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Why AI firms are redefining the value of office space and why flexibility is a premium worth paying for

AI-driven expansion is pushing premium flexible offices into a strategic role, as firms pay more to open in weeks and hedge uncertain headcount.

By Robert How • 5 min read • Today

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Data Protection

Fintech growth exposes security & finance weaknesses

Rising use of digital payments is forcing fintechs to tighten controls as executives warn that weak access, AI and fraud defences are exposing customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Today

Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches AI tools for mainframe migration

Banks and insurers could cut migration risk as Google Cloud's new AI suite maps legacy logic, tests parity and shifts data incrementally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Payabli launches Amigo AI suite for embedded payments

Software platforms using embedded payments can now query live transaction data in plain English as Payabli adds AI tools to reduce manual ops.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Data Protection

QuSecure lands Gartner nod for crypto-agility tools

Pressure is rising on security teams to prepare for quantum attacks, as Gartner highlights QuSecure in three Hype Cycle reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Platform-as-a-Service

Volante launches Vol360i AI to automate payments ops

Banks could cut payment failures and manual repairs as Volante rolls out AI agents aimed at lifting processing rates above 95%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Customer Relationship Management

CFOs lack data trust, stalling AI adoption in finance

Most finance chiefs still lack a clear AI plan as poor data quality and governance delay automation across North American finance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Today

Data Protection

Doppel names Hideki Ushigome as Japan Country Manager

AI-driven phishing is heightening risks for Japanese organisations as Doppel expands locally and bolsters its response with a seasoned cybersecurity executive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Data Protection

Financial firms face rising AI cyber risk, survey says

A survey found 98% of breached firms suffered material damage as AI-driven attacks and visibility gaps strain defences.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Crypto

Sygnum appoints Reto Marx as Singapore Chief Executive

The move underscores Sygnum's bid to win more affluent Asian clients as Singapore tightens scrutiny of digital asset firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Malware

CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity

Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Yesterday

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Data Protection

EU AI Act transparency rules take effect for firms

Firms face new disclosure duties as Brussels starts policing when users are interacting with AI and how generated content is labelled.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Today

Manufacturing

GFF AI launches in Singapore with enterprise intelligence

The launch targets regulated industries seeking tighter control over data, governance and AI spend as firms shift from pilots to core operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today

DevOps

3forge launches Enterprise platform for finance AI

Banks and funds can now build AI-enabled workflows on one governed system, as 3forge aims to reduce integration work and oversight risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Terminal raises USD $20 million to unify telematics data

The funding lifts the Toronto start-up to USD $26 million as insurers and fleet operators seek easier access to fragmented telematics data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Fintech

Beyond capital: How Scotland is shaping the future of fintech

Private backing and public funding are helping Scottish fintech firms scale AI tools, with Aveni's GBP £12 million round and FRIL's GBP £3.18 million boost.

By Pamela Bryer • 4 min read • Today

Security Information and Event Management

Forrester finds 264% ROI from Gravwell security platform

Rising telemetry costs are pushing security teams to rethink SIEM spending, after a study found Gravwell users recouped costs in under six months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

AutoRek buys Grath to expand AI reconciliation tools

The deal gives financial firms more deployment options as demand grows for AI-led reconciliation without sacrificing auditability or regulatory control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday