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Jazz appoints six senior leaders as DLP push scales
Software-as-a-Service

Jazz appoints six senior leaders as DLP push scales

The cyber security start-up is building out its management team as it seeks to turn fresh interest in AI-era DLP into larger enterprise sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang
Data Protection

Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang

Small firms risk being left behind in the AI rush unless policymakers back training, data protection and fairer rules, Hoang told Congress.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Mentorloop adopts RexCommand to curb shadow AI use
Software-as-a-Service

Mentorloop adopts RexCommand to curb shadow AI use

The 76-person software firm says the move will cut shadow AI risks and save about USD $150,000 a year in governance costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Tech chiefs urge safer, sector-specific AI adoption
Software-as-a-Service

Tech chiefs urge safer, sector-specific AI adoption

Businesses face mounting pressure to curb unsafe AI rollouts as executives warn that general-purpose tools are outpacing governance and controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
CMMI launches AI maturity model for governance teams
Digital Transformation

CMMI launches AI maturity model for governance teams

Stricter EU rules are pushing firms to prove AI is governed properly, as the new CMMI AIM framework adds assessments and certification.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
A/NZ tech leaders warn AI governance lags adoption
Data Protection

A/NZ tech leaders warn AI governance lags adoption

Boards are rushing into AI deployments, but leaders say weak data governance and security gaps are now threatening trust and returns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower
Software-as-a-Service

Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower

ServiceNow customers now have a limited first year to decide how to deploy its AI oversight tools before broader access expires.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Risk Ledger raises USD $32 million to expand in US
Software-as-a-Service

Risk Ledger raises USD $32 million to expand in US

The funding will help the London-based cyber risk platform deepen supplier checks, add artificial intelligence tools and enter the US market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Gaia Learning raises GBP £400,000 for Bloom platform
Software-as-a-Service

Gaia Learning raises GBP £400,000 for Bloom platform

The funding will speed rollout of Bloom, a SEND platform aimed at helping schools evidence support for children with additional needs across the UK.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Flex raises USD $70 million as it launches UK service
Software-as-a-Service

Flex raises USD $70 million as it launches UK service

The new capital will fund Flex's overseas expansion after annualised revenue tripled and its valuation more than doubled to USD $1.2 billion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Professor Iain Murray named WA tech achiever of year
Agricultural Technology

Professor Iain Murray named WA tech achiever of year

A blind employment pathway he founded has helped lift job prospects for graduates, as Professor Iain Murray won Western Australia's top tech honour.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Zen launches business fund for UK customer milestones
Digital Transformation

Zen launches business fund for UK customer milestones

Small UK firms buying eligible services could win cash as the broadband provider rewards milestones like hiring staff or moving premises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Professor Girish Dwivedi wins WA Pearcey entrepreneur award
Data Analytics

Professor Girish Dwivedi wins WA Pearcey entrepreneur award

The accolade highlights Western Australia's growing health-tech sector, with his AI cardiac diagnostics work spanning hospitals, universities and start-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Creditspring tops GBP £1 billion in loan disbursements
Fintech

Creditspring tops GBP £1 billion in loan disbursements

Households squeezed by higher costs are turning to fixed-fee borrowing, helping the lender pass GBP £1 billion in loans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AI Appreciation Day spotlights India's growth stakes
Data Protection

AI Appreciation Day spotlights India's growth stakes

Indian firms and schools face a widening AI skills gap as leaders warn of productivity gains, job disruption and ethical risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Pinch Payments opens national hackathon with AUD $50K
Software-as-a-Service

Pinch Payments opens national hackathon with AUD $50K

Developers can win AUD $50,000 by building payment tools on the firm's API, with finalists pitching to fintech investors after a week-long sprint.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
TechWorks launches semiconductor to systems summit
Semiconductors

TechWorks launches semiconductor to systems summit

More than 500 delegates will gather as the UK deep-tech body seeks to join up chip design, manufacturing, systems and cyber security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week