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AI moves from hype to targeted frontline & finance use
Digital Transformation

AI moves from hype to targeted frontline & finance use

Businesses are narrowing AI deployments to specific tasks as scrutiny grows over costs, returns and the need for human judgement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Yesterday
Modulr appoints Jakub Zmuda & Mark Buitenhek for Europe
Fintech

Modulr appoints Jakub Zmuda & Mark Buitenhek for Europe

The payments firm is strengthening its European governance as it targets further growth across the region after reaching profitability last year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
ManageEngine automates TLS certificate post-deployment
Software-as-a-Service

ManageEngine automates TLS certificate post-deployment

Shorter TLS certificate lifespans are set to raise outage risk and admin burden, as teams face far more frequent renewals and installs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Fourthline & Veridas merge in identity verification push
Software-as-a-Service

Fourthline & Veridas merge in identity verification push

Demand for digital identity checks is rising as fraud and compliance risks mount, with the merged group spanning more than 50 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Standard Chartered & Broadcom deepen private cloud tie
Virtualisation

Standard Chartered & Broadcom deepen private cloud tie

The bank says the overhaul has cut deployment times to a day, as it standardises core systems across 54 markets for tighter control and resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian firms urged to boost cyber resilience, AI
Data Protection

Australian firms urged to boost cyber resilience, AI

Boards must now treat cyber security and AI governance as core resilience issues, with Russian-linked threats exposing wider operational risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Yesterday
Adyen appoints Gary Yang as Asia-Pacific President
Fintech

Adyen appoints Gary Yang as Asia-Pacific President

The move signals Adyen's push to deepen local ties in Asia-Pacific as payment providers compete for merchants across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Visa refreshes Infinite cards for Asia Pacific affluent
Fintech

Visa refreshes Infinite cards for Asia Pacific affluent

Affluent cardholders in Asia Pacific will get more tailored travel and dining perks, as Visa splits its premium offering into three tiers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Grappler launches broker settlement service for insurers
Digital Transformation

Grappler launches broker settlement service for insurers

The move aims to slash reconciliation delays and cash blind spots for insurers by automating payments across broker-led chains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
AI leaders warn of shadow risks as adoption races ahead
Digital Transformation

AI leaders warn of shadow risks as adoption races ahead

Adoption of AI is exposing firms to weaker controls, hidden tools and traceability gaps as executives urge tighter governance.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday
HERE launches Studio for no-code apps in regulated firms
Software-as-a-Service

HERE launches Studio for no-code apps in regulated firms

Regulated firms can let non-technical staff build apps in a controlled browser, using approved AI tools and existing security controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cloudera urges Australian firms to tighten AI governance
Data Protection

Cloudera urges Australian firms to tighten AI governance

Fewer than 5% of Australian organisations have scaled AI, leaving data leaks, bias and compliance failures as real risks for business leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Approov expands attestation network to fight AI attacks
Security Information and Event Management

Approov expands attestation network to fight AI attacks

Broader coverage in Mexico and Milan aims to cut latency for mobile security checks as fake app traffic grows more sophisticated.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Rogo & Snowflake deepen AI data tie-up for finance
Software-as-a-Service

Rogo & Snowflake deepen AI data tie-up for finance

Financial firms can now use governed Snowflake data in Rogo's AI tools without moving sensitive records outside existing controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
UK AI firms raise record GBP £4.56bn in Q2 funding
Robotics

UK AI firms raise record GBP £4.56bn in Q2 funding

AI startups drove 57% of UK equity funding by value in Q2, as eight large rounds accounted for almost 80% of disclosed investment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Vero Insurance adds AI sentiment checks in New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Vero Insurance adds AI sentiment checks in New Zealand

It will let staff spot complaints and vulnerability in real time, giving Vero earlier warning of customer distress across its New Zealand teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Pinch Payments opens national hackathon with AUD $50K
Software-as-a-Service

Pinch Payments opens national hackathon with AUD $50K

Developers can win AUD $50,000 by building payment tools on the firm's API, with finalists pitching to fintech investors after a week-long sprint.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday