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Braze named Gartner Leader for fourth straight year
Software-as-a-Service

Braze named Gartner Leader for fourth straight year

Marketers weighing customer-engagement platforms may see Braze's latest Gartner ranking as a signal of stronger execution and vision in a crowded market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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EMEA fraud attempts rise as AI scams grow more complex
Fintech

EMEA fraud attempts rise as AI scams grow more complex

More than a third of financial firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa reported fraud attempts rising by over 25% in two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Walapay raises USD $4.6 million seed funding round
Crypto

Walapay raises USD $4.6 million seed funding round

The fresh capital will fund licensing, banking ties and hiring as the payments platform expands direct links across Latin America, Africa and Asia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Most organisations lack mature 24x7 security operations
Ransomware

Most organisations lack mature 24x7 security operations

Many firms are still exposed to faster AI-driven attacks, with Logicalis finding 64 per cent lack mature round-the-clock security operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow

The rollout could speed research and drafting for in-house lawyers while easing pressure from rising regulation and contract volumes.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Fujitsu signs technology deal with Dyno Nobel worldwide
Hybrid Cloud

Fujitsu signs technology deal with Dyno Nobel worldwide

The agreement will simplify IT support for more than 4,700 employees across six continents, as Dyno Nobel overhauls ageing systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Lucius AI cuts tender search times with Google AlloyDB
Software-as-a-Service

Lucius AI cuts tender search times with Google AlloyDB

Tender-bidding businesses could see faster results as Lucius AI says its move to AlloyDB cut semantic search latency from 1.14 seconds to 24 milliseconds.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
DTCC appoints Samir Pandiri as Chief Client Officer
Fintech

DTCC appoints Samir Pandiri as Chief Client Officer

The move strengthens DTCC's client-facing leadership as markets demand more support on trading, settlement and reporting complexity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million
Manufacturing

Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million

Greater access to European power distribution markets is at stake as Eaton adds COL Group's medium-voltage business and Italian factories.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Accenture launches Construct for capital project services
Construction

Accenture launches Construct for capital project services

The move targets a USD $260 billion market as owners seek one partner to cut delays, overruns and accountability gaps on major projects.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Bravura names new APAC leaders to boost global wealth
Software-as-a-Service

Bravura names new APAC leaders to boost global wealth

Bravura is tightening links between regions as it seeks to help clients across Asia Pacific and EMEA navigate wealth software changes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
iPresence launches kubi 2.0 on Kickstarter globally
Robotics

iPresence launches kubi 2.0 on Kickstarter globally

Crowdfunding will open access to a redesigned telepresence robot for schools, hospitals and offices, with donation-backed units for needy recipients.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff
Broadband

Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff

The deal broadens Airspan's reach in fixed wireless and brings more than 135 employees, with no financial terms disclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
WatchGuard warns of shift to targeted cyberattacks
Endpoint Protection

WatchGuard warns of shift to targeted cyberattacks

Attackers are increasingly using tailored malware and credential abuse as network alerts drop, WatchGuard says, raising hidden-risk concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Conferma ends fax card delivery in 100 more markets
Digital Transformation

Conferma ends fax card delivery in 100 more markets

Digital delivery will now handle virtual card details in more than 100 countries as hotels move off fax, lifting completion rates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce management
Software-as-a-Service

Dayforce named leader in Gartner workforce management

The recognition could boost Dayforce's appeal as employers seek software to control labour costs, staffing and compliance across dispersed workforces.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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Most shoppers in emerging markets reject global checkout
Fintech

Most shoppers in emerging markets reject global checkout

Local payment options and currency are now a make-or-break factor for online sales in seven emerging markets, dLocal's survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month