Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
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ZYMIX launches UK social super app for Gen Z users
The app aims to cut the need for Gen Z users to juggle separate services, as UK adults now use 41 apps a month on average.
Ecommpay launches partial approval for card payments
Merchants can now recover some revenue from underfunded cards, with Ecommpay's new option letting issuers approve a smaller payment instead of declining it.
UK leaders fear AI gap as training lags, survey finds
Many UK executives are masking AI uncertainty, with 38% fearing their careers will suffer unless they upskill within a year.
Finastra launches AI repair tool for payment banks
Banks handling failed payments could cut repair times as Finastra adds scheme-aware AI guidance to its OperatorAssist platform.
Air IT launches AI services to close SME decision gap
SMEs under pressure to prove returns from AI can now tap pre-built agents and workshops aimed at turning pilot projects into measurable gains.
Finastra launches supply chain finance product for banks
Banks can now bundle trade, lending and supply chain finance in one system, with AI tools aimed at reducing risk and speeding onboarding.
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The bank aims to cut IT complexity and operating costs as generative and agentic AI move beyond pilots into core systems.
Finance teams trim software stacks as AI use rises
AI is becoming routine in finance departments, even as most teams now run six tools or fewer and plan further consolidation.
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Large enterprises can now build governed AI on fragmented data without moving it, as Acceldata targets regulated sectors with xFactory.
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Plumery launches rescue plan for digital banking exits
Banks facing expensive digital platform exits will get migration support from Plumery, which is waiving licence fees for up to 24 months.
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Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE
Rising production incidents and AI governance gaps are driving demand for Komodor's platform, which lets teams run and control agents at scale.
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SymphonyAI launches AI platform for continuous compliance
Banks face growing pressure to monitor financial crime risks continuously as most compliance teams still rely on manual reviews.
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Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
Autonomous agents, soaring AI bills and new governance demands could strain public services and reshape how firms manage costs, jobs and power use.
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