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Google Cloud launches fault injection testing preview
Disaster Recovery

Google Cloud launches fault injection testing preview

Fault testing aims to cut outage risk for cloud users as Google Cloud previews a tool that simulates failures before customers are hit.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today
Google Cloud maps OKF bundles into Knowledge Catalog
Data governance

Google Cloud maps OKF bundles into Knowledge Catalog

AI agents could gain governed access to reusable context as bundles are indexed alongside tables and files, under Google Cloud's new model.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
FV Bank launches global managed accounts for fintechs
Fintech

FV Bank launches global managed accounts for fintechs

Fintechs and payment platforms can now offer branded accounts and cross-border transfers without juggling multiple banking and compliance providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Forcepoint names Vincent Merlin as Chief Marketing Officer
Data Protection

Forcepoint names Vincent Merlin as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire signals Forcepoint's push to sharpen its AI security sales as rivals vie for enterprise spending on data protection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Fragmented payment systems are costing your business
Digital Transformation

Fragmented payment systems are costing your business

Reconciliation delays and duplicate admin are draining cash flow as businesses juggle card, wallet and debit payments across separate systems.

By Masseh Haidary • 4 min read • Yesterday
NiCE opens ANZ event as contact centres rethink AI
Digital Transformation

NiCE opens ANZ event as contact centres rethink AI

Australian contact centres are replacing early AI tools rather than dropping them, with chatbots still the top investment priority over the next 12 months.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Omnissa ONE 2026 to focus on trust in workplace AI
Robotics

Omnissa ONE 2026 to focus on trust in workplace AI

Enterprises face a growing oversight gap, as Omnissa says 75% of managed devices carry unsanctioned AI tools before policies catch up.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
The next stage of HR AI adoption in Asia starts with two things
Software-as-a-Service

The next stage of HR AI adoption in Asia starts with two things

Asia's HR teams risk inaccurate or exposed employee data unless AI is built on unified records and tightly governed access.

By Brian Ip • 6 min read • Today
Multiplier raises USD $6 million seed led by Lux Capital
Data Protection

Multiplier raises USD $6 million seed led by Lux Capital

Asset managers are turning to bespoke AI as Multiplier says its software can protect proprietary research and speed up workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Kyndryl expands Broadcom tie-up for private cloud AI
Virtualisation

Kyndryl expands Broadcom tie-up for private cloud AI

Enterprises facing tighter data and cyber controls will get more support as Kyndryl deepens its Broadcom alliance around VMware Cloud Foundation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director
Data Protection

Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director

Demand for managed cyber security services is rising as organisations struggle to keep pace with more complex threats and stretched internal teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
North East tech firms urge closer procurement ties
Supply Chain

North East tech firms urge closer procurement ties

Greater early engagement could help smaller tech firms win public contracts and turn North East procurement into a driver of local growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Businesses urged to use 159 to fight payment fraud
Phishing

Businesses urged to use 159 to fight payment fraud

Businesses risk sharper losses from phone scams unless staff know to verify suspicious calls using 159, as UK payment fraud hit GBP £1.28 billion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Wildfire to lead Serve First UK communications drive
Software-as-a-Service

Wildfire to lead Serve First UK communications drive

The appointment gives Serve First a sharper UK profile as it seeks to stand out in a crowded AI and customer experience software market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response
Digital Transformation

Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response

Cybersecurity teams could cut manual handoffs as Filigran ties intelligence, validation and remediation together in one AI workflow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Xpedeon survey finds UK construction systems still split
Digital Transformation

Xpedeon survey finds UK construction systems still split

Fragmented project and finance tools are leaving most large UK builders without a fully integrated view of costs, risk and progress.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
HID to showcase access & identity products in Australia
Data Protection

HID to showcase access & identity products in Australia

Australian organisations are weighing phased upgrades as HID pushes mobile credentials, biometrics and secure readers to modernise ageing access systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday