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HCLTech joins Microsoft AI Inner Circle, cementing top partner status
Semiconductors

HCLTech joins Microsoft AI Inner Circle, cementing top partner status

HCLTech has joined Microsoft's AI Business Solutions Inner Circle for 2025/26, placing it in the top 1% of global Microsoft partners driving AI innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use
Data Analytics

Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use

Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Financial Services stories

Testlio partners with Bugcrowd & InnoWave on global QA hub
DevOps

Testlio partners with Bugcrowd & InnoWave on global QA hub

Testlio, Bugcrowd and InnoWave launch Testlio Apex Partner Programme, uniting global experts to enhance software quality assurance in fintech and tech sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
UiPath unveils new AI automation suite to boost enterprise ROI
DevOps

UiPath unveils new AI automation suite to boost enterprise ROI

UiPath launches new AI automation suite with pre-built solutions and orchestration tools to boost enterprise efficiency and ROI in AI transformation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Thomas Sullivan named Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets
Fintech

Thomas Sullivan named Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets

Thomas Sullivan has been appointed Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets to lead strategic growth and innovation in digital finance and blockchain integration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Opal drives record AI adoption in marketing, boosts workflow scale
Data Analytics

Opal drives record AI adoption in marketing, boosts workflow scale

Optimizely's AI platform Opal hits record use, enabling 10,000 daily marketing actions across 50+ countries, boosting campaign speed and personalisation globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
The instant payments race is on, and Dwolla wants to be the orchestrator
Fintech

The instant payments race is on, and Dwolla wants to be the orchestrator

Dwolla aims to unify instant payments via a single API across FedNow and RTP, simplifying real-time transactions for enterprises amid rapid market growth.

By Richard Black • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Cloudera CPO, SVP reveal how they give customers 'clarity'
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Cloudera CPO, SVP reveal how they give customers 'clarity'

Cloudera invests USD $300 million in hybrid AI and data, focusing on secure, compliant platforms for complex enterprises amid AI demand surge.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
AI-driven platforms & software supply chains heighten cyber risk
Data Protection

AI-driven platforms & software supply chains heighten cyber risk

AI platforms and software supply chains face rising cyber risks, urging firms to boost security and governance amid new vulnerabilities in generative AI systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups
Fintech

Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Equinix launches platform to boost distributed AI worldwide
Digital Transformation

Equinix launches platform to boost distributed AI worldwide

Equinix unveils Distributed AI Infrastructure, linking 270+ data centres in 77 markets to enable secure, low-latency AI deployment worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Cloudera & Dell join forces for unified Private AI platform
Storage

Cloudera & Dell join forces for unified Private AI platform

Cloudera and Dell have combined their platforms to launch a unified Private AI solution that simplifies data governance and scales enterprise AI securely and cost-effectively.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Equinix unveils distributed AI platform to speed enterprise adoption
Hyperscale

Equinix unveils distributed AI platform to speed enterprise adoption

Equinix launches Distributed AI platform and global labs to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption with faster, scalable, and globally connected infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge
Crypto

Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge

Tokenised funds are forecast to surge from $4 billion in 2024 to $235 billion by 2029, driven by growing links between traditional asset management and DeFi platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Hua Nan boosts trading system speed by 35% with Azul switch
Microservices

Hua Nan boosts trading system speed by 35% with Azul switch

Taiwan's Hua Nan Securities boosted trading system speed by 35% and cut costs 30% after switching to Azul Platform Prime, resolving major performance issues.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation
Risk & Compliance

Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation

The UK's new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Canadian accountants see growth as AI & advisory services surge
Financial Systems

Canadian accountants see growth as AI & advisory services surge

Eighty percent of Canadian accountants are optimistic as AI and advisory services drive growth and transform the industry, says Xero's 2025 report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025