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Ciena survey: AI revenue & quantum-safe encryption
Firewalls

Ciena survey: AI revenue & quantum-safe encryption

Most operators expect AI services to drive new revenue, but nearly half say optical network upgrades are critical to meet demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
FV Bank launches global managed accounts for fintechs
Fintech

FV Bank launches global managed accounts for fintechs

Fintechs and payment platforms can now offer branded accounts and cross-border transfers without juggling multiple banking and compliance providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response
Digital Transformation

Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response

Cybersecurity teams could cut manual handoffs as Filigran ties intelligence, validation and remediation together in one AI workflow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
NCC Group logs record July ransomware cases as AI rises
Malware

NCC Group logs record July ransomware cases as AI rises

Industrial operators faced sustained pressure in July, as ransomware attacks hit 894 cases and AI-assisted tactics began to reshape threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Forcepoint names Vincent Merlin as Chief Marketing Officer
Firewalls

Forcepoint names Vincent Merlin as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire signals Forcepoint's push to sharpen its AI security sales as rivals vie for enterprise spending on data protection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Interprefy launches Media Hub for post-event content
Software-as-a-Service

Interprefy launches Media Hub for post-event content

Event organisers can now reuse recordings and captions for a year, as Interprefy's new hub aims to speed multilingual post-event distribution.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Four in five AI tools lack IT oversight, Reco finds
Data Protection

Four in five AI tools lack IT oversight, Reco finds

Enterprise teams are exposing data and workflow systems as AI agents spread without approval, leaving most tools outside IT control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users
Hybrid & Remote Work

Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users

USB4 support and up to 8TB capacity put Samsung's new portable drives in the premium bracket, but Australian pricing is still unconfirmed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances
Smart Home

LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances

The wider roll-out targets smaller homes, pairing flush installation with larger capacities across kitchens and laundry rooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
AI agents expose revenue gaps across major websites
Customer Experience

AI agents expose revenue gaps across major websites

Most major websites are unprepared for AI agents, with D3 Research finding 84% of readable policy files scored a D or F.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
The next capability centre won't have more seats-it will have more valuable ones
Data Analytics

The next capability centre won't have more seats-it will have more valuable ones

Smaller firms are adopting micro-GCCs as AI and cloud tools make specialist offshore teams viable without large headcount or campuses.

By Jasjit Singh Anand • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Asian corporates embrace AI & embedded FX services
Software-as-a-Service

Asian corporates embrace AI & embedded FX services

Asian firms want faster FX hedging, but weak bank API links could slow automation in treasury systems despite rising AI adoption.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
ShardLab joins StoreHub in payments & rewards push
Software-as-a-Service

ShardLab joins StoreHub in payments & rewards push

The tie-up gives both firms access to more than 20,000 merchant sites as they test new payments and rewards products across Asia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Glean launches Tau to cut enterprise AI token costs
Software-as-a-Service

Glean launches Tau to cut enterprise AI token costs

Businesses could slash AI spending as Glean says its desktop workspace used 81% fewer tokens than Claude Cowork in tests.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Singapore leads Southeast Asia shopping app growth
Data Analytics

Singapore leads Southeast Asia shopping app growth

Rising acquisition costs are pushing shopping app marketers to lean more on paid channels as Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia outpace global growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Everpure raises outlook after record second-quarter revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Everpure raises outlook after record second-quarter revenue

Higher demand for AI and hyperscale products helped lift revenue 38% to USD $1.2 billion, prompting Everpure to raise full-year guidance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Wiz says many cloud alerts are not real attack paths
Cloud Security

Wiz says many cloud alerts are not real attack paths

Contextual checks cut more than half of high-priority cloud findings, as Wiz warns teams are wasting time on alerts that do not enable attack paths.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Microsoft patches two critical Active Directory flaws
Firewalls

Microsoft patches two critical Active Directory flaws

The flaws could have let attackers hijack identities and take over domains in environments where Active Directory still runs most enterprise access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Token appoints former HSBC security chief to board
Digital Transformation

Token appoints former HSBC security chief to board

Enterprises weighing autonomous AI controls now have a former HSBC security chief on Token's board as it targets risky agent actions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026