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Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile
DevOps

Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile

Thoughtworks says AI is lowering the cost of custom software, but its APAC boss Steven Yurisich warns enterprises must still protect core systems.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month
Adeptia Automate 5.2 adds AI access to integrations
DevOps

Adeptia Automate 5.2 adds AI access to integrations

Adeptia 5.2 lets AI assistants probe live integration workflows as the software maker adds a Model Context Protocol server for real-time monitoring.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption
Risk & Compliance

Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption

Kiwis lean on travel agents as Middle East tensions drive reroutes, cancellations and surging demand for expert advice.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)
Partner Programmes

The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)

Fortra's Chief Executive Officer says acquisition success hinges on strategy and culture before price, after 19 deals since 2020.

By Matt Reck • 5 min read • Last month
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Software-as-a-Service

AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge

Chief executives' calls in Q1 2026 were dominated by AI, but references to Iran surged as boardrooms weighed war risks and supply chain exposure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
Digital Transformation

ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products
Software-as-a-Service

Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products

Sidetrade sets out a four-year push into AI-driven order-to-cash, with three new products due in 2026 and a shift towards usage-linked revenue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
Agricultural Technology

SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push

SLR deepens its digital climate analytics offer with the acquisitions of Planetrics and ClimSystems, targeting asset-level risk modelling.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Fujitsu launches AI tool to modernise legacy COBOL
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu launches AI tool to modernise legacy COBOL

Fujitsu's AI service cuts the time needed to document COBOL systems, with SMBC Nikko Securities already using it to speed modernisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight
Crypto

SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight

SpaceAI plans first in-orbit cryptocurrency transaction on Argentina's Aventura-1, aiming to mint an NFT tied to artwork by Eugenio Cuttica.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace
Gaming

G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace

G2A teams up with epay to broaden its marketplace with hundreds of gaming and entertainment gift cards as demand for prepaid digital spending grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Re7 Capital partners Zodia Custody on on-chain funds
Crypto

Re7 Capital partners Zodia Custody on on-chain funds

Re7 Capital teams up with Zodia Custody to give selected funds on-chain representation and off-exchange settlement for institutional clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Supply Chain

Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Perpetuals.com launches on-prem AI for hedge funds
Crypto

Perpetuals.com launches on-prem AI for hedge funds

Perpetuals.com wins exclusive Forgentiq.ai rights as it prepares an on-premises AI system for hedge funds and crypto managers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Remote acquires Bravas to add identity & device management
Mobile Device Management

Remote acquires Bravas to add identity & device management

Remote has acquired Bravas in a move that expands its global work platform into identity and device controls for distributed teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules
Data Protection

MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules

AvePoint and Omdia find governance and compliance are stalling AI adoption for MSP customers, as demand outpaces providers' readiness.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Persistent launches merchant fraud tool on Databricks
Fintech

Persistent launches merchant fraud tool on Databricks

Persistent and Databricks launch Merchant Risk Management and Fraud Detection solution for banks and payment providers facing rising digital payment fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Custodia warns of AI record-keeping risk in finance
Unified Communications

Custodia warns of AI record-keeping risk in finance

Custodia says financial firms must widen record-keeping to cover collaboration tools, messaging apps and AI-generated content as regulators step up scrutiny.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month