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Fastly launches AI firewall & runtime control tools

Machine-generated traffic is driving up costs and security risks as Fastly adds controls for AI systems now moving into production.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today

eLearning

OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training

Learning and development teams can now cut complex catalogue searches to minutes as OpenSesame expands its AI assistant across multiple topics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today

Ransomware

Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band

Smaller operators are carrying much of the danger as a new study finds 66% of assessed US telecoms fall into an elevated risk band.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue

Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Mediaocean launches AI venture arm for ad startups

Startups could gain faster access to global media buyers as Mediaocean ties funding to its platforms and industry network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Crypto

Most banks are planning stablecoin schemes, survey finds

Only 10% of lenders have stablecoins in production, as most still face regulatory and infrastructure hurdles, a RedCompass Labs survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Conferma ends fax card delivery in 100 more markets

Digital delivery will now handle virtual card details in more than 100 countries as hotels move off fax, lifting completion rates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Hybrid Cloud

AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study

AI adoption is pushing organisations to store far more data, with most now reactivating archives and prioritising cheaper long-term storage.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today

Customer Experience

Fashion shoppers wary of AI buying on their behalf

Most buyers want AI to compare prices and flag discounts, but only 7% would let it spend on fashion unapproved.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

ACI Worldwide adds messaging to Connetic payments platform

Banks can now manage translation, validation and routing of payment messages in one platform as ACI targets cleaner data across networks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

AI transforming B2B discovery - but human trust endures

AI is changing how B2B buyers make decisions - but an expert warns that it is not a substitute for effective human comms strategies.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Today

Fintech

Cook Islands trust registrations hit record amid US demand

Record registrations underscore the Cook Islands' growing reliance on US-backed trust business, even as local staffing gaps widen.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

CMOs & CIOs split over AI decision-making at firms

Shared AI projects are stalling as marketers and technologists dispute control, with most CIOs claiming the final say on CMS and DXP choices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Portage closes USD $600 million fourth ventures fund

Fresh capital will back fintech startups as banks and insurers speed up digital modernisation, with Portage now overseeing USD $7.0 billion in assets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

CFOs focus on cash flow as AI use rises in finance

Working capital pressure is driving finance chiefs to prioritise cash flow and automation, with 59% seeing AI improve forecasting and liquidity.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Risk & Compliance

Incident involving two Air New Zealand pilots reported to Civil Aviation Authority

Flight cancellations on the San Francisco to Auckland route left passengers stranded after an off-duty dispute between two pilots was reported to regulators.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Today