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Basware customers focus on trust as AI expands in finance
Robotics

Basware customers focus on trust as AI expands in finance

Finance chiefs are demanding more evidence that AI can be trusted in invoice and payment controls, as errors could affect compliance and suppliers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Sonatype launches Nexus Repository Pro+ for AI screening
Application Security

Sonatype launches Nexus Repository Pro+ for AI screening

It blocks malicious or policy-breaking software and AI artefacts at intake, helping enterprises cut build failures, rework and release risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
WatchGuard deepens Fiji tie-up with Datec after gold status
Data Protection

WatchGuard deepens Fiji tie-up with Datec after gold status

More Fijian businesses will gain access to managed cybersecurity services as WatchGuard strengthens local support through Datec's Gold Partner status.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Survey says annual pentest obsolete amid rapid code releases
Manufacturing

Survey says annual pentest obsolete amid rapid code releases

Rapid release cycles are leaving many firms exposed between checks, with 90% of security and engineering leaders calling the annual pentest obsolete.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Annual pentest seen as obsolete by 90% of leaders
Manufacturing

Annual pentest seen as obsolete by 90% of leaders

With software now shipping daily or faster, most leaders say periodic checks leave dangerous gaps between tests and fixes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tech Mahindra acquires Finastra cash management suite
Fintech

Tech Mahindra acquires Finastra cash management suite

The acquisition gives Tech Mahindra direct control of software used by banks to manage cash visibility, liquidity and account structures across markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Navigator names Janet Hotz as Chief Operating Officer
Airlines

Navigator names Janet Hotz as Chief Operating Officer

The London-based travel media firm is formalising its leadership as it expands abroad, with Janet Hotz to oversee operations across multiple markets.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Global cyber attacks jump 48% as phishing rises
Ransomware

Global cyber attacks jump 48% as phishing rises

Organisations faced 2,803 attacks a week on average in September as phishing and ransomware added to pressure on corporate and public sector systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Nintex launches process tool to tie AI to workflows
Manufacturing

Nintex launches process tool to tie AI to workflows

Rising demand for governed AI automation is pushing enterprises to seek platforms that link process knowledge with complex workflows and oversight.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

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Yoono appoints Ilan Davimes to lead Crown Dependencies
Risk & Compliance

Yoono appoints Ilan Davimes to lead Crown Dependencies

The hire aims to help the compliance software maker deepen ties with Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man firms facing tougher due diligence demands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
TBC Bank Uzbekistan launches Apple Pay for customers
Fintech

TBC Bank Uzbekistan launches Apple Pay for customers

The rollout gives TBC Bank Uzbekistan customers a faster way to pay in shops and online as digital wallets gain ground in the market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
GSS adds AI cloud review tool to sanctions platform
Artificial Intelligence

GSS adds AI cloud review tool to sanctions platform

Banks and other financial firms could update sanctions controls faster, as the new tool cuts review times from two days to under four hours.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
TEKenable folds Tether into brand after Salesforce growth
Customer Relationship Management

TEKenable folds Tether into brand after Salesforce growth

The group plans to hire more staff as enterprise demand for its Salesforce services rises across Ireland and the UK.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
UK businesses back Open Banking but trust concerns grow
Payment Technologies

UK businesses back Open Banking but trust concerns grow

Trust and oversight are now the biggest hurdles for wider Open Banking use, even as 94% of UK businesses say they may trial it soon.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Nearly half of firms report rogue AI agent actions
DevOps

Nearly half of firms report rogue AI agent actions

Many firms still lack the controls to trace or halt AI agents, leaving unauthorised API calls and data changes to go unnoticed for hours or days.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
UK workers lose 28 days a year to poor data handling
Data governance

UK workers lose 28 days a year to poor data handling

Poor data practices are costing the UK economy £53.37 billion a year, as workers spend 28 days annually on inefficient tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
UK consumers more frustrated by AI customer service
Customer Experience

UK consumers more frustrated by AI customer service

Six in 10 UK respondents said AI customer service was frustrating, with handovers to human staff proving a particular weak point.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI & ICBA ally to boost community bank cyber defences
Risk & Compliance

OpenAI & ICBA ally to boost community bank cyber defences

Smaller lenders will get subsidised access to OpenAI's defensive cyber tools, plus training, as ICBA seeks to close a widening security gap.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month