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Cloudflare launches open-source AI workspace for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Cloudflare launches open-source AI workspace for firms

The browser-based system aims to let staff use AI across internal tools without new infrastructure, while tightening access and oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Island launches enterprise vibe publishing for employee apps
Data Protection

Island launches enterprise vibe publishing for employee apps

Governance gaps are widening as AI-assisted coding lets non-engineers create internal apps faster than companies can review them.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Reco named OpenAI Select Partner amid AI security concerns
Software-as-a-Service

Reco named OpenAI Select Partner amid AI security concerns

Enterprise security teams face fresh oversight burdens as Reco joins OpenAI's partner network to monitor agent access and permissions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle expands Gemini use across Fusion & NetSuite
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle expands Gemini use across Fusion & NetSuite

Businesses will gain more choice in AI tools as Gemini is woven into Oracle's core finance, HR and supply-chain software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle expands Google Gemini use across business apps
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle expands Google Gemini use across business apps

Oracle customers will gain more AI model choice in everyday workflows as Google's Gemini is added to Fusion Applications and NetSuite.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms
Robotics

Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms

Most firms lack dedicated oversight for autonomous software, leaving AI agents able to alter records and approvals with limited traceability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tines launches 3B to govern AI-generated workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Tines launches 3B to govern AI-generated workflows

The platform targets firms struggling to oversee a surge in AI-built software, as governance gaps create security and compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tekenable launches partnership programme & 30-job plan
Software-as-a-Service

Tekenable launches partnership programme & 30-job plan

The Irish technology services firm expects partnerships to drive up to 30% of revenue growth as it adds 30 roles over 12 months.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Personalised fan experiences top 2030 World Cup study
Smart Cities

Personalised fan experiences top 2030 World Cup study

Supporters want tailored journeys over stadium spectacle at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, as 40% backed personalisation in Designit's survey.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month
DevRev launches Voice AI for customer support calls
Software-as-a-Service

DevRev launches Voice AI for customer support calls

The rollout puts pressure on support teams to resolve calls without losing context, as rivals race to turn voice from routing tool into action.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Airbus picks Scaleway for sovereign cloud services
Data Protection

Airbus picks Scaleway for sovereign cloud services

The tie-up gives Airbus an extra layer of protection for sensitive industrial data as Europe's sovereignty push reshapes cloud buying decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
SecurityBridge launches SAPMAP to map attack paths
Data Protection

SecurityBridge launches SAPMAP to map attack paths

Security teams can now trace how one SAP flaw could spread across finance, payroll and supply chains, with access tightly restricted.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SnapLogic launches SnapCode for Claude Code integration
Customer Relationship Management

SnapLogic launches SnapCode for Claude Code integration

Enterprises can now let AI coding tools build integrations while keeping deployment, monitoring and security checks inside SnapLogic's platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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UK parents worry children turn to AI for companionship
Generative AI

UK parents worry children turn to AI for companionship

More than a third of UK parents say children are using AI for conversation or emotional support, raising fears over online safety.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Singapore Management University modernises operations
Software-as-a-Service

Singapore Management University modernises operations

The overhaul has already triggered nearly 3,900 workflows and onboarded more than 10,000 suppliers, tightening controls across campus operations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal
Data Protection

Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal

Australian enterprises will gain wider access to Oracle's cloud and AI tools as demand for multicloud infrastructure and data security rises.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month
Cinchy launches PeriMind AI governance suite for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Cinchy launches PeriMind AI governance suite for firms

As AI moves into production, firms are struggling to track access, costs and policy compliance across agents and workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Ransomware victims surge to 7,551 as attacks fragment
Software-as-a-Service

Ransomware victims surge to 7,551 as attacks fragment

Ransomware attacks spread through vendor systems and AI-aided tactics, leaving 7,551 publicly disclosed victims in the latest 12-month period.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month