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Meta & NiCE back AI agent protocol for customer service
Customer Experience

Meta & NiCE back AI agent protocol for customer service

Customer service teams may face higher volumes as the standard lets personal AI agents sign in, verify users and act for them.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last week

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G+D & FraudAverse join forces against payment fraud
Fintech

G+D & FraudAverse join forces against payment fraud

Banks in the Americas are set to get faster fraud checks as the tie-up targets instant payment scams and card-not-present losses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hitachi Vantara wins Common Criteria storage certification
Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara wins Common Criteria storage certification

The accreditation gives government and regulated buyers independent assurance that the VSP One Block platform has met recognised security requirements.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
CoreView launches Microsoft 365 security research lab
Privileged Access Management

CoreView launches Microsoft 365 security research lab

The research aims to expose gaps in Microsoft 365 controls, after CoreView found many IT leaders overstate their security posture.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
AI shifts Cybersecurity Awareness Month focus to visibility
Software-as-a-Service

AI shifts Cybersecurity Awareness Month focus to visibility

Security teams are being pushed to monitor AI activity across systems, as executives warn that unsanctioned tools and hidden agents are outpacing governance.

By Raphael Veloso • 7 min read • Last week
Authsignal launches carrier-backed number verify in US
Telstra

Authsignal launches carrier-backed number verify in US

Businesses can now verify mobile numbers without SMS codes, as Authsignal's new service spans major US carriers and Telstra in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
G+D joins CIRES project to bolster critical infrastructure
Unified Communications

G+D joins CIRES project to bolster critical infrastructure

The project aims to keep vital networks running through cyberattacks and outages by adding post-quantum security to eSIM and iSIM systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links
Malware

Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links

Threats are now spanning identities, cloud and software supply chains, with AI speeding attacks and complicating defence, Microsoft says.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Emergent expands MongoDB partnership for enterprise AI apps
DevOps

Emergent expands MongoDB partnership for enterprise AI apps

The move lets larger customers keep AI-built apps inside their own MongoDB Atlas environments, easing deployment and governance concerns.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month
ANYbotics adds door access for ANYmal inspection robots
Robotics

ANYbotics adds door access for ANYmal inspection robots

The upgrade lets inspection robots reach critical plant assets behind locked doors, cutting manual work while keeping security and fire controls intact.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for AI production
Software-as-a-Service

MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for AI production

Enterprises struggling to move AI pilots into live systems now have a single layer for memory, governance and execution across models and clouds.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • This month
OpenAI launches ChatGPT sign-in for 16 partner tools
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches ChatGPT sign-in for 16 partner tools

ChatGPT Plus and Pro users can now share their subscription allowances across partner software, cutting setup steps and password clutter.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Authsignal launches number verify with Aduna & Telstra
Airlines

Authsignal launches number verify with Aduna & Telstra

Businesses can now verify mobile numbers without SMS codes, reducing friction and exposure as regulators tighten rules on text-based authentication.

By Mara Sugue • 3 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
B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?
Digital Transformation

B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?

APAC firms face tougher onboarding, fraud and compliance demands as buyers increasingly expect B2B transactions to be as seamless as retail.

By Shivani Pimpili • 6 min read • Last month

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India leads in passkeys, but phishing & deepfakes rise
Data Protection

India leads in passkeys, but phishing & deepfakes rise

Despite leading on passkeys and MFA, Indian firms still face widespread AI phishing and deepfake scams that are undermining daily security practice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Why telecommunications subscriber records need zero standing privilege
Data Protection

Why telecommunications subscriber records need zero standing privilege

Singapore regulators are pressing firms to stop using identity numbers for authentication as leaked telecom records can fuel years of impersonation fraud.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 2 min read • This month