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Broadridge & KSD plan proxy voting overhaul in Korea
Digital Transformation

Broadridge & KSD plan proxy voting overhaul in Korea

International investors in Korean equities could get a faster, more transparent voting process as the two firms plan to digitise proxy infrastructure.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Today
Singapore employers boost AI pay as wage caution grows
Data Analytics

Singapore employers boost AI pay as wage caution grows

Demand for AI and data skills is pushing up pay in Singapore, even as more employers plan wage freezes or smaller increases in 2027.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today

Global Stories

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TCS renews Jaguar Formula E deal with AI partnership
Data Analytics

TCS renews Jaguar Formula E deal with AI partnership

The renewed tie-up gives Jaguar TCS Racing more AI support as it heads into Formula E's GEN4 era after winning the 2025/26 teams' title.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
ANYbotics adds door access for ANYmal inspection robots
Robotics

ANYbotics adds door access for ANYmal inspection robots

The upgrade lets inspection robots reach critical plant assets behind locked doors, cutting manual work while keeping security and fire controls intact.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
Scandiweb launches Ari AI for Magento store upkeep
Software-as-a-Service

Scandiweb launches Ari AI for Magento store upkeep

Magento merchants can now cut routine updates from days to minutes, with Scandiweb's Ari AI aiming to slash maintenance costs and developer bottlenecks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Alibaba unveils full-stack AI push with new Qwen chips
Semiconductors

Alibaba unveils full-stack AI push with new Qwen chips

The new processor and Qwen model updates underscore Alibaba's bid to meet surging demand for AI training, inference and cloud services.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
LexisNexis launches AI fraud tool that adapts to attacks
Data Protection

LexisNexis launches AI fraud tool that adapts to attacks

Businesses face rising losses as the new model cuts false positives by more than 80% and adapts scoring as fraud tactics shift.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Today
Jabra launches retail headset & cloud management platform
Unified Communications

Jabra launches retail headset & cloud management platform

Retailers can now centralise headset fleets across stores as Jabra's new platform aims to cut IT support demands and speed frontline communications.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
Chainlink launches Fulcrum to link banks to onchain finance
Blockchain

Chainlink launches Fulcrum to link banks to onchain finance

Banks and funds could move collateral across blockchains without rebuilding systems, as the new platform targets fragmented tokenised finance markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Teciem names new chief technology & customer officers
Software-as-a-Service

Teciem names new chief technology & customer officers

Banks seeking faster system upgrades may benefit as Teciem adds two senior executives to steer technology and customer delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

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BEYLA strikes Visa deal to boost AI tools for SMBs
Software-as-a-Service

BEYLA strikes Visa deal to boost AI tools for SMBs

The tie-up could help small firms spot cash-flow risks and growth opportunities faster, while keeping owners in control of any action.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Allica Bank & Adclear streamline marketing compliance
Risk & Compliance

Allica Bank & Adclear streamline marketing compliance

The overhaul is expected to save hundreds of hours in reviews as the bank expands its marketing activity and tightens audit trails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend
Robotics

Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend

Many Australian companies are still failing to translate rising AI budgets into measurable gains, with 37% showing no meaningful value.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
Canadian firms lag on IT modernisation, Kyndryl says
Software-as-a-Service

Canadian firms lag on IT modernisation, Kyndryl says

Nearly half of Canadian organisations say they are behind on modernisation, as legacy systems, budgets and approvals slow upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Tokenovate names William L'Heveder as Chief Revenue Officer
Fintech

Tokenovate names William L'Heveder as Chief Revenue Officer

The appointment comes as the UK fintech seeks more institutional clients for its post-trade and settlement tools, including its Novat protocol.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Peri UK appoints Craig McDonnell as Engineering Director
Supply Chain

Peri UK appoints Craig McDonnell as Engineering Director

Early input on temporary works could help construction clients cut risk and improve productivity as the engineering veteran takes on the new role.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Irish SMEs say financial admin is holding growth back
Software-as-a-Service

Irish SMEs say financial admin is holding growth back

For many owners, routine finance tasks are now eating into hiring, investment and growth plans as fragmented tools add to stress.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago