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VAST launches confidential AI system for sensitive data
Data Protection

VAST launches confidential AI system for sensitive data

It lets regulated firms run AI on sensitive data without exposing customer records or model weights to infrastructure operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Barracuda launches AI Data Security for smaller firms
Data Protection

Barracuda launches AI Data Security for smaller firms

Smaller businesses and MSPs are being offered controls to stop staff sending sensitive data into generative AI tools, amid growing governance gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
OWNA rolls out AI daycare platform on Oracle cloud
Software-as-a-Service

OWNA rolls out AI daycare platform on Oracle cloud

Hundreds of educators could spend less time on paperwork as the new system automates family updates and other childcare admin tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Okta-led alliance unveils blueprint for AI agent security
Data Protection

Okta-led alliance unveils blueprint for AI agent security

With Fortune 500 firms expected to deploy vast armies of agents, the alliance aims to curb access risks as AI tools spread across business systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud

The milestone underlines rising demand for independent backup as firms seek reliable records for AI-driven systems and compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
KERV.ai wins top TPN Gold Star security certification
Data Protection

KERV.ai wins top TPN Gold Star security certification

The certification gives publishers and advertisers more assurance as media groups tighten scrutiny over vendors handling premium video data and workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
OpenSearch survey flags AI infrastructure vendor worries
Hybrid Cloud

OpenSearch survey flags AI infrastructure vendor worries

Technology leaders are prioritising vendor-neutral AI systems as 83% of organisations run or plan AI workloads, a survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
ABBYY launches FineParser for enterprise AI document parsing
Hybrid Cloud

ABBYY launches FineParser for enterprise AI document parsing

Enterprises could cut AI ingestion errors and token costs as the new tool keeps sensitive documents on premises or in a chosen cloud.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Workiva: The secret compliance and reporting arms race
Software-as-a-Service

Workiva: The secret compliance and reporting arms race

Driven by improved tooling, finance teams are meeting higher standards as regulators and analysts scrutinise disclosures faster.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Yesterday
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 • Yesterday

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STAT builds compliance setup in under a month with Orca
Software-as-a-Service

STAT builds compliance setup in under a month with Orca

Enterprise partners now face far less due diligence, after the health tech platform cut questionnaire length from 50 questions to single digits in weeks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Cohesity launches Agent Resilience for AI recovery
Software-as-a-Service

Cohesity launches Agent Resilience for AI recovery

The new feature targets a growing gap in AI governance, after Cohesity found 56% of organisations feel unprepared for agent mishaps.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Today
Akto named pioneer in Gartner's AI security quadrant
Application Security

Akto named pioneer in Gartner's AI security quadrant

Enterprises are seeking stronger controls as use of generative AI and autonomous agents widens across both internal tools and customer products.

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 • Today
Storm named Orchestry's first Irish premium partner
Software-as-a-Service

Storm named Orchestry's first Irish premium partner

Irish businesses using Microsoft 365 may gain tighter control over data and permissions as Storm Technology joins Orchestry's top tier.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 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 • Today
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
Hong Kong retailers face fraud & licensing hurdles
Data Protection

Hong Kong retailers face fraud & licensing hurdles

Nearly 88% of Hong Kong retailers surveyed reported payment fraud in the past year, as expansion abroad brought added costs and compliance strain.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday