numbers of shoppers have been on a mission to bring the great indoors into their homes by literally decorating their homes with soothing colours such as green foliage. The trend, a nod to 70s interior design style, has seen demand for house plants soar by more than 130 per cent at Tesco since 2019. Tesco Plants Buyer Vicki l’Anson said: “We first noticed the trend during…