Regulation stories
Sustainability targets will now affect pay reviews at Ant International, as the payments firm widens internal accountability beyond financial results.
Governance and safety costs are now overtaking development as many firms struggle to keep live customer-facing AI agents reliable and compliant.
Many global brands are failing to match CX spending with the systems needed for AI-led customer journeys, according to new research.
The move bolsters Telesmart's push into overseas communications markets as number governance grows more complex for carriers and CPaaS providers.
Rising power and water demand from AI data centres could wipe out some sustainability gains unless firms demand stricter vendor transparency.
The hire signals a sharper regional push as Cornerstone seeks to win more HR software business across Asia Pacific and Japan amid fierce competition.
New controls aim to let enterprises run autonomous AI agents more securely across hybrid cloud systems, with tighter governance and audit trails.
The tool could cut repetitive finance admin for accountants and small businesses, while keeping every automated step logged for compliance.
Tighter EU compliance rules are driving demand for access controls as the security supplier expands its regional sales push across Western Europe.
Rising demand for privacy-first digital triage tools is pushing the Edinburgh firm to expand its sales and customer support teams overseas.
Exposure of operational technology is leaving industrial operators most vulnerable, with attacks able to halt production and disrupt essential services.
Only 16% of UK firms have fully deployed AI-powered digital workers, as cost, integration and compliance concerns slow wider rollout.
Tokenised assets could widen market access for smaller investors as India weighs rules for a projected USD $1 trillion fintech economy.
Enterprises facing heavier AI workloads and tighter rules may get more control over data, power use and resilience with Scality's new platform.
Businesses face tighter reporting and new rules as ministers move to overhaul cyber security, AI oversight and digital identity regulation.
Uncertainty over planned capital gains tax changes could deter startup funding and prompt founders, investors and talent to leave Australia.
About 85,000 TelstraSuper members have been transferred into Aware Super, creating a fund with about 1.3 million members and AUD $235 billion.
Property firms face tighter anti-money laundering checks as PEXA Clear expands into home building, real estate and advisory businesses.
Business groups welcomed the Budget's productivity push, but warned small firms and agencies still lack the skills to deliver it.
Retailers are using category management to cut waste, avoid empty shelves and respond faster to cost-of-living pressures and supply shocks.