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FIS launches Digital One Commercial in Asia-Pacific
Fintech

FIS launches Digital One Commercial in Asia-Pacific

The platform targets banks juggling separate systems across APAC, where technology spending is rising as lenders race to simplify business services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Japanese brands win US favour but struggle for visibility
Social Media

Japanese brands win US favour but struggle for visibility

Positive sentiment is not enough, as Japanese brands remain hard to spot in US travel and fashion despite broad consumer goodwill.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Runware launches modular AI inference pods in weeks
Gaming

Runware launches modular AI inference pods in weeks

The modular units aim to ease AI compute bottlenecks by bringing 1 megawatt of capacity online in weeks, not years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Northern Trust launches banking APIs with NAV first client
Digital Transformation

Northern Trust launches banking APIs with NAV first client

Fund administrators can now pull banking data in real time as Northern Trust's new APIs go live with NAV Fund Services first to adopt them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
ESET unveils AI security tools for business agents
Malware

ESET unveils AI security tools for business agents

Businesses using AI agents face new risks of data leakage and malicious actions as ESET folds detection into its PROTECT platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Cloudflare launches wallet for AI agents & payments
Fintech

Cloudflare launches wallet for AI agents & payments

Businesses using AI agents could gain clearer attribution and tighter spending controls as Cloudflare links identities to stablecoin payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Keepit names Thomas McCrory as Americas Sales Chief
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit names Thomas McCrory as Americas Sales Chief

AI-driven demand for recoverable cloud data is pushing the backup vendor to deepen its US sales push as business spending rises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
US accounts for 53.5% of global bot traffic, says Decodo
eCommerce

US accounts for 53.5% of global bot traffic, says Decodo

Bots now generate more than half of web requests worldwide, with AI-driven browsing pushing automated traffic up 7,851% in 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Drata launches AI agent governance for Anthropic users
Data Protection

Drata launches AI agent governance for Anthropic users

Enterprises running Anthropic-based agents can now track and control their actions, as Drata opens limited access to a new governance tool.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
CFOs wary of global hiring as compliance losses rise
Workforce Technology

CFOs wary of global hiring as compliance losses rise

Despite strong interest in overseas recruitment, almost all surveyed finance chiefs said non-compliance had already cost their firms money.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

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United States (US) stories

Power Digital launches AI marketing system for agencies
Software-as-a-Service

Power Digital launches AI marketing system for agencies

Agency clients should see clearer links between spend and revenue as Power Digital ties strategy, media and creative work into one AI system.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
BNY & Galaxy expand digital asset custody services
Blockchain

BNY & Galaxy expand digital asset custody services

Institutional investors could soon earn staking rewards through BNY's custody platform, pending regulatory review of the new service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Convey acquires Selectron to broaden public sector software
Software-as-a-Service

Convey acquires Selectron to broaden public sector software

Utilities and local authorities could get a wider software stack as the combined group adds payments, inspections and fieldwork tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
SHI joins Tokenomics Foundation as Founding Member
Digital Transformation

SHI joins Tokenomics Foundation as Founding Member

The move gives businesses a new framework to measure AI spending, value and governance as token-based costs become harder to predict.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Markable launches AI video & 3D tools for creators
Software-as-a-Service

Markable launches AI video & 3D tools for creators

Creators can now turn raw clips into shoppable videos as social commerce firms race to capture a market forecast to top USD $100 billion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator
Software-as-a-Service

AICPA & CPA.com open applications for AI startup accelerator

Startups with working AI products can win USD $25,000 and access to accountants as firms test automation for audit, tax and advisory work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth
Software-as-a-Service

Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth

Finance teams are gaining a system that handles workflows end to end, as Maximor says its platform now covers 98% of transactions autonomously.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens
Software-as-a-Service

UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens

Most UK commercial landlords are still only piloting AI, as integration and skills gaps, not cost, slow wider rollout across portfolios.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday