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Stripe agrees to buy Parafin in embedded credit push
Software-as-a-Service

Stripe agrees to buy Parafin in embedded credit push

The acquisition broadens Stripe's financial services offering as demand for platform-based lending grows and small firms struggle to secure bank credit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Three technology myths CIOs should stop believing
Digital Transformation

Three technology myths CIOs should stop believing

Many firms are wasting AI spend by tackling the technology before defining the business problem, leaving CIOs to rethink old assumptions.

By Tal Nathan • 4 min read • This month
A10 launches AI Gateway to control model use & cost
Data Protection

A10 launches AI Gateway to control model use & cost

Organisations using several AI models will get spending, access and policy controls in one place, as use of generative tools spreads across departments.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
SEON expands fraud signals to spot synthetic identities
Fintech

SEON expands fraud signals to spot synthetic identities

Fraud teams may be better able to link fake accounts as SEON adds more than 1,100 data points across identity, device and session checks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Data Protection

Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust

Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
A1 Technologies lands three-year hummgroup Microsoft deal
Data centers

A1 Technologies lands three-year hummgroup Microsoft deal

The consolidation should simplify cloud spending and accountability across hummgroup, after A1 Technologies cut Azure costs by 10% in earlier work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
Customer Relationship Management

Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability

New research shows 68% of SMEs now value stability over rapid expansion, prompting Mastercard to add business tools and cyber support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Bazaarvoice & Bluefish team up on AI recommendations
Marketing Technologies

Bazaarvoice & Bluefish team up on AI recommendations

Brands risk losing sales when AI shopping tools cite the wrong details, as the new tie-up flags errors and boosts review visibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Infosys extends ABN AMRO tie-up for AI-led overhaul
Digital Transformation

Infosys extends ABN AMRO tie-up for AI-led overhaul

The bank aims to cut IT complexity and operating costs as generative and agentic AI move beyond pilots into core systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Acceldata launches xFactory for governed private AI
Customer Relationship Management

Acceldata launches xFactory for governed private AI

Large enterprises can now build governed AI on fragmented data without moving it, as Acceldata targets regulated sectors with xFactory.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Tokenovate names William L'Heveder as Chief Revenue Officer
Fintech

Tokenovate names William L'Heveder as Chief Revenue Officer

The appointment comes as the UK fintech seeks more institutional clients for its post-trade and settlement tools, including its Novat protocol.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Australia bans card surcharges - will we follow suit?
Payment Technologies

Australia bans card surcharges - will we follow suit?

Kiwi shoppers could soon be spared paywave fees, with support growing for a New Zealand ban after Australia's new rules took effect on Thursday.

By Susan Edmunds • 3 min read • This month
Revolut appoints first New Zealand chief executive
Digital Transformation

Revolut appoints first New Zealand chief executive

The move signals a deeper push in New Zealand, where Revolut plans to invest NZD $120 million and add 90 jobs by 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Snyk Evo lifts deals as AI agent security demand surges
DevOps

Snyk Evo lifts deals as AI agent security demand surges

Enterprise buyers are spending more to secure AI agents, with Snyk saying Evo now drives 60% of new deals and larger contracts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Comp AI raises USD $34 million to boost cybersecurity
Data Protection

Comp AI raises USD $34 million to boost cybersecurity

The funding will help Comp AI expand into continuous monitoring and security testing as software firms face stronger pressure on controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Gate City Bank boosts digital use with Alkami tools
Data Analytics

Gate City Bank boosts digital use with Alkami tools

The North Dakota lender cut fraud losses and lifted logins after linking marketing, onboarding and banking tools into one platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Finastra launches supply chain finance product for banks
Software-as-a-Service

Finastra launches supply chain finance product for banks

Banks can now bundle trade, lending and supply chain finance in one system, with AI tools aimed at reducing risk and speeding onboarding.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Air IT launches AI services to close SME decision gap
Digital Transformation

Air IT launches AI services to close SME decision gap

SMEs under pressure to prove returns from AI can now tap pre-built agents and workshops aimed at turning pilot projects into measurable gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month