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UK & Ireland lead AI adoption in physical security
Surveillance

UK & Ireland lead AI adoption in physical security

Governance is lagging behind uptake, with 49% of organisations in the UK and Ireland already using AI in physical security systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
NEC C&C Prize honours clock pioneer & AI researchers
Generative AI

NEC C&C Prize honours clock pioneer & AI researchers

Each winning group will receive JPY ¥10 million for work that could sharpen timekeeping and strengthen AI decision-making across industry.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
IoT connectivity becomes boardroom priority for enterprises
Digital Transformation

IoT connectivity becomes boardroom priority for enterprises

Security breaches and ageing mobile networks are pushing IoT connectivity onto the board agenda, with 75.6% of enterprises now treating it as a priority.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Abacum launches AI agent for finance model building
Data Analytics

Abacum launches AI agent for finance model building

The tool could cut model-building from days or weeks to minutes, helping finance teams shift time from spreadsheets to analysis and planning.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Intuit rolls out AI tools for QuickBooks in Canada
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit rolls out AI tools for QuickBooks in Canada

Small businesses and accountants in Canada can now automate routine finance tasks in QuickBooks as Intuit expands its AI rollout internationally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
D&AD says constraints fuel top creative work in 2026
Artificial Intelligence

D&AD says constraints fuel top creative work in 2026

The report says agencies are winning by turning limits into ideas, as D&AD's awards show tighter rules can sharpen work rather than blunt it.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Deepfake fraud market hits USD $40 billion, report says
Biometrics

Deepfake fraud market hits USD $40 billion, report says

Synthetic fraud is now costing banks and insurers USD $40 billion a year, with voice cloning and video deepfakes driving most cases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Retailers warned fraud & disputes may stretch into new year
Payment Technologies

Retailers warned fraud & disputes may stretch into new year

Retailers may see holiday sales dented months later, as earlier shopping leaves a longer window for refund abuse, disputes and chargebacks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
New merchants face fraud within weeks, Fraudio finds
Payment Technologies

New merchants face fraud within weeks, Fraudio finds

Newly observed merchants are most exposed in their first three months, with 10.5% hit by fraud and the median first case coming after 33 days.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Deepfake scams drive USD $40 billion fraud warning
Biometrics

Deepfake scams drive USD $40 billion fraud warning

Banks and insurers face rising losses as deepfake fraud is now estimated at USD $40 billion a year, with voice cloning fuelling most cases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Webexpenses merges with Zudello to widen finance tools
Fintech

Webexpenses merges with Zudello to widen finance tools

Customers will keep existing brands and contracts as the merged group adds broader automation across finance teams in the UK, APAC and North America.

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

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Australian fintechs split as overseas revenue rises
Fintech

Australian fintechs split as overseas revenue rises

Overseas sales are now a key growth driver, but more than 70% of pre-revenue and pre-profit fintechs say fundraising remains difficult.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
SpendHQ launches Savings Radar to rank procurement savings
Enterprise Resource Planning

SpendHQ launches Savings Radar to rank procurement savings

The tool aims to help procurement teams spot and pursue savings faster, as companies seek clearer returns from AI investment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
CodeWall raises USD $4 million to test cyber defences
Artificial Intelligence

CodeWall raises USD $4 million to test cyber defences

The London start-up will use the funding to expand autonomous attack testing as firms face more frequent, AI-driven cyber threats.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Spinnaker Support promotes Mark Fetches to global CTO
Digital Transformation

Spinnaker Support promotes Mark Fetches to global CTO

The promotion aims to tighten customer support by linking early technical advice with post-sale account care across Spinnaker Support's global teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
iCXperience names Iain Banks to drive enterprise growth
Customer Experience

iCXperience names Iain Banks to drive enterprise growth

The hire comes as Isher Capital's outsourcing portfolio lifts UK revenue to £88.3 million a year and targets larger enterprise contracts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK SMEs miss growth as cash flow bites, study finds
Financing

UK SMEs miss growth as cash flow bites, study finds

A survey of 500 financial decision-makers found cash flow pressures stopped 39% of UK B2B SMEs from pursuing growth last year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
iBanFirst data shows UK firms still reliant on dollar
SWIFT

iBanFirst data shows UK firms still reliant on dollar

UK firms on iBanFirst's platform still made 70% of international payments in dollars in early 2026, exposing them to exchange-rate swings.

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