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RecordPoint names Christian Lucarelli Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

RecordPoint names Christian Lucarelli Chief Revenue Officer

Pressure from AI projects stalled by poor data governance is boosting demand for RecordPoint's software among regulated organisations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Flywire expands Trustly open banking in North America
Fintech

Flywire expands Trustly open banking in North America

Customers in the US and Canada can now pay Flywire clients directly from bank accounts, with real-time checks aimed at reducing failed transfers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
ArmourCode gets verified Claude access for cyber defence
Cloud Security

ArmourCode gets verified Claude access for cyber defence

Verified access to Anthropic's Claude models should sharpen ArmourCode's exploitability scoring as security teams race to cut alert noise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
SEGA cuts ad production time by two-thirds with automation
Software-as-a-Service

SEGA cuts ad production time by two-thirds with automation

Automation has slashed SEGA's ad production from three weeks to one, while also cutting media costs and outsourcing across seven markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Alpaca partners Gate for US stocks & tokenised shares
Fintech

Alpaca partners Gate for US stocks & tokenised shares

Gate users can now trade US equities, ETFs and tokenised shares as the crypto exchange moves deeper into mainstream investing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Sterling raises NZD $3.8 million to automate finance
Software-as-a-Service

Sterling raises NZD $3.8 million to automate finance

The new capital will help the startup hire and target larger finance teams across New Zealand, Australia and the United States.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Adobe launches AI collaborators in Workfront workflows
Digital Transformation

Adobe launches AI collaborators in Workfront workflows

Marketing teams can now route tasks to AI agents inside Adobe Workfront, with approvals and audit trails kept in one place.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Malware

Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point

Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
PayPal lets US travellers pay QR merchants in China
Fintech

PayPal lets US travellers pay QR merchants in China

The new link gives US travellers a simpler way to pay in mainland China, where QR code wallets dominate everyday shopping and dining.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Strata Credit Union picks Alkami for digital overhaul
Data Analytics

Strata Credit Union picks Alkami for digital overhaul

Members will soon get payments, transfers and budgeting tools in one app as Strata Credit Union upgrades its digital banking service.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Crypto.com expands Solidus Labs tie-up in US markets
Risk & Compliance

Crypto.com expands Solidus Labs tie-up in US markets

The tie-up will broaden surveillance across event contracts and tokenised securities as Crypto.com pushes deeper into regulated US trading.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
LoanPro makes Inc. 5000 list for fifth time in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

LoanPro makes Inc. 5000 list for fifth time in 2026

Its lending software has helped customers scale loan volumes without adding staff, underpinning 92 per cent revenue growth over three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Square expands credit card & adds Bill Pay feature
Fintech

Square expands credit card & adds Bill Pay feature

Small businesses can now use Square Credit Card to cover vendor bills, with 3% cash back on Bill Pay transactions and broader access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Flagstone adds US dollar & euro SME savings accounts
Fintech

Flagstone adds US dollar & euro SME savings accounts

SMEs with overseas suppliers or customers can now earn interest on dollar and euro cash without juggling separate bank relationships.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Industry 4.0 lags as manufacturers eye Industry 5.0
Disaster Recovery

Industry 4.0 lags as manufacturers eye Industry 5.0

With just 22% of large manufacturers prioritising it, spending on connected production is lagging even as Industry 5.0 grabs attention.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Dupe culture is creating a new challenge for toy and gaming brands
Risk & Compliance

Dupe culture is creating a new challenge for toy and gaming brands

Viral lookalikes are spreading fast across toy and game marketplaces, with cheaper copies now posing safety and reputational risks for brands.

By Emily Li • 6 min read • Last week
Sionic launches Instant Bank Pay via Microsoft Marketplace
Fintech

Sionic launches Instant Bank Pay via Microsoft Marketplace

Merchants could cut payment processing costs by an average of 60% as Sionic pushes bank-to-bank checkout across Microsoft's cloud tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software

Mid-market finance teams can now query company data in plain English as Intuit rolls out AI tools that automate close, reporting and payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week