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Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation
Digital Transformation

Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation

Enterprises want production-grade AI with stronger governance, and AWS validation may help Altimetrik win more deployment work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Mambu launches Intelligent Core for agentic banking AI
Software-as-a-Service

Mambu launches Intelligent Core for agentic banking AI

Banks could use the new platform to automate routine tasks and speed decisions, but only within strict guardrails and audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Banks & fintechs test stablecoins for cross-border payments
Fintech

Banks & fintechs test stablecoins for cross-border payments

Cross-border transfer costs may fall as nearly half of banks and fintechs are already using or piloting stablecoins, ACI Worldwide says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
6 Industries that need address verification
Customer Relationship Management

6 Industries that need address verification

Bad address data can now trigger missed deliveries, compliance gaps and fraud risks across sectors from retail to healthcare.

By Shivani Pimpili • 5 min read • Last week
SEON partners Exist Software Labs on fraud tools in Asia
Software-as-a-Service

SEON partners Exist Software Labs on fraud tools in Asia

The deal gives banks and fintechs in the Philippines and Southeast Asia wider access to fraud checks as online transactions surge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth

Asia Pacific buyers are replacing ageing storage to ready data systems for AI, helping Hitachi Vantara lift product revenue 52% in the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Genesys unveils AI tools to orchestrate customer journeys
Software-as-a-Service

Genesys unveils AI tools to orchestrate customer journeys

The shift could help companies manage AI-driven service queries more securely as Genesys adds governance and context across customer journeys.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Prevalent AI appoints new CTO after USD $22m raise
Cloud Security

Prevalent AI appoints new CTO after USD $22m raise

The USD $22 million backing is set to fund product expansion into financial crime and compliance as the London-based firm broadens beyond cybersecurity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud adds VPC security tools for BlackLine
Private Cloud

Google Cloud adds VPC security tools for BlackLine

Security teams can now trace blocked cloud requests faster, as Google Cloud rolls out policy intelligence for VPC Service Controls to cut investigation time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
FIS & Ericsson join forces on digital wallet platform
Fintech

FIS & Ericsson join forces on digital wallet platform

Firms launching wallet services could cut launch delays as the pre-integrated setup joins payments, issuing, identity and ledger tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Equinix launches AI inference & connectivity services
Platform-as-a-Service

Equinix launches AI inference & connectivity services

Enterprises will be able to place AI inference nearer to users and data, while Equinix tackles the networking sprawl across clouds and sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
BlackLine wins PCI DSS validation for card reconciliation
Data Protection

BlackLine wins PCI DSS validation for card reconciliation

The validation could help banks, retailers and travel groups cut manual payment matching work while keeping cardholder data inside their own systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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Okta & Deloitte join forces on AI identity controls
Digital Transformation

Okta & Deloitte join forces on AI identity controls

Rising regulatory pressure in Australia is forcing firms to tighten oversight as AI agents and automated systems gain broader access to enterprise networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australia unveils Financial Innovation Strategy for fintech
Data Protection

Australia unveils Financial Innovation Strategy for fintech

The plan could speed testing for new financial products and shape rules on data sharing, payments and digital assets across the sector.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Australia warned AI adoption is too slow for gains
Digital Transformation

Australia warned AI adoption is too slow for gains

Productivity gains are being left on the table as businesses adopt artificial intelligence too slowly and without the skills or strategy to scale it.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Uzbekistan unveils fintech plan to draw USD $1 billion
Fintech

Uzbekistan unveils fintech plan to draw USD $1 billion

Aiming to lure overseas capital, the country's six-year plan also targets 5,000 trained specialists and fresh cross-border payment links.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Nutanix adds Azure Virtual Desktop support for AHV
Disaster Recovery

Nutanix adds Azure Virtual Desktop support for AHV

Organisations can now keep desktop workloads on premises while still using Microsoft's cloud control plane, easing compliance and latency concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant
Unified Communications

Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant

Malaysian businesses should get faster access to Snom's IP phones and conferencing gear as Telediant takes on distribution and support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week