Subscriptions stories

A Stripe report reveals that 46% of Australian subscription businesses plan global expansion, but 73% doubt their billing systems' readiness.

Stripe celebrates a decade in Australia with expanded offerings like PayTo and Instant Payouts, supporting over 500,000 businesses in processing $200 billion.

Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million monthly paying subscribers, marking a milestone for the company and the global anime industry, reflecting its growing appeal.

Spinnaker Support launches global third-party support for VMware following Broadcom's acquisition and the shift to a costly subscription model.

To excel in the booming SaaS market, resellers need to harness data, build customer-centric subscription models, and leverage automation to streamline operations.

LG Electronics posted record second-quarter revenue of KRW 21.69 trillion (USD $15.82 billion) and operating profit of KRW 1.20 trillion (USD $875 million).

A Bango study reveals that 66% of US shoppers find retail subscriptions unaffordable, with 76% desiring a single app to manage all their subscriptions.

Ecommpay launches a new feature allowing merchants to collect recurring PayPal payments, enhancing subscription-based business models like meal kits and pay TV.

Foxtel Group transforms its streaming service, integrating Amdocs Subscription Marketplace into Hubbl, offering streamlined OTT and digital content in Australia.

Chargebee has named Brian Clark as President of Go-to-Market and Andrew Sherwood as SVP of Global Sales, aiming to capitalise on the booming USD $1.5 trillion subscription economy.

Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.

Rimini Street launches support to counter VMware’s shift to subscription licensing, ensuring businesses maintain perpetual licenses without vendor lock-in.

ManageEngine, of Zoho, launches SaaS Manager Plus to combat SaaS sprawl, aiming to reduce costs and boost ROI in an increasingly cloud-based enterprise landscape.

As more businesses seek cloud-like features with regulatory compliance and security, colocation facilities have proven essential.

Arlo Technologies exceeds expectations, amassing over 3 million paid accounts for its AI-powered home security subscriptions, evidencing the firm's success in product innovation.

Despite high expectations, Equipment as a Service makes up less than 1% of 2023 equipment sales amid global interest.

Pure Storage is upgrading its partner programme to provide better support and align with partners' business models.

Retail subscriptions have proven to be key in fostering enduring brand loyalty and customer retention, responding to changing consumer behaviours and economic shifts.

GoPro announces macOS desktop Quik app, laying out advanced editing features, and unveils a premium tier with enhanced services and capabilities.

B2B software marketplace growth could disrupt global enterprise software purchases by 2030, accounting for 10%, according to IoT Analytics' new report.