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Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Robotics

Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools

Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance
Software-as-a-Service

Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance

Many security chiefs expect to curb AI agent use within 18 months as fears grow over unauthorised access and weak audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Secure Code Warrior launches AI literacy course for staff
Data Protection

Secure Code Warrior launches AI literacy course for staff

With most firms using AI but few staff ready, the course targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations at work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Sift launches AI agent to tackle hardware telemetry
Robotics

Sift launches AI agent to tackle hardware telemetry

Hardware teams facing telemetry overload can now automate investigations inside Sift, with findings stored for reuse and human approval required before changes.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Banks face rising risks from scams, AI and digital money
Privileged Access Management

Banks face rising risks from scams, AI and digital money

Victims and banks are facing a more industrialised scam model as the US watchdog estimates digital asset fraud has cost USD $17 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last week
Salesforce expands Live Nation support & Missionforce
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce expands Live Nation support & Missionforce

Fans will get round-the-clock venue help as the software firm deepens its public sector AI push, with defence revenue up 80% year on year.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Fleetio opens AI Service Advisor after maintenance beta
Software-as-a-Service

Fleetio opens AI Service Advisor after maintenance beta

Fleets could save time on repairs as the software now automates routine maintenance decisions after a beta that reviewed USD $1.4 billion in spend.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
DesignVerse targets U.S. firms with private cloud AI tools
Data Protection

DesignVerse targets U.S. firms with private cloud AI tools

DesignVerse is targeting U.S. aviation, defence and finance clients with on-premise AI tools as data sovereignty concerns reshape vendor choice.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Form3 launches AI payments platform with read-only access
Digital Transformation

Form3 launches AI payments platform with read-only access

Banks can query payment data via AI without risking unauthorised transfers, as Form3's new layer keeps agents on read-only access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Data Security stories

Comms Council UK issues guidance on telecoms fraud sharing
Data Protection

Comms Council UK issues guidance on telecoms fraud sharing

The new framework gives providers legal cover to share scam data, aiming to stop fraud before calls and texts reach customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
How to Recover Value From Data Centre Equipment During a Facility Closure
Data centers

How to Recover Value From Data Centre Equipment During a Facility Closure

Rushed closures can leave servers and networking gear with no buyer unless firms assess assets early and sanitise data first.

By Luke Crihfield • 6 min read • Last week
Deloitte launches AI M&A platform used in 1,000 deals
Data Protection

Deloitte launches AI M&A platform used in 1,000 deals

Already in use across more than 1,000 engagements, the system aims to speed up diligence and integration while keeping deal data ringfenced.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK health shoppers distrust aggressive digital upselling
Data Protection

UK health shoppers distrust aggressive digital upselling

Aggressive online upselling is putting off UK health shoppers, with 79.3% of digitally active users aged 18 to 44 growing more sceptical.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Austroads wins data impact award for national NEVDIS
Data Analytics

Austroads wins data impact award for national NEVDIS

The recognition spotlights a national platform that helps authorities and buyers check vehicle and driver records across borders more reliably.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
LoanPro launches AI guardrails & card disbursement
Fintech

LoanPro launches AI guardrails & card disbursement

Borrowers could get funds on a Friday night as LoanPro folds real-time card disbursement, payments and AI servicing into one platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Qualcom wins Microsoft security badge amid AI concerns
Data Protection

Qualcom wins Microsoft security badge amid AI concerns

The badge strengthens customer confidence as firms racing to deploy Copilot and other AI tools face tighter scrutiny over data access and governance.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
Irish business leaders warm to AI, but fears persist
Data Protection

Irish business leaders warm to AI, but fears persist

Concerns over jobs, security and trust still linger, even as more Irish bosses now see AI as a business opportunity, a survey found.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI
Data Protection

Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI

AI tools are exposing smaller firms to faster scams and data leaks, making basic controls and staff training vital to stay resilient.

By Rishi Kotecha • 6 min read • Last month