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Astelia launches agentic AI to cut vulnerability noise
Network Security

Astelia launches agentic AI to cut vulnerability noise

Security teams could cut alert overload as the platform now automates reachability checks and remediation, while keeping human approval in place.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Approov appoints Rex S. Jackson as chairman of board
Fintech

Approov appoints Rex S. Jackson as chairman of board

The boardroom handover comes as Approov pushes its API security tools to counter bots, tampered apps and unauthorised AI agents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services
Digital Transformation

Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services

Partners will be able to sell higher-margin advisory and managed services as organisations brace for AI-driven identity sprawl and PQC risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
meshIQ benchmark finds no single messaging broker wins
DevOps

meshIQ benchmark finds no single messaging broker wins

The benchmark underscores that broker choice depends on workload, with each contender excelling in different durable messaging tests.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Version 1 joins Anthropic's Claude partner network
Manufacturing

Version 1 joins Anthropic's Claude partner network

The move gives regulated-sector customers in the UK and Ireland a new route to deploy Claude models with implementation and compliance support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
AI governance gap leaves firms unable to prove decisions
Data Protection

AI governance gap leaves firms unable to prove decisions

Only 19% of regulated firms can prove how AI-assisted decisions were made, leaving them exposed to audit and regulatory scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink
Software-defined Networking

Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink

Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
OpenAI appoints fintech chiefs to governance boards
Digital Transformation

OpenAI appoints fintech chiefs to governance boards

The appointments bring banking risk expertise to OpenAI as it faces tighter scrutiny over governance while expanding its commercial AI products.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Agentic AI-facilitated spending to hit USD $3.35tn by 2030
Data Protection

Agentic AI-facilitated spending to hit USD $3.35tn by 2030

Household budgets are set to be reshaped as AI agents steer purchases worth USD $3.35tn by 2030, WARC and PHD say.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Bir named among world's top fintechs in neobanking
Digital Transformation

Bir named among world's top fintechs in neobanking

The ranking puts Azerbaijan's digital finance sector on a global stage, as Bir becomes the first South Caucasus firm to join CNBC's neobanking list.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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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 • Last month
Human analysts still handle 46% of brand interactions
Customer Experience

Human analysts still handle 46% of brand interactions

Brands are still relying on people for nearly half of social interactions, highlighting the limits of automation in customer-facing moderation and replies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AccountsIQ warns UK finance leaders on AI governance
Data Protection

AccountsIQ warns UK finance leaders on AI governance

Unchecked AI could distort finance decisions and damage trust, as UK firms rush adoption without enough governance, oversight or training.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Anna Green named Chief Executive of Australian AFCX
Data governance

Anna Green named Chief Executive of Australian AFCX

As Australia braces for tougher scam rules, the exchange is expanding its intelligence-sharing role and separating management from oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Baker Tilly teams with Ode & Anthropic on AI tools
Digital Transformation

Baker Tilly teams with Ode & Anthropic on AI tools

AI tools will be woven into Baker Tilly's advisory, tax and assurance work as firms race to boost efficiency without losing professional judgement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
CLA partners with Digits on AI-native accounting model
Software-as-a-Service

CLA partners with Digits on AI-native accounting model

Clients at CLA's advisory arm will get faster financial insight as the firm trains an in-house AI model on its own workflows and reviews.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
d1g1t launches MCP server for adviser AI workflows
Fintech

d1g1t launches MCP server for adviser AI workflows

Advisers could soon query live portfolio data in plain language, as d1g1t ties its wealth platform to ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Peoples Group backs hybrid models for Canada payments
Fintech

Peoples Group backs hybrid models for Canada payments

As Canada's payments system grows more complex, hybrid access is emerging as a way to cut costs and ease compliance burdens.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month