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Celonis & Valence launch AI deductions disputes tool
Software-as-a-Service

Celonis & Valence launch AI deductions disputes tool

Finance teams could cut invoice dispute handling from weeks to days as a new AI tool pulls evidence from scattered systems automatically.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Bitcoin steady as Iran tensions rattle oil markets
Crypto

Bitcoin steady as Iran tensions rattle oil markets

A jump in oil and a sell-off in US tech stocks left Bitcoin near USD $64,000, as on-chain data pointed to tight supply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Standard Chartered taps Broadcom for private cloud overhaul
Private Cloud

Standard Chartered taps Broadcom for private cloud overhaul

The shift has already cut deployment times to a day as the bank rebuilds critical systems for 54 markets on a private cloud platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AngelList buys Ark to expand private markets platform
Software-as-a-Service

AngelList buys Ark to expand private markets platform

The deal gives fund administrators access to AngelList's banking and payments network, speeding capital calls, distributions and reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
OneVest powers CST Spark's digital education savings
Software-as-a-Service

OneVest powers CST Spark's digital education savings

Families saving for post-secondary education in Canada can now open accounts online in English and French, with less paperwork and faster checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
FIS joins Anthropic cyber security project with Mythos 5
Fintech

FIS joins Anthropic cyber security project with Mythos 5

For thousands of banks and payments firms, the trial could help spot software flaws before they disrupt critical financial systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Vicarius finds 79% hit by known vulnerability incidents
Manufacturing

Vicarius finds 79% hit by known vulnerability incidents

Security teams are leaving known flaws exposed, with most responses still ending in tickets or handoffs rather than confirmed fixes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Wagepoint launches WagePro+ for Canadian accountants
Software-as-a-Service

Wagepoint launches WagePro+ for Canadian accountants

Growing compliance costs are pushing Canadian firms to treat payroll as a recurring revenue stream, as Wagepoint adds partner support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Mastercard launches wallet tools as Apple opens NFC
Payment Technologies

Mastercard launches wallet tools as Apple opens NFC

Banks and fintechs may soon keep more payments inside their own apps, as Apple's wider NFC access loosens iPhone wallet restrictions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks
Software-as-a-Service

Fresha launches accounting links with Xero & QuickBooks

Beauty and wellness operators can now cut manual bookkeeping as financial data flows straight from Fresha into Xero and QuickBooks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Flexera appoints Mike Jerich as Chief Executive Officer
Hybrid Cloud

Flexera appoints Mike Jerich as Chief Executive Officer

Flexera's new chief executive takes over as customers face mounting pressure to rein in cloud and AI spending across sprawling technology estates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms
Software-as-a-Service

Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms

Firms in regulated sectors could clear conflicts and screen deals faster as Intapp ties its new AI tool to internal rules and records.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Alpaca raises USD $135 million in Peak XV-led round
Crypto

Alpaca raises USD $135 million in Peak XV-led round

The fresh capital will help Alpaca expand regulated brokerage infrastructure for clients building products across traditional and on-chain markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Tech Mahindra posts $1.66bn revenue as deals top $1bn
Private Cloud

Tech Mahindra posts $1.66bn revenue as deals top $1bn

Investors are likely to focus on firmer demand as the IT services group booked its third straight quarter of deals above USD $1 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Mambu gains Swift certification for payments platform
Fintech

Mambu gains Swift certification for payments platform

New customers can tap Swift's global network without building their own connectivity, as BankB goes live on Mambu's managed service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Databricks raises funding round at USD $188 billion
Software-as-a-Service

Databricks raises funding round at USD $188 billion

Fresh capital will help Databricks expand its AI tools as enterprises look to control costs and deploy models more effectively.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
IDeaS named leader in IDC hospitality revenue study
Software-as-a-Service

IDeaS named leader in IDC hospitality revenue study

Hotel groups are shifting towards systems that link pricing, forecasting and commercial planning as AI and fragmented data reshape revenue management.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Broadridge survey sees tokenisation as strategic priority
Fintech

Broadridge survey sees tokenisation as strategic priority

Most financial services firms expect tokenised and traditional assets to coexist, as 84% call tokenisation strategically important.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops
DevOps

Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops

Greater AI spending is set to expose data and governance gaps unless companies first fix the operational foundations, Forrester says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month