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Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist

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Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist for its platform securing and governing autonomous AI agent identities.
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European banks see AI cutting jobs mainly via attrition

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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European banks expect AI to shrink staff only slightly, with most projected job losses coming through routine attrition, not mass cuts.
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Coder.com unveils governance stack for AI coding agents

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Coder.com rolls out governance stack to bring AI coding agents into self-hosted dev setups, promising tighter security, control and visibility.
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What business leaders need to know about AI in 2026 and risk

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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AI in 2026 will bring harsher harms and huge gains, forcing business to prioritise governance, greener models and pragmatic industrial uses.
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US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
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Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.
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Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Jen Easterly, ex-CISA Director, joins Huntress' Strategic Advisory Board to enhance AI-led cybersecurity as the firm advances its USD $1.5 billion growth.
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SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as Chief Financial Officer

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as CFO to lead global finance during growth, leveraging his extensive experience in tech-focused financial strategy and transformation.
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Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
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Morgan Stanley partners with Wise to boost FX settlements

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Morgan Stanley has partnered with Wise to enhance its foreign exchange settlement capabilities, marking a first for an investment bank in this area.
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LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.
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Booster's Savvy card finalist at Banking Tech Awards

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Booster's Savvy debit card has been named a finalist in two categories at the Fintech Futures 2024 Banking Tech Awards, competing against major banks.
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Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Climate X's report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.
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Reltio appoints James Redfern as new Chief Financial Officer

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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Reltio has named James Redfern as its new CFO to lead global finance during a pivotal growth phase, leveraging AI opportunities.
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CyberArk to acquire Venafi for $1.54 billion in major deal

Tue, 21st May 2024
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CyberArk will acquire Venafi for $1.54B, aiming to enhance its machine identity security platform and expand its market.
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Fivetran reaches landmark with over 500 data connectors offered

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Fivetran breaks record with 500 data connectors, offering the largest number in the field to aid enterprises in centralising data for AI, predictive analytics and operational use.
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JPMorgan Chase leads as AI research powerhouse – report

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Newly data by Evident shows JPMorgan Chase's ongoing rise as a leading force in AI research, with a significant increase in output.
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Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.
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Publicis Sapient & Google Cloud to launch Retail Media Network Accelerator

Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud to launch a Retail Media Network Accelerator, providing a platform for clients to boost revenue via customised ads and enhance customer engagement.
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Fivetran unveils new capabilities supporting Delta Lake on Amazon S3

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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Fivetran expands offering with new support for Delta Lake on Amazon S3, new capabilities aim to enhance data lake usage and governability.