Global Stories

BMO deepens quantum ties with Canadian & US groups

BMO broadens quantum outreach with new partnerships in Canada and Chicago, aiming to shape banking's readiness on security, talent and governance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month

Fintech

TransferMate & Cadana add payroll compliance layer

TransferMate and Cadana partner to bring payroll providers a single API for salary disbursements and statutory remittances across more than 70 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

OpenText brings AI tools to AWS European Sovereign Cloud

OpenText will put content, security and service management tools on AWS's European Sovereign Cloud, targeting EU customers with strict data rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Fintech

Wise plans Nasdaq move as balances hit GBP £29.4bn

Wise posts higher transfer volumes and customer balances as it targets a Nasdaq primary listing in May 2026 while keeping London.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Firewalls

Executives warn of rising quantum data security risks

Gigamon and Thales caution that attackers are stockpiling encrypted data now, warning quantum advances could expose it years later.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • This month

Hybrid Cloud

Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific

IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Network Infrastructure

Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform

Westpac NZ rolls out Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre with AI support, aiming to speed up calls and cut waits across New Zealand branches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks

Oracle expands its financial crime platform with Lucinity's AI investigation tools, aiming to cut compliance workloads for banks and regulated firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence

Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • This month

Endpoint Protection

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound

Researchers link Android banking trojan to Cambodia scam compound, exposing a malware-for-hire network impersonating banks and agencies across 21 countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Valliance hires Palantir specialists amid AI deployment gap

Valliance hires former Palantir experts and launches customer review as it seeks to close the AI deployment gap in UK and Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Firewalls

The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.

By Georgy Thadathil • 2 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Data Protection

OpenText partners S3NS on sovereign cloud for Europe

OpenText and S3NS launch a sovereign cloud service for Europe, offering regulated customers in France locally governed hosting with Google Cloud technology.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

DevOps

Canopius opens Manchester office as second-largest hub

Canopius deepens Manchester bet with 10-year lease for centre bringing together technology, data and project management roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Fintech

Simply Asset Finance strikes lending pact with Lombard

Simply Asset Finance and Lombard team up to widen SME lending across the UK through a wholesale facility and digital origination model.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Fintech

Brickflow adds Pallas to expand broker lending options

Brickflow deepens lender choice for brokers as Pallas Capital joins the platform with development and bridging finance for mid-market property deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams

Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says

AI mentions surge in Australian job ads as employers broaden use, but public sector hiring still lags private firms by months.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • This month

Agricultural Technology

Hypertec's Ciara to make first NVIDIA OEM systems in Canada

Ciara becomes Canada's first NVIDIA OEM partner to make AI servers domestically, in a boost for sovereign computing and local supply chains.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Pello buys ByAllAccounts as Morningstar stays customer

Pello buys ByAllAccounts from Morningstar in a deal that leaves the data aggregation platform embedded in adviser and investor tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month