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Storage to strategy: Everpure pivots to data intelligence
Software-as-a-Service

Storage to strategy: Everpure pivots to data intelligence

Enterprises wrestling with AI readiness and data sovereignty may gain clearer governance as Everpure adds a new intelligence layer.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Today
IBM study finds executives struggle with AI sovereignty
Data Protection

IBM study finds executives struggle with AI sovereignty

Most executives lack visibility over AI suppliers and infrastructure, leaving core operations exposed to outages, compliance risks and vendor lock-in.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Midjourney unveils full-body medical scanner & spa
Data Privacy

Midjourney unveils full-body medical scanner & spa

The project could make routine scans faster and more convenient, as Midjourney seeks approval for broader diagnostic use in the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Chargebacks911 warns fintech boom is fuelling dispute chaos
Software-as-a-Service

Chargebacks911 warns fintech boom is fuelling dispute chaos

Merchants face harder-to-trace disputes as AI and agentic commerce complicate payment trails, Chargebacks911 said after new fintech data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Ataccama joins Databricks Marketplace with MCP Server
Data Analytics

Ataccama joins Databricks Marketplace with MCP Server

The tie-up gives Databricks users quality and lineage checks for AI workflows, helping teams spot risky data before it reaches models.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
osapiens seals SAP & GreenDot partnerships in Mannheim
Digital Transformation

osapiens seals SAP & GreenDot partnerships in Mannheim

Companies facing tighter EU rules and supply chain strain are being offered new tools to track deliveries and packaging compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Shufti named G2 leader in identity verification grid
Software-as-a-Service

Shufti named G2 leader in identity verification grid

Customer reviews have pushed Shufti into G2's top tier, signalling stronger demand for its identity checks and anti-money laundering tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Earnix launches AI orchestration system for insurers
Customer Relationship Management

Earnix launches AI orchestration system for insurers

Insurers testing AI in narrow pilots may now need traceable, governed tools as Earnix pushes its new orchestration layer into daily workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Festina Finance wins EUR 25 million growth backing
Digital Transformation

Festina Finance wins EUR 25 million growth backing

The backing values the Danish pensions software specialist at about EUR 200 million and will fund expansion across Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Trimble unveils Europe 2026 logistics summit in Brussels
Digital Transformation

Trimble unveils Europe 2026 logistics summit in Brussels

More than 900 logistics professionals will hear case studies on AI, compliance and cost pressure as the industry seeks measurable gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
DoubleVerify launches DV Neura for agentic ad workflows
Marketing Technologies

DoubleVerify launches DV Neura for agentic ad workflows

The new system lets advertisers query verification data through AI assistants and approve campaign changes as automation spreads across ad buying.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Powertec launches Spark-approved mobile booster in NZ
Network Infrastructure

Powertec launches Spark-approved mobile booster in NZ

Spark New Zealand customers with patchy reception can now use a carrier-approved booster in vehicles, small homes and apartments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Today
UK business owners turn to social media for tax advice
Digital Transformation

UK business owners turn to social media for tax advice

More than a third of UK business decision-makers now use social media for tax guidance, risking errors that can inflate bills or cashflow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Deloitte opens the London AI Studio with Google Cloud
Digital Transformation

Deloitte opens the London AI Studio with Google Cloud

UK clients could see agentic AI projects prototyped in four weeks as Deloitte expands its Google Cloud alliance and trains 1,000 staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
FinTech North marks 10 years with Leeds conference
Fintech

FinTech North marks 10 years with Leeds conference

The North's fintech sector now employs 20,000 people directly, as FinTech North returns to Leeds to mark its 10th anniversary.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Lloyds survey: UK financial firms boost AI spending
Data Analytics

Lloyds survey: UK financial firms boost AI spending

AI and emerging tech are becoming a growth priority for UK lenders and insurers, with 91% expecting higher spending over the next year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag
Data Protection

UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag

Only about one in 10 senior finance candidates can prove practical AI use, leaving UK employers short of leaders able to meet new hiring demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week