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Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore
Virtual Private Networks

Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore

Eligible Singapore users will get dining and AI perks as Revolut tries to make paid plans more compelling against rivals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Subscription Economy stories

Chargebee & Twikey link billing with bank payments
Software-as-a-Service

Chargebee & Twikey link billing with bank payments

Finance teams could cut manual reconciliation as the new link feeds bank payment status back into Chargebee in real time for SEPA collections.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Hello Clever launches Clever Connect for platforms
Software-as-a-Service

Hello Clever launches Clever Connect for platforms

Platforms handling multi-party payments could cut delays and reconciliation work as Hello Clever ties funds to real-time domestic rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Dicker Data launches CrowdStrike MSSP model in ANZ
Digital Transformation

Dicker Data launches CrowdStrike MSSP model in ANZ

Small and mid-market customers could get simpler access to CrowdStrike's Falcon platform as Dicker Data adds monthly billing and support for partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Audiences are cycling, not stacking: The new retention equation in media and entertainment
Digital Transformation

Audiences are cycling, not stacking: The new retention equation in media and entertainment

Rising prices and content overload are pushing viewers to treat subscriptions as temporary, forcing brands to rethink retention around re-entry.

By Braze • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Gainsight launches AI-native renewal service for clients
Software-as-a-Service

Gainsight launches AI-native renewal service for clients

Enterprise software vendors may soon be judged on retention, as Gainsight takes on renewal work directly for customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

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U.S. cable bills near electricity costs, doxo says
Digital Entertainment

U.S. cable bills near electricity costs, doxo says

The monthly gap has narrowed to just USD $4, as many American households still pay nearly as much for television as electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
RedSquid & Bango target TV subscriptions for operators
Software-as-a-Service

RedSquid & Bango target TV subscriptions for operators

Households could soon manage entertainment, gaming and fitness subscriptions on one TV bill as operators seek fresh revenue beyond connectivity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Ecommpay warns failed subscriptions can cost SMEs 9%
Fintech

Ecommpay warns failed subscriptions can cost SMEs 9%

Failed card charges are putting subscription revenue at risk, with Ecommpay saying SMEs can lose 9% as customers cancel over payment friction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Chexy & Aeroplan launch mortgage rewards in Canada
Fintech

Chexy & Aeroplan launch mortgage rewards in Canada

Canadian homeowners can now earn travel points on mortgage payments without changing lenders, as Chexy widens its Aeroplan partnership.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Revolut partners OpenAI to add ChatGPT Go to plans
Software-as-a-Service

Revolut partners OpenAI to add ChatGPT Go to plans

Millions of Revolut customers will get OpenAI's ChatGPT Go free for up to a year, as the fintech bundles AI into its paid plans.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Calero wins two 2026 CODiE awards for its platform
Digital Transformation

Calero wins two 2026 CODiE awards for its platform

The latest honours lift its CODiE tally to eight, underlining growing recognition for tools that help firms curb IT and market data spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Ecommpay playbook targets failed subscription payments
Software-as-a-Service

Ecommpay playbook targets failed subscription payments

Failed recurring charges are costing subscription firms an average 9% of revenue, prompting a push to recover payments before customers quit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Australians cut spending & lean on credit as costs bite
Data Analytics

Australians cut spending & lean on credit as costs bite

Household finances are under growing strain as more Australians dip into savings, cut discretionary spending and lean on credit for essentials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Karmo & AGL expand EV subscriptions across Australia
Fleet Management

Karmo & AGL expand EV subscriptions across Australia

The tie-up gives Australian drivers a single-fee route into EVs, bundling cars, charging and running costs without a long lease.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
TrueLayer launches Bank on File for recurring payments
Payment Technologies

TrueLayer launches Bank on File for recurring payments

Recurring payments can now be authorised directly from UK bank accounts, with live use already underway for investing and rent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
The UK's subscription economy crackdown and what this means for tech businesses
Data Protection

The UK's subscription economy crackdown and what this means for tech businesses

Tech firms face refund-system upgrades and tighter cancellation rules as the UK delays its new subscription regime until Spring 2027.

By Tom Gates • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026