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Two-thirds of firms delay Copilot over SharePoint risks
Data Protection

Two-thirds of firms delay Copilot over SharePoint risks

Worries over exposed SharePoint data have led many businesses to pause Microsoft Copilot, with senior executives the most cautious.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands
Software-as-a-Service

Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands

AI-led work lifted Kellton Tech's first-quarter revenue, though profit stayed well below turnover as it expanded across energy and finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Azul to launch monthly Java security patch updates
DevOps

Azul to launch monthly Java security patch updates

Organisations running Java in production will get faster fixes for serious flaws as Azul moves to monthly security-only updates from August 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Microsoft tops brand phishing list in Q2 2026 report
Malware

Microsoft tops brand phishing list in Q2 2026 report

Attacks are increasingly concentrating on a handful of familiar brands, with Microsoft alone accounting for 23% of phishing attempts in Q2 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Astelia launches agentic AI to cut vulnerability noise
Network Security

Astelia launches agentic AI to cut vulnerability noise

Security teams could cut alert overload as the platform now automates reachability checks and remediation, while keeping human approval in place.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Approov appoints Rex S. Jackson as chairman of board
Fintech

Approov appoints Rex S. Jackson as chairman of board

The boardroom handover comes as Approov pushes its API security tools to counter bots, tampered apps and unauthorised AI agents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services
Digital Transformation

Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services

Partners will be able to sell higher-margin advisory and managed services as organisations brace for AI-driven identity sprawl and PQC risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
meshIQ benchmark finds no single messaging broker wins
DevOps

meshIQ benchmark finds no single messaging broker wins

The benchmark underscores that broker choice depends on workload, with each contender excelling in different durable messaging tests.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Version 1 joins Anthropic's Claude partner network
Manufacturing

Version 1 joins Anthropic's Claude partner network

The move gives regulated-sector customers in the UK and Ireland a new route to deploy Claude models with implementation and compliance support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
AI governance gap leaves firms unable to prove decisions
Data Protection

AI governance gap leaves firms unable to prove decisions

Only 19% of regulated firms can prove how AI-assisted decisions were made, leaving them exposed to audit and regulatory scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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Financial Services stories

Flagstone expands SME savings panel to 56 UK banks
Fintech

Flagstone expands SME savings panel to 56 UK banks

UK SMEs can now spread surplus cash across more than 200 business savings accounts as Flagstone lifts its bank panel to 56.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks
Multi-factor authentication

BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks

Mobile-led fraud is forcing Indian banks to confront faster scams, bigger attempted transfers and a growing mule network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
QuoteCheck wins Insurance Business 5-star tech nod
Risk & Compliance

QuoteCheck wins Insurance Business 5-star tech nod

The recognition highlights growing insurer demand for tools that curb building repair claim inflation, with users reporting 10% to 12% savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Is your customer data ready for Australia's AML reforms?
Customer Experience

Is your customer data ready for Australia's AML reforms?

Thousands of firms face higher risks of fines and delays unless customer records are verified and kept current before July 2026.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Last month
Business email compromise tops LevelBlue cyber incidents
Malware

Business email compromise tops LevelBlue cyber incidents

Identity-led attacks are speeding up intrusions, with LevelBlue finding business email compromise accounted for 45 per cent of incidents in Q2 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Aerospike launches agentic AI fraud stack with Google
Fintech

Aerospike launches agentic AI fraud stack with Google

Fraud teams could cut investigation time by 90% as the new stack combines real-time scoring, case assembly and human review in milliseconds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Ecommpay playbook targets failed subscription payments
Software-as-a-Service

Ecommpay playbook targets failed subscription payments

Failed recurring charges are costing subscription firms an average 9% of revenue, prompting a push to recover payments before customers quit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Human analysts still handle 46% of brand interactions
Customer Experience

Human analysts still handle 46% of brand interactions

Brands are still relying on people for nearly half of social interactions, highlighting the limits of automation in customer-facing moderation and replies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month