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QNu Labs partners SAGA Consultants on quantum-safe security
Data Protection

QNu Labs partners SAGA Consultants on quantum-safe security

Enterprises and public bodies face rising pressure to replace vulnerable encryption as QNu Labs and SAGA Consultants target global quantum-safe security demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft invests USD $2.5 billion in Frontier Company
Data Protection

Microsoft invests USD $2.5 billion in Frontier Company

The move aims to turn corporate AI trials into measurable gains, with 6,000 specialists embedded inside customer organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Critical vulnerability exposures double, Check Point finds
Phishing

Critical vulnerability exposures double, Check Point finds

Only a small share of alerts proved urgent, but critical vulnerability exposures more than doubled as phishing also surged in the report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
NowSecure warns of AI oversight gap in mobile apps
Data Protection

NowSecure warns of AI oversight gap in mobile apps

Gaps in oversight leave most firms unable to see what AI is doing inside mobile apps, despite broad adoption and formal governance policies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Alpha FMC launches AI engine for fund document compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Alpha FMC launches AI engine for fund document compliance

Fund managers could cut compliance review times sharply as Alpha FMC says its AI engine checked documents faster and more accurately than humans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Keepit ups credit line to USD $90 million for AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit ups credit line to USD $90 million for AI push

The refinancing gives the Copenhagen-based software group room to expand enterprise sales and fund AI services built on backup data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
DXC launches Private Cloud+ for regulated workloads
Disaster Recovery

DXC launches Private Cloud+ for regulated workloads

Enterprises and agencies handling sensitive data now have a sovereign hybrid option as DXC targets stricter compliance and AI-ready workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
CorPlan launches CoreEPM: Rapid return AI-powered Business Intelligence
Software-as-a-Service

CorPlan launches CoreEPM: Rapid return AI-powered Business Intelligence

By replacing spreadsheets and manual finance work, the new platform aims to cut months-long implementation times and free staff for higher-value tasks.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • This month
Ory unveils Agent DX for enterprise AI coding agents
Cloud Security

Ory unveils Agent DX for enterprise AI coding agents

Developers can now add authentication and access controls earlier in AI-built apps, as Ory's free plugins plug identity tools into coding agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

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Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses
Digital Transformation

Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses

AI specialists are still a minority, but their rapid sales growth signals Britain's scale-up market is broadening beyond traditional sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Archer signs IonQ deal to test Australian quantum hub
Data centers

Archer signs IonQ deal to test Australian quantum hub

The deal could bring Australia its first sovereign quantum computer, as Archer tests local demand for secure access in defence and banking.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
iboss launches free AI discovery service for firms
Data Protection

iboss launches free AI discovery service for firms

Security teams can now map shadow AI use in hours, as the free tier shows prompts, users and risk across popular tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Goodbuy raises USD $1 million from credit union investors
Fintech

Goodbuy raises USD $1 million from credit union investors

The funding gives the Boise-based marketplace a stronger foothold in credit union small-business banking as it becomes a CUSO.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Pension dashboards deadline nears as records pass 70m
Data Protection

Pension dashboards deadline nears as records pass 70m

Providers now face a test of service quality as pension dashboard use could trigger more member enquiries and expose data gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Why SMS authentication is exposing mortgage lenders to avoidable risk
Network Security

Why SMS authentication is exposing mortgage lenders to avoidable risk

Mortgage brokers face mounting breach and fraud risks as attackers exploit SMS codes to reach high-value client data, experts warn.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • This month
AppViewX launches global partner program for AI security
Partner Programmes

AppViewX launches global partner program for AI security

The move is aimed at helping resellers sell machine and agent identity tools as enterprises grapple with AI security and quantum-ready systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
SoFi launches small-business loans for its members
Fintech

SoFi launches small-business loans for its members

Small business owners facing tighter credit can now seek fixed-rate funding of up to USD $250,000 through SoFi, with decisions in minutes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
MANTL tops USD $40 billion in deposits, saves 1M hours
Software-as-a-Service

MANTL tops USD $40 billion in deposits, saves 1M hours

Banks and credit unions are using MANTL to speed up onboarding as deposits grow and branch staff save more than 1 million hours.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month