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KredosAi raises USD $7 million in Series A led by BMW
Software-as-a-Service

KredosAi raises USD $7 million in Series A led by BMW

Rising delinquencies are pushing enterprises to adopt AI collections tools, as BMW i Ventures backs KredosAi's USD $7 million Series A.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Abacus London office grows to 129 staff in 10 years
Data Protection

Abacus London office grows to 129 staff in 10 years

Growth in regulated sectors has turned Abacus's London office into an EMEA hub with 129 staff and more than 1,200 clients across 25 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
SpeakUp launches Sienna Insights for compliance teams
Data Protection

SpeakUp launches Sienna Insights for compliance teams

Compliance teams can now query live case data in seconds as SpeakUp's new tool aims to cut manual reporting and investigation work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Nextcloud launches global partner scheme for app vendors
Software-as-a-Service

Nextcloud launches global partner scheme for app vendors

Customers could soon get thousands more workplace apps as Nextcloud seeks to lift its store from 600 to 6,000 within a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Adding AI to a platform is easy, adding it without breaking your security isn't
Data Protection

Adding AI to a platform is easy, adding it without breaking your security isn't

Most firms rushing AI into sensitive systems lack basic access controls, leaving customer data exposed to wider breaches and governance gaps.

By Justin Smith • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Finance leaders lose AI gains to verification work
Software-as-a-Service

Finance leaders lose AI gains to verification work

Many finance teams are spending the equivalent of days a week checking AI outputs, wiping out hoped-for productivity gains and slowing adoption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Vault365 appoints Stephen Seagrave as Senior Data Architect
Data Protection

Vault365 appoints Stephen Seagrave as Senior Data Architect

The hire bolsters Vault365's channel push as demand rises for backup and recovery planning to limit disruption from cyber incidents and system failures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Copious launches Litigated.com AI for legal workflows
Data Protection

Copious launches Litigated.com AI for legal workflows

Law firms could cut hours from disclosure reviews and evidence handling as the platform is already in commercial use in the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Authologic adds Google Wallet support for KYC checks
Gaming

Authologic adds Google Wallet support for KYC checks

The integration lets regulated firms verify customers with reusable digital IDs while reducing repeated uploads and manual checks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Most dealmakers say human-only M&A decisions untenable
Data Analytics

Most dealmakers say human-only M&A decisions untenable

With AI now embedded in most deal processes, 62% of senior M&A executives say human-only decision-making is no longer defensible.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Regulatory technology stories

Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards

The payments firm's diversity work has put it in contention alongside two senior leaders as the awards spotlight women in technology workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Innovation City launches first sovereign AI data centre
Robotics

Innovation City launches first sovereign AI data centre

Businesses handling sensitive AI workloads in the Gulf can now keep compute and data in the UAE as chip shortages squeeze demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
FCA finalises UK crypto rules for firms & stablecoins
Crypto

FCA finalises UK crypto rules for firms & stablecoins

Britain's crypto firms face mandatory FCA authorisation, while lighter stablecoin capital rules may help keep business and liquidity in the UK.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030
Data Protection

FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030

About 11 million UK adults could use autonomous AI for money management, raising fresh concerns over fraud, control and market concentration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete

The move targets government and critical infrastructure clients seeking secure AI deployment inside complex operations rather than advisory support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Innovation City opens sovereign AI hub in Ras Al Khaimah
Data Protection

Innovation City opens sovereign AI hub in Ras Al Khaimah

Businesses in Ras Al Khaimah can now run AI workloads on scarce Nvidia B200 chips while keeping data under UAE jurisdiction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
WealthAi & Flanks join forces on wealth data platform
Software-as-a-Service

WealthAi & Flanks join forces on wealth data platform

Wealth managers could cut manual reconciliation as the tie-up gives access to data from more than 650 financial institutions in one system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Klarna partners Money Wellness on free Money MOT checks
Buy Now Pay Later

Klarna partners Money Wellness on free Money MOT checks

The tie-up puts debt and budgeting advice inside a major shopping app, giving UK users an early route to free financial support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago