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Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report
Digital Transformation

Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report

Temenos and Bain warn banks that cloud, AI and stablecoins will reshape competition, with core modernisation now key to growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth
Unified Communications

Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth

Crescendo targets Britain and Europe with AI customer service push after topping USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Celonis & ProcessLab launch banking apps for mortgages
Software-as-a-Service

Celonis & ProcessLab launch banking apps for mortgages

Celonis and ProcessLab debut banking tools for mortgage approvals and service teams as lenders seek faster decisions, lower costs and better customer journeys.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Firewalls

VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches

Unpatched VPN gateways are leaving organisations open to ransomware and outages, as modern Zero Trust access cuts off the exposed front door.

By Jerome Lowe • 5 min read • Last month
EDB pitches intelligence per watt for AI data layer
Data Analytics

EDB pitches intelligence per watt for AI data layer

EDB touts Postgres AI gains, saying a data-layer overhaul can cut token use, speed vector indexing and trim emissions for enterprise AI workloads.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
FIS upgrades trading & risk suite for buy-side firms
Digital Transformation

FIS upgrades trading & risk suite for buy-side firms

FIS revamps cross-asset platform with AI dashboards and SaaS tools to help buy-side firms manage trading, portfolio and risk in one system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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LendingClub to rebrand as Happen Bank in summer 2026
Fintech

LendingClub to rebrand as Happen Bank in summer 2026

LendingClub will rebrand its bank as Happen Bank in summer 2026, as Chief Executive Officer Scott Sanborn says the new name better fits its wider banking push.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio
Data Protection

BT launches UK's first sovereign cloud & AI portfolio

BT unveils UK sovereign cloud and AI services for public and private users, as research says digital sovereignty could add GBP £18 billion to the economy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Cyber-attacks top risk for professional firms in 2026
Data Protection

Cyber-attacks top risk for professional firms in 2026

Everywhen survey shows cyber threats dominating boardroom concerns for legal, accountancy and consultancy firms, as economic worries lag far behind.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Wise gains Payments Canada membership to target RTR
Fintech

Wise gains Payments Canada membership to target RTR

Wise wins Payments Canada membership, paving the way for a bid to join the Real-Time Rail and boost faster, cheaper transfers for Canadians.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Seriös Group posts record growth & wins data award
DevOps

Seriös Group posts record growth & wins data award

Newcastle-based Seriös Group reports 53% growth, wins a data analytics award and lands more award nominations as expansion plans gather pace.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Mphasis buys Theory & Practise to boost AI decision layer
Data Analytics

Mphasis buys Theory & Practise to boost AI decision layer

Mphasis pays CAD 10 million upfront for Vancouver's Theory and Practise, adding Continuum AI to sharpen pricing, forecasting and supply chain decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SAS expands UK AI push with GBP £20 million Glasgow plan
EduTech

SAS expands UK AI push with GBP £20 million Glasgow plan

SAS deepens UK AI investment with Glasgow research hub funding and free training access for workers, students and apprentices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns
Data Protection

CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns

CommBank deploys agentic AI to uncover emerging fraud and scam patterns, generating detection rules across 80 million daily payment signals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Zopper appoints Rahul Singh as Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Zopper appoints Rahul Singh as Chief Financial Officer

Zopper names Rahul Singh as Chief Financial Officer to steer financial planning, investor relations and governance as the insurtech scales in India.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Crypto

Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future

Pepperstone Crypto says digital assets are moving into the mainstream as regulation, ETFs and younger investors reshape how traders access markets.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Last month
White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
Firewalls

White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing

White Rook Cyber gains CREST accreditation as defence and critical infrastructure buyers seek certified penetration testing providers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Citi launches AI wealth assistant Citi Sky with Google
Digital Transformation

Citi launches AI wealth assistant Citi Sky with Google

Citi Wealth rolls out AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients, aiming to blend adviser support with Google-powered voice and video features.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month