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Tetrate & Ory launch AI agent security partnership
Data Protection

Tetrate & Ory launch AI agent security partnership

Businesses deploying AI agents can now add live request checks and step-up approval, reducing the risk of unauthorised tool use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Testlio launches AI agent testing for high-risk workflows
Digital Transformation

Testlio launches AI agent testing for high-risk workflows

Companies adopting AI agents in payments now have a new way to spot compliance and revenue risks before customers are affected.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
AutoRek wins FTF News Best Reconciliation Solution
Digital Transformation

AutoRek wins FTF News Best Reconciliation Solution

Rising data volumes and tighter controls are driving demand for reconciliation tools, with AutoRek's award reflecting that pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Coupa launches spend index with MIT Data Science Lab
Manufacturing

Coupa launches spend index with MIT Data Science Lab

Actual procurement data now points to a broad April slowdown, with all five tracked sectors posting month-on-month spend declines.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
BGF backs Signable's expansion with multimillion-pound deal
Document Management

BGF backs Signable's expansion with multimillion-pound deal

The funding will help Signable push into the UK mid-market and regulated sectors as electronic signatures become routine for more firms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Altimetrik named GCC challenger in two ISG categories
Partner Programmes

Altimetrik named GCC challenger in two ISG categories

The recognition underlines rising demand for AI-enabled delivery centres as enterprises rethink offshore hubs for product and engineering work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges
Data Protection

Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges

AI-driven fraud is pushing healthcare, government and carmakers to tighten identity checks as remote transactions spread worldwide.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AskNicely launches AI agents for customer insights
Digital Transformation

AskNicely launches AI agents for customer insights

Frontline teams at multi-location service businesses could cut dashboard churn as AskNicely's new tools automate insights and routine review replies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
TrendAI joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing for security
Cloud Security

TrendAI joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing for security

The partnership could speed up flaw detection and patching for critical software used by businesses and public sector organisations across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Forrester says commerce media can fix retail media flaws
Customer Data Platforms

Forrester says commerce media can fix retail media flaws

Advertisers are struggling to measure returns across retail media networks, prompting Forrester to back commerce media as a broader alternative.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
FDATA names Christine Day chair & Kat Cloud vice chair
Digital Transformation

FDATA names Christine Day chair & Kat Cloud vice chair

Policy debates over open banking and digital identity will be shaped by two seasoned fintech executives taking top roles at FDATA.

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

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Multiverse & Synthesia add AI video tools for learners
Digital Transformation

Multiverse & Synthesia add AI video tools for learners

Learners across the UK will gain access to AI video creation, as employers look for practical returns from workplace training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Enfuce enters Ireland with Payac credit union deal
Digital Transformation

Enfuce enters Ireland with Payac credit union deal

The move will shift 125,000 cardholders and 150,000 current accounts off legacy systems, boosting digital services for Irish credit unions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Aveni raises GBP £12 million for AI assurance tools
Digital Transformation

Aveni raises GBP £12 million for AI assurance tools

The funding will help the Edinburgh fintech expand tools that let banks check AI agents meet conduct standards for customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
eflow launches misconduct readiness check for FCA rules
Risk & Compliance

eflow launches misconduct readiness check for FCA rules

Firms face a tighter compliance test as the FCA's misconduct rules near, with eflow warning many cannot evidence oversight or escalations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK borrowers mix credit, debit & BNPL as habits shift
Fintech

UK borrowers mix credit, debit & BNPL as habits shift

Consumers and small firms are mixing cards, debit and Buy Now, Pay Later as lenders struggle to keep pace with changing borrowing habits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
TransBnk rebrands as TBX to widen corporate banking
Software-as-a-Service

TransBnk rebrands as TBX to widen corporate banking

Existing customers will see no disruption as the renamed TBX expands beyond transaction banking into treasury, payments and enterprise finance tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago