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EY names 1Kosmos chief executive officer finalist for award
Data Protection

EY names 1Kosmos chief executive officer finalist for award

The shortlist spot highlights 1Kosmos's push into AI-era identity checks as it scales passwordless authentication for regulated industries worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal
Software-as-a-Service

YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal

The Exeter Shopify agency plans recruitment, expansion and acquisitions after YFM Equity Partners committed GBP £7.6 million to support growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
Firewalls

IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations

Businesses testing AI in infrastructure management may gain tighter control over network data, compliance checks and change planning through the new server.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
Software-as-a-Service

Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts

Higher annual sales and profit at Pinewood were helped by new contracts, as testing of its software began at Lithia's US dealerships.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Paysight adds Paymend failed-payment recovery tool
Software-as-a-Service

Paysight adds Paymend failed-payment recovery tool

Merchants could recover more lost sales as the tie-up gives Paysight users access to Paymend's 18% failed-payment recovery rate.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Newo appoints Jason Luo as Chief Executive Officer
Unified Communications

Newo appoints Jason Luo as Chief Executive Officer

Missed calls at small firms are becoming a bigger revenue risk as Newo expands its AI receptionist tools beyond the US and into Europe.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
SAP unveils agentic AI tools for manufacturing supply
Robotics

SAP unveils agentic AI tools for manufacturing supply

Manufacturers could gain faster disruption warnings and automated responses as SAP embeds AI agents into core supply chain workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth
Manufacturing

Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
Virtualisation

Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing

Companies adopting foundation models are being urged to rethink defences as Protegrity’s new tool aims to shield sensitive data during inferencing.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026

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LendingClub to rebrand as Happen Bank in summer 2026
Fintech

LendingClub to rebrand as Happen Bank in summer 2026

The change is intended to reassure five million members that products and account terms stay unchanged during the summer 2026 transition.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
VoCoVo launches AI gateway for retailers' shop floors
Data Protection

VoCoVo launches AI gateway for retailers' shop floors

Retailers can now link existing AI tools to shop-floor staff through headsets, aiming to speed service without new hardware or retraining.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Cognitiv chief executive named EY New York finalist
Data Analytics

Cognitiv chief executive named EY New York finalist

The recognition underlines Cognitiv’s growth as revenue from its ContextGPT product jumped 388% and new clients rose 67% last year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
GapMaps appoints Peter Holmes as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

GapMaps appoints Peter Holmes as Chief Executive Officer

The Melbourne-based software firm is stepping up overseas growth as Peter Holmes takes charge of operations, customer strategy and expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments
Fintech

Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments

AI-driven purchases are raising fraud and compliance concerns as Fime seeks to give merchants and banks a neutral way to verify them.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets
Manufacturing

SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets

Ghost assets can distort reporting and compliance, with SoloTruth's new platform aiming to keep fixed-asset records aligned with reality.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
Hyperscale

Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief

The hire bolsters Salute's push into AI-driven data centre demand as operators seek faster, greener build-outs and fewer suppliers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
DoBusiness.com joins Payments Canada as member in shift
Software-as-a-Service

DoBusiness.com joins Payments Canada as member in shift

Broader access to Canada’s payment-rule body is giving fintech firms a say in the systems that process CAD $103 trillion a year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger
Digital Transformation

Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger

The merger drive has prompted a New York office opening and new leadership aimed at sharpening Alchelyst's sales, operations and investor services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026