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Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal
Digital Transformation

Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal

The combined group would give Microsoft customers broader AI-led threat detection and response, with no deal value disclosed.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
WPP names Eric Campbell as VML Global Chief Executive
Mergers and Acquisitions

WPP names Eric Campbell as VML Global Chief Executive

Jon Cook will stay on until March 2027, giving WPP a lengthy handover as Eric Campbell takes over VML's global leadership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Fraudulent hires get credentials before detection, HYPR
Multi-factor authentication

Fraudulent hires get credentials before detection, HYPR

Most fake hires are exposed only after getting system access, leaving companies vulnerable for days and often weeks before a fraud is spotted.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
CMOs and CIOs clash over who should own AI decisions
Data Protection

CMOs and CIOs clash over who should own AI decisions

Governance gaps may slow AI deployment as marketing and IT disagree over who controls shared content and platform decisions.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Marketers trust human reports over AI, Adverity finds
Data governance

Marketers trust human reports over AI, Adverity finds

Poor data governance is slowing AI adoption in marketing, with only 35% willing to share unverified machine-generated insights, Adverity found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
FIOR appoints Sir Tom Copinger-Symes to advise on AI
Digital Transformation

FIOR appoints Sir Tom Copinger-Symes to advise on AI

The appointment comes as firms race to secure autonomous AI agents that can access systems and physical infrastructure without human oversight.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
NETSCOUT adds MCP links to Omnis AI Insights platform suite
Data governance

NETSCOUT adds MCP links to Omnis AI Insights platform suite

The upgrade gives IT teams direct access to curated network evidence in AI tools, helping cut token use while improving incident checks.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
BT International wins UBS cloud trader voice overhaul
Unified Communications

BT International wins UBS cloud trader voice overhaul

The bank has begun replacing 20 trading voice platforms with a single cloud system, aiming to cut complexity while meeting strict compliance rules.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month
HSBC launches HSBCnio for corporate clients in Asia
Digital Transformation

HSBC launches HSBCnio for corporate clients in Asia

Corporate treasurers in Asia can now access cash, payments and lending data inside their own workflows as HSBC rolls out HSBCnio across multiple markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design
Software-as-a-Service

Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design

Merchants can now tweak storefront layouts and code in one workspace, as Shopify rolls out Canvas to cut reliance on design expertise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

MAVI launches AI finance talent platform for US firms
Software-as-a-Service

MAVI launches AI finance talent platform for US firms

The service targets a tight hiring market, promising faster placements and lower costs for finance teams struggling to fill skilled roles.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
US consumers turn to direct mail amid cost pressures
Personalisation

US consumers turn to direct mail amid cost pressures

Rising prices are making more US shoppers read their post, with direct mail increasingly driving purchases and digital actions, Lob found.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
US shoppers plan earlier holiday spending, PayPal says
Buy Now Pay Later

US shoppers plan earlier holiday spending, PayPal says

More than half of US consumers plan to shop before Thanksgiving as they hunt for deals, rewards and ways to stretch holiday budgets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
PUNTR raises USD $500,000 to grow US sports challenge app
Personalisation

PUNTR raises USD $500,000 to grow US sports challenge app

The cash will fund product development as the Los Angeles-based startup builds personalised sports challenges for US fans beyond live viewing.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month
OriginalVoices raises GBP £1 million to expand in US
Data Protection

OriginalVoices raises GBP £1 million to expand in US

The fresh capital will help the London-based AI data company hire, deepen its digital twin network and push further into the US market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
US firms struggle to keep up with software testing
Software-as-a-Service

US firms struggle to keep up with software testing

Rising cloud update cycles are leaving many enterprise IT teams unable to verify critical software changes before they hit operations.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
UK Gen Z want global experience without moving abroad
Artificial Intelligence

UK Gen Z want global experience without moving abroad

Most young professionals see overseas experience as vital to advancement, but 68% of UK Gen Z want it without leaving Britain permanently.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
InDebted names Chris McNamara CEO and Brendan Lee CFO
Software-as-a-Service

InDebted names Chris McNamara CEO and Brendan Lee CFO

The debt collections firm is strengthening its leadership after a 42% revenue rise, with a new chief executive and chief financial officer due in October.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month