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DigiCert launches AI Trust Manager for agent control
Cloud Security

DigiCert launches AI Trust Manager for agent control

Australian organisations are facing rising AI security incidents, and the new tool aims to close governance gaps as agents spread across systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
HDI gets Lloyd's approval for new London syndicate
Small Business

HDI gets Lloyd's approval for new London syndicate

The move gives clients and brokers another route into Lloyd's specialist cover as HDI deepens its London footprint.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 2 days ago
MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals MYOB's push to simplify bookkeeping and add AI tools for small businesses and accountants across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Ant International launches AI-native payments stack
Fintech

Ant International launches AI-native payments stack

The rollout aims to cut merchants' cross-border costs and speeds by automating onboarding, compliance, FX and treasury workflows with AI.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago

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ManageEngine expands in Ireland after 25% growth
Software-as-a-Service

ManageEngine expands in Ireland after 25% growth

Ireland is becoming a bigger profit engine for ManageEngine as the software group targets a 25% rise in local customers over two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
IT.ie to invest EUR 3.5 million & create 50 jobs
Data Protection

IT.ie to invest EUR 3.5 million & create 50 jobs

Demand for cyber and compliance help is driving the firm's Dublin expansion, which will lift headcount from 60 to 110 by 2029.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Irish SMEs lose 34 hours on average after cyberattack
Data Protection

Irish SMEs lose 34 hours on average after cyberattack

Successful attacks are forcing Irish SMEs to lose an average of 34 hours, with many also missing deals, growth plans and revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
eir business backs .IE Digital Trust Mark for SMEs
Digital Transformation

eir business backs .IE Digital Trust Mark for SMEs

Irish SMEs will get support to tackle weak website, email and domain settings as cyber risk erodes trust and productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Amap & Singapore Tourism Board launch Street Stars
Payment Technologies

Amap & Singapore Tourism Board launch Street Stars

Chinese visitors to Singapore will now see Amap search results and trip tools backed by the tourism board, as interest in the city-state surges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping
Data Analytics

Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping

The deal gives smaller Southeast Asian merchants a simpler route to overseas buyers, with customs, duties and tracking folded into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds
Data Protection

New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds

Nearly three-quarters of medium-sized firms have faced a cyber threat in six months, as AI scams and weak staff training heighten risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
Endpoint Protection

While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)

The FBI says Medusa has now hit more than 500 victims, with hospitals and other critical sectors among those most exposed.

By Jordan Riddles • 6 min read • Yesterday
Landmark & Microsoft launch secure Copilot workshops
Data Protection

Landmark & Microsoft launch secure Copilot workshops

Irish business leaders will get monthly guidance on deploying Copilot safely as firms weigh productivity gains against data and cybersecurity risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
SIRO targets 600 Irish business parks with fibre rollout
Digital Transformation

SIRO targets 600 Irish business parks with fibre rollout

Businesses in Irish parks could gain faster, more reliable links as SIRO says poor connectivity is slowing productivity and cloud use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
David Raynor launches Funding Atlas for global funding
Software-as-a-Service

David Raynor launches Funding Atlas for global funding

Startups and small businesses could save hours of searching, with a new database covering 27,000 funding options in 196 countries.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
01F Group backs DANA in push into Indonesia fintech
Fintech

01F Group backs DANA in push into Indonesia fintech

Backing for Indonesia's digital payments push gives 01F Group a foothold in a market that could reach USD $1 trillion by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Canada faces ransomware rate more than twice global
Software-as-a-Service

Canada faces ransomware rate more than twice global

Canadian firms are being hit by ransomware at 18.2% versus a 9.0% global average, with web-delivered attacks now overtaking email.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Goodbuy wins Best of Show at FinovateFall in New York
Fintech

Goodbuy wins Best of Show at FinovateFall in New York

Audience-voted recognition may boost Goodbuy's push to help credit unions win deposits and small-business income through local commerce.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week