American Express stories

MariaDB moves to buy in-memory specialist GridGain in a bid to deliver sub-millisecond latency for agentic AI and real-time workloads.

Mastercard taps Peter Schmeichel to front a UK push for tokenised Click to Pay checkouts, aiming to end manual card entry by 2030.

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 hires Adam Mandelstam and Rob Sanderson to lead a reshaped senior creative team as it pursues international growth.

Google has launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise AI shopping flows across search, apps, merchants and payments.

Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.

Fintech platform Flex raises USD $60 million to expand its AI-driven banking and personal finance services for middle-market business owners.

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 as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.

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 has unveiled innovative AI-driven enhancements for travel and expense management, including Joule integration and a partnership with American Express.

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 has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.

Guavapay has teamed up with American Express, allowing MyGuava Business merchants in the UK and Europe to accept Amex Cards, enhancing payment options.

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.

Administrative tasks are stifling growth for 88% of UK hospitality businesses, despite anticipated revenue increases.

Freshworks appoints Murali Swaminathan as CTO, bringing over 30 years of software engineering experience to lead its global technology and innovation strategy.

Fintech firm Volopa seals an extensive partnership with ClearBank to bolster services for SME clients and aid its quest for an e-money licence.

Ecommerce and fintech firms tap into the potential of AI-enabled data centres, harnessing GPU-powered servers to enhance data processing, bolster fraud detection, and streamline payment systems.

Littlepay links with Transport for NSW to replace paper tickets with contactless payments on Dubbo, Bathurst buses.