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One Identity to set global HQ in Cork as it goes solo
Data Protection

One Identity to set global HQ in Cork as it goes solo

The move puts Europe at the centre of One Identity's strategy as tighter cyber rules and identity risks reshape demand for its software.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Truecaller taps Telna for in-app travel eSIM launch
Network Infrastructure

Truecaller taps Telna for in-app travel eSIM launch

Users can now buy and activate travel eSIMs inside Truecaller in more than 30 markets, avoiding physical SIM cards and roaming fees.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
W Social launches beta with EU leaders in Brussels
Data Protection

W Social launches beta with EU leaders in Brussels

European institutions and top officials are testing a new social network, giving W Social early credibility as it seeks to build a trusted public forum.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Vertiv launches desktop PowerUPS 100 range in EMEA
Gaming

Vertiv launches desktop PowerUPS 100 range in EMEA

Short outages can now be covered for home offices and retail tills, as the compact range targets small devices across EMEA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes

Growing deepfake scams are pushing consumers towards paid verification tools, as Bitdefender's app checks videos for manipulation and malicious intent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Backbase buys Kasisto to bolster banking AI platform
Software-as-a-Service

Backbase buys Kasisto to bolster banking AI platform

Banks could gain a single AI system for customer requests, as Backbase folds Kasisto's tools into its software and boosts its US reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Seccl launches Irish unit in first Europe expansion
Fintech

Seccl launches Irish unit in first Europe expansion

Customer demand is driving the move, as the Octopus-owned platform sets up an EU base to serve firms seeking cross-border investment growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor
Software-as-a-Service

General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor

Access to new capital could help Westcon-Comstor expand its cybersecurity and cloud portfolio after seven straight years of growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
Software-as-a-Service

Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps

Finance teams face tighter AP controls and fraud risks as Basware gains a second major analyst endorsement for its AI-driven platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Epicor launches Prism AI for UK & Europe ERP users
Manufacturing

Epicor launches Prism AI for UK & Europe ERP users

Manufacturers and distributors can now query live ERP data in context, as the new tool aims to ease skills shortages and speed decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Neo partners Triple-A to enable stablecoin payments
Fintech

Neo partners Triple-A to enable stablecoin payments

Businesses can now take stablecoin payments without holding crypto, as collections are auto-converted into local currency through treasury tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Europe's power prices threaten AI data centre investment
Semiconductors

Europe's power prices threaten AI data centre investment

Higher electricity costs are putting Europe at a disadvantage as investors choose locations for the power-hungry AI data centres they need.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AMD chips power 191 supercomputers as rankings shift
Semiconductors

AMD chips power 191 supercomputers as rankings shift

Energy-efficient computing is tilting towards AMD, which now powers 191 ranked systems and four of the world's 10 fastest supercomputers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
GitLab warns of AI code governance gap in new report
DevOps

GitLab warns of AI code governance gap in new report

Most organisations now use multiple AI coding tools, but many still cannot reliably trace, review or govern the code once it reaches production.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
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 • 3 days ago
Finite State to spotlight automotive supply chain security
Cloud Security

Finite State to spotlight automotive supply chain security

Carmakers face tougher proof requirements as software-heavy vehicles multiply vulnerabilities across suppliers, apps and cloud systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Wavestone finds AI security gap as cyber attacks rise
Digital Transformation

Wavestone finds AI security gap as cyber attacks rise

Only 10% of large organisations have defences against AI-specific attacks, even as the UK sees four nationally significant cyber incidents a week.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
AI will boost HR roles as regulators tighten rules
Data Protection

AI will boost HR roles as regulators tighten rules

Regulatory scrutiny is pushing employers to keep people in hiring decisions, as AI takes on admin rather than replacing HR staff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 2 days ago