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Hyland launches AI tools for finance, SAP & education
EduTech

Hyland launches AI tools for finance, SAP & education

The new releases aim to cut manual coding, tighten SAP integration and simplify student records as businesses seek embedded AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
LangWatch launches open-source tool for AI red-teaming
Data Protection

LangWatch launches open-source tool for AI red-teaming

The framework is designed to expose hidden risks in production AI systems that can be missed by conventional one-off tests.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Relativity to open Singapore hub as Asia demand grows
Data Protection

Relativity to open Singapore hub as Asia demand grows

Rising legal and compliance workloads across Asia Pacific are boosting demand for its AI tools, prompting plans for local hiring in Singapore this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence
Software-as-a-Service

Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence

Financial firms could cut manual due diligence and RFP work as Broadridge embeds CENTRL's AI tools across asset management and retirement products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
Firewalls

How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success

Long-term client trust has helped the Egyptian MSP upgrade 75% of its SonicWall hardware base and expand managed security services.

By Gaëlle Perrin • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Unified Communications

Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034

Cloud and AI demand is driving heavy investment in new facilities, with the global market forecast to more than triple by 2034.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

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Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

More than half of Americans used AI to manage money last year, as consumers increasingly expect financial apps to offer guidance, not just data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Payment failures put GBP £1.7bn in UK sales at risk
Disaster Recovery

Payment failures put GBP £1.7bn in UK sales at risk

Shoppers are abandoning purchases within minutes of outages, exposing retailers and venues to losses that quickly mount beyond GBP £1.7 billion a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves as Chief Commercial Officer
Digital Transformation

Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves as Chief Commercial Officer

The hire comes as Wagepoint seeks to turn new products and a refreshed brand into wider uptake among Canadian small businesses and advisers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Scotland tech optimism holds as AI adoption surges
Data Analytics

Scotland tech optimism holds as AI adoption surges

Nearly all Scottish tech firms now use AI, with full adoption doubling to 18% as sales and cashflow improve despite softer confidence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
UK bolt-on acquisitions fall 61% as AI shifts focus
Partner Programmes

UK bolt-on acquisitions fall 61% as AI shifts focus

Technology dealmaking fell sharply as investors redirected capital towards artificial intelligence, with UK bolt-on volumes dropping to 44 in 2025.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users
Crypto

Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users

UK Coinbase users can now unlock cash from Bitcoin and Ether holdings in seconds, but rapid price swings could trigger liquidation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML
Biometrics

Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML

Australia's widened AML rules are pushing real estate, law and accounting firms to tighten onboarding checks before the reforms bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand
DevOps

Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand

Enterprise users are turning to Azul to cut Java cloud costs and compliance risks as finance, healthcare and telecoms demand jumped sharply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft's AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company's NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth
Crypto

An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth

Unclear tax rules could deter crypto participation in New Zealand as Inland Revenue weighs whether DeFi transfers count as disposals.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push
Software-as-a-Service

American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push

Business customers could soon get more automated spending controls as American Express buys Hyper to add AI expense tools to its commercial services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform
Disaster Recovery

Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform

Banks and credit unions could cut development cycles from weeks to days as the tool adds governed AI code generation to Q2's platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026