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Swift readies blockchain ledger for bank payment pilots
Fintech

Swift readies blockchain ledger for bank payment pilots

Seventeen banks will test whether tokenised deposits can speed cross-border payments and extend settlement beyond normal market hours.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Robbyant open-sources LingBot-World 2.0 for live video
Robotics

Robbyant open-sources LingBot-World 2.0 for live video

The model can run for up to an hour at 720p and 60 frames per second, with real-time controls and multi-user interaction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
OpenAI launches GPT-Live for ChatGPT Voice globally
AI Ethics & Governance

OpenAI launches GPT-Live for ChatGPT Voice globally

ChatGPT users worldwide will get more natural spoken exchanges, as the new full-duplex system listens and talks at the same time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
HTEC launches OneLoopAi to track AI spending value
DevOps

HTEC launches OneLoopAi to track AI spending value

Mounting scrutiny over AI budgets is pushing software teams to prove whether the tools speed delivery enough to justify their cost.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Xero adds AI tools to JAX for small business finance
Software-as-a-Service

Xero adds AI tools to JAX for small business finance

The rollout aims to cut manual bookkeeping and speed cash flow decisions for Xero's 5 million customers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Sovos launches global tax compliance intelligence platform
Software-as-a-Service

Sovos launches global tax compliance intelligence platform

Governments' real-time checks are forcing multinationals to reconcile tax data across systems before discrepancies trigger regulatory scrutiny.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
TMS deploys FourKites for live ocean & rail tracking
Software-as-a-Service

TMS deploys FourKites for live ocean & rail tracking

The move gives the consumer brand earlier disruption alerts and a shared view of ocean and rail shipments, cutting manual checks and late-delivery fines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

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Utilities & telecoms firms face widespread payment woes
Fintech

Utilities & telecoms firms face widespread payment woes

Payment disruptions are worsening customer experience at utilities and telecoms firms, with 99% of respondents reporting some form of issue.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Nuvo adds CreditRiskMonitor risk data to finance workflows
Fintech

Nuvo adds CreditRiskMonitor risk data to finance workflows

Finance teams can now spot customer distress earlier as Nuvo embeds CreditRiskMonitor's risk alerts and credit guidance into automated workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hovership appoints Mike Maya as national sales chief
Customer Experience

Hovership appoints Mike Maya as national sales chief

The regional parcel carrier is betting on Mike Maya's enterprise sales experience to deepen ties with big shippers as it expands across the US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Depa picks Modern Treasury for cross-border payments
Software-as-a-Service

Depa picks Modern Treasury for cross-border payments

The move gives Depa a single way to route dollar and stablecoin transfers, as it expands access to clients in more than 90 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
StorONE version 4.0 lets active arrays power tiering
Data Protection

StorONE version 4.0 lets active arrays power tiering

Existing flash arrays can now be reused for tiering, as StorONE aims to cut reliance on scarce new hardware and lower storage costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
U.S. Bank launches Enhanced Payments for small firms
Fintech

U.S. Bank launches Enhanced Payments for small firms

Small businesses can now send ACH, wire and instant payments digitally, with lower fees and no branch visit needed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Nium acquires Cypher to expand digital assets push
Crypto

Nium acquires Cypher to expand digital assets push

The deal gives Nium specialist wallet and on-chain expertise as demand rises for payments that link cards, transfers and stablecoins.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK shoppers back security checks but quit slow checkouts
Fintech

UK shoppers back security checks but quit slow checkouts

Payment providers risk losing sales as four in ten UK shoppers abandon purchases when security checks delay or fail at checkout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Hyderabad police deploy Blue Cloud's SOCEYE platform
Data Protection

Hyderabad police deploy Blue Cloud's SOCEYE platform

The rollout gives Hyderabad City Police a live tool to verify claims, route online complaints and preserve evidence across multiple Indian languages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Confirmation of Payee passes 150 million checks in year
Data Protection

Confirmation of Payee passes 150 million checks in year

The name-checking service is now helping avert scam losses and mistaken payments, with more than 150 million checks completed in its first year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Wagepoint & Xero boost Canadian payroll integration
Software-as-a-Service

Wagepoint & Xero boost Canadian payroll integration

The new link should cut manual reconciliation and give smaller firms a clearer view of cash flow as costs and admin pressures mount.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago