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ExtraHop names Rupert Clayson to lead EMEA sales push

Regional demand for network evidence is rising as organisations in EMEA seek to monitor AI traffic and trust security automation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Fintech

Physical cards still key as German debit use surges

Germany's debit card boom is forcing banks to rethink cards as digital wallets rise, with annual transactions jumping from 3.9 billion to 10.9 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data governance

AI edge in group protection hinges on data quality

Poor member records could blunt insurers' AI gains, leaving group protection providers unable to improve underwriting, claims or service consistently.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Mphasis revenue rises 17.4% on AI-led contract wins

AI-linked deals helped lift Mphasis's quarterly new contract wins to USD 466 million, while earnings per share climbed 19.2% to ₹29.4.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Robotics

Forrester warns of shadow AI governance gap in Asia Pacific

One in three large Asia Pacific enterprises will struggle to govern shadow AI agents as staff-built tools outpace internal controls, Forrester says.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Encryption

Data Governance in Banking: A Framework for Better Data Quality

Poor data can undermine compliance, fraud detection and reporting, making strong governance essential for banks handling sensitive customer records.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Risk & Compliance

Uptiq launches GovernAI for financial institutions

The tool is meant to ease board and regulator concerns by giving lenders audit trails, approvals and user controls for AI agents.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Wipro names Angan Guha to lead Americas 2 business

The appointment signals Wipro's push to strengthen client ties and growth across key sectors in the Americas 2 region from 8 December 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

Birbank Private named Azerbaijan's top private bank

Rapid asset growth and a 71.8% jump in clients helped the wealth arm become the first Azerbaijani bank to win the award.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Human Capital Management

Remote launches expense cards for Employer of Record staff

Eligible workers on Remote's Employer of Record service can now pay for business expenses without using personal cards, easing reimbursement delays.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Small Business

British Business Bank backs Beach Point SME fund with £59m

The state-backed lender's latest commitment takes its potential support for Beach Point above £100 million, widening finance for smaller firms outside London.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Security Operations Centres

Barrier Networks appoints Jordan Craig as consultant

The hire underscores how cyber security firms are racing to adapt services as AI reshapes both attacks and defences for customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

CSA Cyber moves UK office to Gloucester city centre

Almost 100 staff will shift to The Forum in early 2027, keeping the Gloucester-founded cyber security firm in the city centre.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data governance

Finance workers share sensitive data with AI tools

Nearly half of finance and insurance staff using AI at work have pasted sensitive information into tools without employer approval, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data Analytics

Sinch launches Australian hosting region for Mailgun

Banks, hospitals and universities can now keep transactional email data and logs onshore under the new region, easing compliance pressure.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Data Governance in Banking: A Framework for Better Data Quality

Poor-quality records can undermine compliance, slow onboarding and weaken fraud checks, making robust data governance essential for banks.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Data centers

Equinix opens SG6 data centre in Singapore for AI demand

The new site adds 8 MW of capacity and 1,550 cabinets as Singapore faces tighter limits on land and energy use amid AI-driven demand.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Waracle chief David Tuck lands top business honours

The consultancy's 30% turnover growth and new client wins have put it among Britain's fastest-rising tech firms, while David Tuck joins a top leaders list.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • Last week