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10x Banking tops 10 million accounts as ARR jumps 30%
Software-as-a-Service

10x Banking tops 10 million accounts as ARR jumps 30%

Demand for core banking upgrades is helping 10x Banking scale, with live accounts topping 10 million and ARR rising by more than 30%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Zitcha & Pentaleap link retail ads to product ranking
Marketing Technologies

Zitcha & Pentaleap link retail ads to product ranking

Retailers could better align ad bids with margin goals as the partnership merges sponsored placement decisions with organic product ranking.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Dragos launches EmberAI for operational technology security
Manufacturing

Dragos launches EmberAI for operational technology security

Analysts at critical infrastructure sites can now use a specialised AI tool that keeps data in-house and speeds OT threat response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Marketplacer joins Snowflake programme for marketplace data
Data Analytics

Marketplacer joins Snowflake programme for marketplace data

Retailers can tap seller and customer data without duplicating systems after Marketplacer expanded its integration with Snowflake's AI Data Cloud.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Navigator appoints Uber & Amazon veteran Paul Wright
Marketing Technologies

Navigator appoints Uber & Amazon veteran Paul Wright

The move adds senior advertising experience as the travel media company seeks to expand internationally and turn first-party travel data into ad revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Sentinel Global opens AI research platform to investors
Software-as-a-Service

Sentinel Global opens AI research platform to investors

Institutional investors will now get faster, tailored analysis on technology disruption and AI adoption as Sentinel Global widens access to Sentinel Labs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Microsoft taps Checkout.com for EMEA payments rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft taps Checkout.com for EMEA payments rollout

The deal aims to lift payment approval rates across Microsoft's gaming, software and cloud businesses as card acceptance varies across EMEA.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Pax8 adds inforcer for Microsoft 365 security tools
Digital Transformation

Pax8 adds inforcer for Microsoft 365 security tools

The tie-up gives managed service providers a way to standardise Microsoft 365 security and prepare SMB customers for Copilot adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones
Robotics

Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones

Lower-cost drones and other platforms could gain anti-jam protection as Roke says its new system narrows a long-standing resilience gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Adaptive Modular Data Centres launches with Windward backing
Digital Transformation

Adaptive Modular Data Centres launches with Windward backing

Backed by Windward, the London-based start-up aims to speed AI infrastructure delivery across EMEA as demand outpaces new capacity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
WARC lifts ad outlook but Gulf crisis risks USD $94bn
Marketing Technologies

WARC lifts ad outlook but Gulf crisis risks USD $94bn

A prolonged Gulf energy crisis could wipe USD $93.7 billion from expected ad market growth as higher costs hit spending worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round
Space

ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round

The deal values the Finnish satellite intelligence group at more than EUR 10 billion as governments step up demand for sovereign space systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Fynd launches Create platform for UK fashion brands
Software-as-a-Service

Fynd launches Create platform for UK fashion brands

UK fashion brands facing thinner margins may gain faster design and production cycles as Fynd rolls out its AI system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance
Marketing Technologies

Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance

Older shoppers delivered 44% of the strongest response, suggesting sustainability ads can drive purchases as well as brand awareness.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Middle East stories

Cargofy raises USD $11 million for AI freight agents
Software-as-a-Service

Cargofy raises USD $11 million for AI freight agents

Logistics firms could cut staffing and operating costs as the startup uses the new funding to expand AI agents into billing, compliance and dispatch.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Alethea names Gyanendra Pati, Gaurav Jain to posts
Data Analytics

Alethea names Gyanendra Pati, Gaurav Jain to posts

The Bengaluru firm is adding senior firepower as demand grows for cross-border deal advice paired with execution support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Diamond Logistics eCommerce volumes beat forecasts
Supply Chain

Diamond Logistics eCommerce volumes beat forecasts

The UK fulfilment group is seeing steady order flow despite weak consumer confidence, with volumes running 15% above its forecast.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Crestchic opens Melbourne depot in Asia-Pacific push
Manufacturing

Crestchic opens Melbourne depot in Asia-Pacific push

The new local base aims to speed up commissioning and maintenance support as demand for load testing rises across Australia's data centre boom.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026