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Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Document Management

Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review

The ranking highlights growing demand for governed AI tools in regulated sectors, where document control and auditability are becoming critical.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Tech Mahindra acquires Avant to boost payments platforms
Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra acquires Avant to boost payments platforms

The deal gives Tech Mahindra a stronger foothold in North American banking as institutions spend more on payments and wealth system upgrades.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
Firewalls

Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce

The new framework aims to curb fraud and unauthorised purchases as AI agents start making payments on behalf of shoppers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
DigiCert launches AI Trust architecture for agents
Identity and Access Management

DigiCert launches AI Trust architecture for agents

Businesses face rising risks from unverified agents, tampered models and synthetic media as DigiCert adds cryptographic controls across its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Fintech

Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting

Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Virtana adds AWS Bedrock Guardrails support to AI Factory
Data Protection

Virtana adds AWS Bedrock Guardrails support to AI Factory

Security teams gain visibility into blocked requests, token use and failures in AWS Bedrock deployments as AI oversight gaps widen.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Sage & PwC launch explainable AI for finance teams
Data Analytics

Sage & PwC launch explainable AI for finance teams

Finance teams are losing 12.9 hours a week to checking AI outputs, as most leaders reject systems that cannot explain themselves.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Version 1 agrees to acquire CreateFuture in AI push
Gaming

Version 1 agrees to acquire CreateFuture in AI push

The enlarged group will target AI contracts in regulated industries, as the deal lifts annual revenue above EUR €500 million and adds 550 staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow
Encryption

Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow

Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit their strongest level since October 2025 as large banks and asset managers expanded digital asset plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Data Protection

Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption

Most firms are deploying AI agents without proper oversight, leaving non-human identities exposed as security teams race to catch up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform
Firewalls

UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform

The findings add pressure on ministers to modernise the 1990 Computer Misuse Act as breaches hit 43% of UK businesses and 28% of charities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last week
HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
Data Protection

HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing

Housing teams facing tighter compliance checks can use a new tool that cites housing-specific sources to support decisions and inspections.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout
Digital Transformation

KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout

AI adoption is pushing firms to use external support to bridge skills gaps, modernise systems and reduce cyber risk as projects move into production.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
BT urges analogue landline users to switch to digital
Customer Experience

BT urges analogue landline users to switch to digital

Thousands of households could lose familiar phone service if they ignore BT’s notices before the UK’s analogue landline switch-off in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus
Malware

Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus

Customers will now get independent assurance that Nebula Global Services has tested its defences against common cyber threats across its systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Indian CFOs plan bigger AI spend on finance & procurement
Data Analytics

Indian CFOs plan bigger AI spend on finance & procurement

Most Indian finance chiefs now expect AI to speed up payments, tighten compliance and cut procurement costs, a new report says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties
EduTech

Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties

The agreement should widen student pathways into cloud and cyber jobs as Australia’s demand for digital infrastructure and talent grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week