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GK Software launches retail AI framework GK Agentic
Hybrid Cloud

GK Software launches retail AI framework GK Agentic

It aims to cut costs and complexity for large retailers by letting staff use AI agents on existing devices and approved internal data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Quiq launches Voice Assist for live customer calls
Software-as-a-Service

Quiq launches Voice Assist for live customer calls

The new tool could cut handling time by letting agents send messages and complete tasks during live calls without leaving one conversation record.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
CloudBolt launches free cloud platform for 100 resources
Storage

CloudBolt launches free cloud platform for 100 resources

Teams can now trial full cloud management software on live systems without budget approval, as CloudBolt lifts its learning curve.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cycode launches agentic code scanning & attack chaining
DevOps

Cycode launches agentic code scanning & attack chaining

Security teams could see fewer false positives and faster fixes as Cycode's new system blends rule-based checks with AI to trace attack paths.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
21 banks back USD stablecoin venture for global use
Crypto

21 banks back USD stablecoin venture for global use

The move could give banks a regulated foothold in digital payments as they seek to challenge crypto issuers and settle transactions faster.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation
Digital Transformation

Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation

Enterprises want production-grade AI with stronger governance, and AWS validation may help Altimetrik win more deployment work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hetzner launches GEX45 GPU server for AI workloads
Data Protection

Hetzner launches GEX45 GPU server for AI workloads

A lower-cost option for AI, rendering and CAD users, the dedicated server keeps sensitive workloads in Europe under GDPR and ISO 27001 controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Mambu launches Intelligent Core for agentic banking AI
Software-as-a-Service

Mambu launches Intelligent Core for agentic banking AI

Banks could use the new platform to automate routine tasks and speed decisions, but only within strict guardrails and audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Jazz launches data loss prevention app on CrowdStrike
Data Protection

Jazz launches data loss prevention app on CrowdStrike

Falcon customers can now get pre-investigated data protection findings in one console, cutting triage work without adding another endpoint agent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Salesforce backs HiBob in AI-driven workforce data push
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce backs HiBob in AI-driven workforce data push

The investment gives HiBob fresh backing to turn HR records into AI-ready business context as employers automate more day-to-day work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Peacock Bros rebrands Organic Bay Distillery packaging
Small Business

Peacock Bros rebrands Organic Bay Distillery packaging

The redesign is already helping the Bonbeach distiller draw more attention in shops and at trade shows, lifting its perceived value.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Teradata links Autonomous Knowledge Platform to OneLake
Hybrid Cloud

Teradata links Autonomous Knowledge Platform to OneLake

Customers can analyse data without copying it, as the link between Teradata and Microsoft OneLake cuts pipeline costs and governance overhead.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Lumify names new chief executive to tackle skills gap
Digital Transformation

Lumify names new chief executive to tackle skills gap

Employers' AI investment is outpacing retraining, prompting Lumify to expand its leadership as it targets the workforce skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Aviation communications become vital to supply chains
Space

Aviation communications become vital to supply chains

Airlines need earlier, more reliable updates to plan around late deliveries and repairs as supply chain failures cost at least USD $11 billion.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Last week
Rubrik & CrowdStrike launch faster identity attack fix
Data Protection

Rubrik & CrowdStrike launch faster identity attack fix

Integrated automation aims to cut identity-breach recovery from days to hours, reducing manual work for security teams during outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
SEON partners Exist Software Labs on fraud tools in Asia
Software-as-a-Service

SEON partners Exist Software Labs on fraud tools in Asia

The deal gives banks and fintechs in the Philippines and Southeast Asia wider access to fraud checks as online transactions surge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Gigamon names Grant Yacomeni as chief security officer
Data Protection

Gigamon names Grant Yacomeni as chief security officer

The hire signals rising pressure on security teams as AI expands attack surfaces across hybrid cloud systems and customer data flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth

Asia Pacific buyers are replacing ageing storage to ready data systems for AI, helping Hitachi Vantara lift product revenue 52% in the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Saviynt launches 12-city AI identity security roadshow
Data Protection

Saviynt launches 12-city AI identity security roadshow

Organisations are being pushed to tighten controls as AI systems often get broader access than staff in similar roles, Saviynt said.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week