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SAS wins 12 Chartis RiskTech100 awards in 2027 rankings
Fintech

SAS wins 12 Chartis RiskTech100 awards in 2027 rankings

Banks and insurers are leaning on integrated risk tools as SAS extends its Top 10 run to 22 years and ranks third overall.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
SEON expands fraud signals to spot AI-made identities
Fintech

SEON expands fraud signals to spot AI-made identities

Risk teams now have 200 more checks to catch synthetic identities and AI-generated fraud by linking behaviour, devices and address data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Shield launches MCP Server for compliance AI access
Data Protection

Shield launches MCP Server for compliance AI access

Compliance teams at regulated banks can now query live surveillance alerts inside Claude, while Shield keeps permissions and records unchanged.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE
Software-as-a-Service

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.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Smarsh adds AI tools for governed communications data
Data Protection

Smarsh adds AI tools for governed communications data

Regulated firms could search and export archived messages through AI while keeping existing permissions, audit logs and chain-of-custody controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Comms Council UK issues guidance on telecoms fraud sharing
Data Protection

Comms Council UK issues guidance on telecoms fraud sharing

The new framework gives providers legal cover to share scam data, aiming to stop fraud before calls and texts reach customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
SOFTSWISS report says AI is reshaping iGaming jobs
Software-as-a-Service

SOFTSWISS report says AI is reshaping iGaming jobs

AI is forcing iGaming operators to slim teams, tighten security and face closer scrutiny as the sector becomes a test bed for digital business.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Lumera warns legacy systems hold back group protection
Data Analytics

Lumera warns legacy systems hold back group protection

Fragmented administration platforms are making it harder for UK group protection insurers to cut manual work and connect with employers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust launches first LocalNHS site
Digital Transformation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust launches first LocalNHS site

Patients could see faster, more consistent NHS web updates as Bristol's new platform aims to cut duplicated digital work across trusts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
MCC teams up with ExpectAI on Lord's sustainability
Supply Chain

MCC teams up with ExpectAI on Lord's sustainability

Indirect emissions from Lord's suppliers are set to come under sharper scrutiny as MCC uses ExpectAI's Una platform to track Scope 3 data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
DataVita invites Greens to Chapelhall data centre tour
Data centers

DataVita invites Greens to Chapelhall data centre tour

The Chapelhall campus expansion is now part of Scotland's row over AI data centres, with a parliament debate on a possible moratorium looming.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance
Digital Transformation

Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance

The funding will help automate a USD $600 billion maintenance burden that leaves large firms reliant on consultants and ageing know-how.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Kao Data appoints Bruce Claassen as Chief Financial Officer
Hyperscale

Kao Data appoints Bruce Claassen as Chief Financial Officer

Demand for AI and cloud capacity is prompting Kao Data to bolster financial leadership as it pursues new UK sites and refinancings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Robotics

Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools

Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Acceldata unveils London speaker line-up for AI event
Data Protection

Acceldata unveils London speaker line-up for AI event

Europe's enterprise AI debate will centre on data sovereignty and governance as banks, drugmakers and universities gather in London.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SymphonyAI launches AI platform for continuous compliance
Data Analytics

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.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK firms extend legacy systems as AI spending rises
Data Analytics

UK firms extend legacy systems as AI spending rises

Budget pressure is pushing firms to keep ageing systems in use, even as nearly half scale AI across their operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Brite launches Pay by Bank in UK after FCA licence
Fintech

Brite launches Pay by Bank in UK after FCA licence

UK merchants can now offer bank-based checkout across 27 European markets, as Brite enters one of the region's most mature open banking hubs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK SMEs ready to hire if Budget eases cost pressures
Fintech

UK SMEs ready to hire if Budget eases cost pressures

Lower taxes and energy bills could unlock hiring at UK small firms, with 38% saying they would recruit more staff if costs eased.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month