Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
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Legrand lifts targets & maps data centre expansion
Its data centre unit is set to top €3 billion of sales in 2026 as Legrand raises 2030 growth and margin targets.
Digital Assets Summit 2026 to spotlight tokenised finance
Asia's growing share of stablecoin payments is pushing banks and regulators to focus on governance, liquidity and cross-border rules.
DeeMoney picks SEON for real-time remittance checks
Near-instant screening could speed payouts for DeeMoney customers sending and receiving funds across Thailand's remittance network.
KYBIX launches business identity platform for banks
Banks could cut repeated compliance checks as KYBIX rolls out reusable business identity data backed by Euroclear and Liminal.
Gkash wins direct access to Malaysia payment rails
Merchants could see simpler and more reliable QR, debit and online payments as Gkash removes an intermediary link to Malaysia's main rails.
Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand
Thai travellers and expatriates can now hold and spend in more than 40 currencies as Wise widens its services beyond transfers.
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VAST Data targets AI data sovereignty with DataEnclave
Enterprises and governments could run AI on sensitive data without exposing it, as the technology targets sovereignty rules across APAC.
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UiPath: AI agents force rethink of junior tech roles
Routine junior tasks could soon be handed to AI agents, forcing firms to redeploy early-career staff towards strategic work, UiPath's CEO says.
Yesterday
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
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Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
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The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
AI agents could soon handle shopping, payments and support in the background, forcing businesses to strengthen trust as screens fade from view.
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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.
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How AI is changing business planning
Better forecasting is becoming a competitive necessity as AI lets firms test thousands of scenarios to protect margins and respond faster to shocks.
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Ascerta raises USD $18 million in Series A funding
The fresh cash will help the Bellevue-based software maker expand its platform as enterprises demand clearer proof that AI projects deliver business value.
Acceldata launches xFactory for governed private AI
Large enterprises can now build governed AI on fragmented data without moving it, as Acceldata targets regulated sectors with xFactory.
Mambu & Mastercard team up on cross-border payments
Banks could add faster, more transparent overseas transfers to digital apps without costly from-scratch integrations under the tie-up.
TNS launches bring-your-own-app feature for terminals
Unattended operators can now tailor customer screens without shouldering PCI compliance and payment certification on TNS terminals.
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Plumery launches rescue plan for digital banking exits
Banks facing expensive digital platform exits will get migration support from Plumery, which is waiving licence fees for up to 24 months.
Yesterday
Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE
Rising production incidents and AI governance gaps are driving demand for Komodor's platform, which lets teams run and control agents at scale.
Yesterday
Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
Autonomous agents, soaring AI bills and new governance demands could strain public services and reshape how firms manage costs, jobs and power use.
3 days ago
CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend
Quick wins in report creation and automation are tempting, but Gartner says CFOs must weigh AI spend against longer-term gains and skills gaps.
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