Latin America stories - Page 5
DE-CIX traffic hits 79 exabytes as AI & sport surge
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
DE-CIX data traffic surged 16% to 79 exabytes in 2025, fuelled by AI workloads and record-breaking live sports streaming demand.
GrowthPal raises USD $2.6m for AI M&A deal sourcing
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
GrowthPal raises USD $2.6m to scale its AI platform for off‑market M&A deal sourcing and global expansion from its Singapore base.
Zynap raises EUR €6 million to scale AI cyber defence
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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ai
Barcelona cyber start-up Zynap raises EUR €6 million seed extension to scale its AI-driven preventive defence platform globally.
Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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iot
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smart home
Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.
Integral Ad Science hires Melissa Furze to lead AI push
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Integral Ad Science taps former LinkedIn leader Melissa Furze as Head of Data Science to steer an AI-first strategy in ad verification.
Radware doubles DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
Radware doubles its global DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps, adding AI-driven DefencePro X to counter rising large-scale and complex attacks.
Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital transformation
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crypto
Boku lifts H1 revenue 34% and EBITDA 53% as merchants shift from cards to wallets, pushing payment volumes to $7.4 billion.
3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
Physical security shifts to strategic business role
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Physical security is evolving into a strategic business function, with AI, unified platforms and hybrid cloud reshaping priorities to 2026.
Infobip sees Black Friday rich messaging volumes surge
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Infobip logs 12.2 billion Cyber Week interactions as retailers drive a 277% Black Friday surge in rich messaging such as RCS and WhatsApp.
Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.
Banks face digital race as flexible credit card demand surges
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Consumers worldwide demand flexible, digital credit cards, pushing traditional banks to modernise or risk losing ground to agile fintech rivals.
Solera Foundation marks year of boosting women's leadership in insurance
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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cartech
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insurtech
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gender diversity
The Solera Foundation celebrates a year of advancing women's leadership in insurance, expanding its global network across Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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martech
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casb
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supply chain
Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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data protection
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email security
Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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expedia
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airbnb
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revenue management
In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.
AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to boost global cyber response
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.
Salesforce & AWS deepen AI partnership to boost agentic adoption
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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uc
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hyperscale
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martech
Salesforce and AWS have expanded their partnership to accelerate AI agent adoption, enhancing workflows, data integration, and customer service globally.