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Adobe launches AI brand visibility tools for businesses
Fintech

Adobe launches AI brand visibility tools for businesses

Businesses must now manage how AI systems interpret their brands, as Adobe sees discovery traffic from chat tools and browsers rising fast.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio across EMEA
Firewalls

Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio across EMEA

Public sector and critical infrastructure operators will gain more control over sensitive systems as Cisco broadens on-premises support across EMEA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion

Regional demand for its data and AI tools jumped more than 85% in the fourth quarter, prompting a bigger APJ push from Databricks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Mirantis integrates NVIDIA Run:ai to speed AI deployment
Virtualisation

Mirantis integrates NVIDIA Run:ai to speed AI deployment

Enterprises could cut the time needed to bring GPU systems into use, as the integration automates deployment of AI workloads and orchestration.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names
Firewalls

OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names

Banks and security firms will test how advanced AI cyber tools can aid defence without widening the risk of offensive misuse.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
CIQ launches Linux compliance platform ahead of deadlines
Hybrid Cloud

CIQ launches Linux compliance platform ahead of deadlines

The platform aims to spare regulated customers costly rebuilds as federal cryptography, hardening and quantum-resistant rules tighten from September 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth
Crypto

An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth

Unclear tax rules could deter crypto participation in New Zealand as Inland Revenue weighs whether DeFi transfers count as disposals.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Last month
American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push
Software-as-a-Service

American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push

Business customers could soon get more automated spending controls as American Express buys Hyper to add AI expense tools to its commercial services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform
Disaster Recovery

Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform

Banks and credit unions could cut development cycles from weeks to days as the tool adds governed AI code generation to Q2's platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash
Fintech

Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash

The acquisition gives Payward a regulated US derivatives platform, easing a long hunt for licences as crypto firms push into the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal
Digital Transformation

OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal

The tie-up gives developers broader regional access to blockchain tools as cost, latency and compliance pressures reshape Web3 infrastructure choices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
British Business Bank backs Episode 1 Fund IV with GBP £35M
Artificial Intelligence

British Business Bank backs Episode 1 Fund IV with GBP £35M

The commitment could help Episode 1’s latest fund reach a first close and attract more private capital for early-stage UK start-ups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
UK launches GBP £500m sovereign AI fund amid doubts
Data Protection

UK launches GBP £500m sovereign AI fund amid doubts

The plan could deepen UK firms’ dependence on overseas AI providers unless ministers also spur wider enterprise adoption and infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens
Fintech

Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens

Higher rates and tougher investor scrutiny are forcing mid-tier fintechs into sales, restructuring or shutdown as capital pools shrink.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Revolut launches AI assistant as banks shift to chat
Data Protection

Revolut launches AI assistant as banks shift to chat

Customers can now freeze cards or check spending by text or voice, as Revolut joins banks racing to make finance apps conversational.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AEON360 teams with Google Cloud on AI shopping push
Digital Transformation

AEON360 teams with Google Cloud on AI shopping push

Shoppers in Malaysia will gain a single AI-led journey across AEON services as the retailer starts linking buying, payments and rewards with Google Cloud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Feijoa graduates fintech lab with KiwiSaver round-up app
Fintech

Feijoa graduates fintech lab with KiwiSaver round-up app

The round-up savings app says its users are adding AUD $2 million a year to KiwiSaver accounts as it seeks wider growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month