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Apricorn gains FIPS 140-3 validation for ASK3 drive
Data Protection

Apricorn gains FIPS 140-3 validation for ASK3 drive

US federal buyers and regulated sectors gain a new option as Apricorn's ASK3 gets FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation for encrypted storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
inDrive names new leaders for food, ads & delivery
Fintech

inDrive names new leaders for food, ads & delivery

The move signals inDrive's push into groceries, ads and courier services to deepen user engagement and diversify revenue across 48 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Marqeta & BVNK link stablecoins to Mastercard cards
Fintech

Marqeta & BVNK link stablecoins to Mastercard cards

Card and wallet providers could tap digital dollar spending without changing merchant checkout systems under the new tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
DroneShield names Rebecca Lowde as Chief Financial Officer
Fintech

DroneShield names Rebecca Lowde as Chief Financial Officer

Revenue visibility has risen above AUD $250 million as DroneShield secures its first RfRecon order and prepares for a finance handover.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Uniper cuts hiring delays with AI recruitment agent
Software-as-a-Service

Uniper cuts hiring delays with AI recruitment agent

The energy group has trimmed hiring bottlenecks, cutting candidate sign-off time by 27 days and speeding screening by 13 days with AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Datasite partners Rogo on AI deal room integration
Software-as-a-Service

Datasite partners Rogo on AI deal room integration

Deal teams can query live transaction documents without exporting them, as the tie-up keeps sensitive M&A work inside Datasite's permissioned rooms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
RavenDB launches Quill for AI agents on SQL databases
Software-as-a-Service

RavenDB launches Quill for AI agents on SQL databases

It could cut the cost and delay of bringing AI agents to regulated data by letting firms use live SQL systems without migration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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LoanPro AI tool cuts loan servicing call times 15%
Software-as-a-Service

LoanPro AI tool cuts loan servicing call times 15%

Loan servicers could see fewer escalations and faster calls as the new interface also creates an audit trail for compliance checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Sunderland extends Seriös Group data partnership deal
Data Analytics

Sunderland extends Seriös Group data partnership deal

A shared data platform is now helping Sunderland link match preparation, fan engagement and sales, as clubs chase better decisions and growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Digital banking now drives customer loyalty, study finds
Data Protection

Digital banking now drives customer loyalty, study finds

Many customers would switch providers for a better online service, as banks face pressure to make digital tools more personal and secure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Netcraft wins five more top US banks as takedowns rise
Phishing

Netcraft wins five more top US banks as takedowns rise

Banking groups are increasingly paying for rapid removal of phishing and impersonation scams as AI-driven attacks spread across multiple channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Borderless AI buys Cayman Employment for island expansion
Fintech

Borderless AI buys Cayman Employment for island expansion

Clients hiring in the Cayman Islands can now handle payroll, permits and compliance on one platform after Borderless AI took direct control locally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Core to Cloud names ex-Currys CIO Andy Gamble Chair
Digital Transformation

Core to Cloud names ex-Currys CIO Andy Gamble Chair

The appointment gives the cybersecurity firm a buyer-side voice on strategy as it targets more UK enterprise and mid-market customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Mphasis strikes AI modernisation pact with TechnoPro
DevOps

Mphasis strikes AI modernisation pact with TechnoPro

Japan-based clients in finance and manufacturing will gain AI tools to replace legacy systems and speed software development under the pact.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
UK firms confident on T+1 but not ready, Tokenovate warns
Digital Transformation

UK firms confident on T+1 but not ready, Tokenovate warns

Funding gaps and manual processing mean most post-trade firms are not yet ready for the UK's faster T+1 settlement cycle.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
LMNTRIX appoints Kevin Wright to lead UK growth
Network Security

LMNTRIX appoints Kevin Wright to lead UK growth

Growing demand for managed detection and response is driving the company's UK expansion as boards face tougher resilience expectations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Protectt.ai launches MCP security solution for BFSI
Data Protection

Protectt.ai launches MCP security solution for BFSI

Banks face new exposure from AI agents linking to internal systems, as the platform aims to block data leaks and unauthorised actions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Rocket launches z/Assurance for IBM Z risk & compliance
Data Protection

Rocket launches z/Assurance for IBM Z risk & compliance

Only 24% of IT leaders feel highly confident about tackling mainframe vulnerabilities next year, as new AI and quantum risks mount.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month