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Lucie Money taps Fiskil for open banking data feed
Fintech

Lucie Money taps Fiskil for open banking data feed

Customers will be able to link bank accounts securely as the app replaces manual uploads with consented data under Australia's Consumer Data Right.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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S-Docs adds AI tools for regulated Salesforce workflows
Document Management

S-Docs adds AI tools for regulated Salesforce workflows

Regulated Salesforce users can now start document creation and e-signature in AI assistants while approvals and audit trails stay inside Salesforce.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Treatwell launches AI receptionist for salons across Europe
Software-as-a-Service

Treatwell launches AI receptionist for salons across Europe

Missed calls and admin could cost salons bookings, as Treatwell rolls out an AI receptionist that answers queries and manages diaries across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Cyara appoints Ben Corser as APAC go-to-market chief
Software-as-a-Service

Cyara appoints Ben Corser as APAC go-to-market chief

The hire signals Cyara's push to win more enterprise customers in APAC as firms demand tighter oversight of AI customer-service tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Rydoo brings expense approvals into Claude & ChatGPT
Software-as-a-Service

Rydoo brings expense approvals into Claude & ChatGPT

Finance teams can now approve claims and query spending inside Claude and ChatGPT, as Rydoo's connector cuts switching between systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 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
Microsoft revamps responsible AI rules amid agentic risks
Supply Chain

Microsoft revamps responsible AI rules amid agentic risks

Faster agentic AI adoption is forcing tighter oversight, with new controls on permissions, monitoring and cyber-risk systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report
Data governance

Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report

New controls and tests are being added as agentic AI systems spread, with Microsoft warning that risks now span tools, data and users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Innovid adds Meta ads MCP to NIVO AI for marketers
Software-as-a-Service

Innovid adds Meta ads MCP to NIVO AI for marketers

Advertisers can now check Meta campaign health and spot optimisation opportunities inside NIVO without juggling separate dashboards.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
Internet of Things

LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform

The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Infobip WhatsApp assistant cuts Overseas Express queries
Network Infrastructure

Infobip WhatsApp assistant cuts Overseas Express queries

Routine parcel-status checks are shifting to WhatsApp, easing pressure on support teams as Overseas Express cuts enquiries by more than 60%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Reliance Cyber launches RADAR on Google Cloud platform
Security Information and Event Management

Reliance Cyber launches RADAR on Google Cloud platform

Enterprise security teams could cut alert noise and speed response after the UK managed detection and response provider put RADAR into production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Valify launches AI chat for hospital spend visibility
Software-as-a-Service

Valify launches AI chat for hospital spend visibility

Hospital finance teams can now query fragmented purchased services spend in plain English, with answers drawn from 1,400 categories.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Phonely launches Alma voice model for faster calls
Customer Experience

Phonely launches Alma voice model for faster calls

The voice agent market may gain faster, cheaper phone handling as Alma undercuts GPT-4.1 on latency and cost for live calls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Blue Machines AI launches Project Icebreaker for BFSI
Data Protection

Blue Machines AI launches Project Icebreaker for BFSI

Five Indian financial firms will get free support to shift AI pilots into live customer-service systems under a new Blue Machines AI programme.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Centeca appoints first Head of AI Strategy & Enablement
Software-as-a-Service

Centeca appoints first Head of AI Strategy & Enablement

The new post formalises Centeca's AI work as it expands generative tools across finance, retail and compliance, while keeping tighter control on risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Constructor wins trio of Stevie Gold awards for eCommerce
Digital Transformation

Constructor wins trio of Stevie Gold awards for eCommerce

Recognition for its AI shopping tools highlights growing retailer demand for tech that lifts conversion, revenue and customer satisfaction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month