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Fundbox rebrands to power embedded finance for small business
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Fundbox shifts from direct lending to embedding capital infrastructure in platforms, aiming to bridge the USD $2 trillion small business credit gap.
dbt Labs unveils AI tools to boost data autonomy & governance
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dbt Labs launches AI-powered tools like dbt Canvas and Insights, boosting data analyst autonomy while ensuring strong governance across organisations.
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
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Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.
UKG & ServiceNow to integrate AI for seamless HR & payroll
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UKG and ServiceNow join forces to integrate AI, streamlining HR and payroll to boost productivity and ease administrative burdens across industries.
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
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Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.
Rimini Street names new COO to drive global growth strategy
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Rimini Street appoints Vijay Kumar as COO to spearhead global growth, focusing on operational efficiency and innovative IT solutions without ERP upgrades.
Seventy-four percent of asset tracking projects deliver ROI
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Research reveals 74% of asset tracking projects deliver expected ROI, with vendor support and system integration key for user satisfaction in various sectors.
Opus 2 appoints Hanson-Drury to lead product, technology
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Opus 2 appoints Tiama Hanson-Drury as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive AI innovation and growth in its legal software offerings.
Finance leaders to boost agentic AI use for efficiency gains
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Finance leaders plan a sixfold rise in agentic AI use by 2026 to boost efficiency and accuracy amid growing economic volatility, says Wolters Kluwer survey.
Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform
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Velocity raises USD $10 million in pre-seed funding to build a stablecoin platform, aiming to simplify cross-border payments for enterprises.
Pigment , Google Cloud partner to boost AI business planning
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Pigment has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven business planning, aiding global firms in making faster, more informed strategic decisions.
US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
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The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.
PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space
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PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.
Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025
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UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.
Keep them coming back: How to reduce SaaS churn rates
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The global SaaS market is set to reach USD $299 billion this year, driving fierce competition and making customer retention key to reducing churn rates.
US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts
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US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.
FICO & AWS expand AI decision platform via marketplace
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FICO and AWS have teamed up to expand global access to AI-driven decision workflows, now available via AWS Marketplace Private Offers.
Capgemini expands partnership for secure generative AI with SAP
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Capgemini broadens its partnership with Mistral AI and SAP to deliver secure generative AI solutions for regulated sectors like finance and aerospace.
Ecommpay grows processing volume 25% with new payment options
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Ecommpay's processing volume surged by 25% in 2024, driven by new payment options, commercial partnerships, and enhanced acceptance rates.
Edge AI deployment enables enterprises to save $2.07 million
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An analysis by Latent AI reveals enterprises could save USD $2.07 million by switching from cloud to edge AI, cutting hardware costs by 92% in 2025.