Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
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Snyk Evo lifts deals as AI agent security demand surges
Enterprise buyers are spending more to secure AI agents, with Snyk saying Evo now drives 60% of new deals and larger contracts.
Comp AI raises USD $34 million to boost cybersecurity
The funding will help Comp AI expand into continuous monitoring and security testing as software firms face stronger pressure on controls.
Gate City Bank boosts digital use with Alkami tools
The North Dakota lender cut fraud losses and lifted logins after linking marketing, onboarding and banking tools into one platform.
FedNow cross-border move raises banks' operational strain
Banks face tighter screening and repair windows as the FedNow change speeds only the US leg of international payments.
Volante & Circle add USDC to bank payment workflows
Banks will be able to test dollar-pegged stablecoin settlement inside existing payment systems, reducing the need for separate digital asset infrastructure.
Comp AI raises USD $34 million in Series A funding
The new capital will help the Miami-based firm expand beyond audit readiness as demand grows for continuous security checks across regulated industries.
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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.
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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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Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
Critical infrastructure operators are using cellular links to secure distributed assets as outages and spoofing raise the stakes for resilience.
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AI transforming B2B discovery - but human trust endures
AI is changing how B2B buyers make decisions - but an expert warns that it is not a substitute for effective human comms strategies.
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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.
Affirm launches instalment payments at Crate & Barrel
Canadian shoppers can now spread furniture and homeware costs over instalments as Crate & Barrel expands buy-now-pay-later checkout options.
Finance teams trim software stacks as AI use rises
AI is becoming routine in finance departments, even as most teams now run six tools or fewer and plan further consolidation.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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