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Saviynt names new chiefs to drive AI security push

The identity security group is sharpening its AI pitch after USD $700 million in funding as it expands globally and adds new leadership.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Dun & Bradstreet partners Anthropic on compliance AI

The deal could speed up onboarding for banks and other regulated firms by automating identity checks while keeping an audit trail inside Claude.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

W sets June beta launch with Europe figures tracker

The expansion will give European leaders and policymakers early access as W readies its public beta and new tracking dashboard for 17 June.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

ParaScript & ABBYY team up on document intelligence

Users of ABBYY systems will be able to add handwriting recognition and fraud checks without replacing existing document workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Crypto

OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments

Users could let AI assistants pay and move stablecoins under authorisation, as OwlTing ties the wallet to its regulated payment rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

8x8 adds AI tools & live analytics to Platform for CX

Businesses can now deploy AI agents faster and see queue issues live after 8x8 expanded its Platform for CX with new analytics and authentication tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure

Rising AI-assisted traffic is exposing checkout friction, with a 70.22% cart abandonment rate leaving merchants to fix payment bottlenecks fast.

By Risa Huang • 5 min read • Last week

Firewalls

OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders

Vetted security teams will get fewer refusals on authorised tasks as OpenAI tightens access around its most permissive cyber model.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom

Digital identity is helping APAC fintechs cut fraud, speed onboarding and expand access for millions of unbanked users across the region.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last week

Encryption

Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet

Digital confidence could be shaken if quantum computing breaks signatures and updates, exposing organisations to fraud, tampering and mistrust.

By Richard Ford • 5 min read • Last week

Cloud Security

DigiCert launches AI trust tools for agents & content

Enterprises could gain cryptographic checks for AI agents, models and media as DigiCert adds a trust layer across its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Education, Learning & Training

PEXA Clear signs compliance deals with property firms

Property firms face tighter anti-money laundering checks as PEXA Clear expands into home building, real estate and advisory businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Data Protection

Ontario auditor finds gov. staff use unsecured AI websites

Data exposure risk has risen after Ontario's auditor found thousands of public servants were using unsecured AI sites on work devices.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Today

Data Protection

Shufti wins iBeta Level 3 for face liveness on mobiles

Independent testing showed the firm's face checks can block spoofing on mainstream phones while avoiding friction for genuine users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Agricultural Technology

Indian tech leaders call for resilient AI & marketing

Resilience, trust and local language support are emerging as the priorities as Indian founders and marketers push AI deeper into daily business needs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago