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TubeScience appoints Bielski to lead European push
eCommerce

TubeScience appoints Bielski to lead European push

Pressure is mounting on agencies to prove social video spend drives sales as TubeScience enters the UK and Europe with a new leader.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Yuno & Triple-A add stablecoin payments for merchants
Gaming

Yuno & Triple-A add stablecoin payments for merchants

Merchants can now add regulated stablecoin checkout through Yuno’s single integration, cutting setup work and easing cross-border payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Testlio names Darin Brown Chief Technology and Product Officer
DevOps

Testlio names Darin Brown Chief Technology and Product Officer

The hire comes as companies face mounting pressure to validate AI features and core software before release, boosting demand for Testlio's services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Causal Dynamics Lab launches Cielara Code for AI coding
DevOps

Causal Dynamics Lab launches Cielara Code for AI coding

It aims to cut wasted search time for coding agents after tests found most of their work was reading files rather than editing code.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Portal26 launches token controls for autonomous AI agents
Software-as-a-Service

Portal26 launches token controls for autonomous AI agents

Businesses deploying autonomous AI can now cap runaway token spending in real time as Portal26 adds controls to throttle or stop agents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Impact.com deepens YouTube tie-up for creator marketing
Marketing Technologies

Impact.com deepens YouTube tie-up for creator marketing

Brands will be able to assess creator campaigns with first-party YouTube data as impact.com adds direct discovery, activation and measurement tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
OpenSearch foundation launches long-term support programme
Data Analytics

OpenSearch foundation launches long-term support programme

Enterprises using OpenSearch in production will get 18 months of support per major release, plus faster security fixes and accredited vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
Data Protection

Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan

The appointment bolsters Upwind’s pitch to corporate buyers as cloud and AI security demand real-time visibility across fast-changing environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Crypto

Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments

Juniper Research’s latest study signals growing demand for payment networks that connect more rails, currencies and wallets across fragmented markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award
Crypto

Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award

Rising demand for faster, cheaper international transfers has sharpened competition among payment providers serving merchants and marketplaces.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Klarna tops 1 million merchants as leisure spend surges
Crypto

Klarna tops 1 million merchants as leisure spend surges

Klarna has topped 1 million merchants worldwide as it accelerates into everyday and leisure spending, led by sport, hobby and wellness.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Sentinel Global rebuilds AI-led venture team, eyes 2026
Space Technologies

Sentinel Global rebuilds AI-led venture team, eyes 2026

Sentinel Global rebuilds its AI-driven venture team around GIC veteran Jeremy Kranz and expands Sentinel Labs, targeting a 2026 fundraise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
ShinyHunters claims Woflow breach in supply chain hack
Data Protection

ShinyHunters claims Woflow breach in supply chain hack

ShinyHunters claims it hacked merchant data firm Woflow, raising supply chain fears for major brands despite no confirmed breach yet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Ivo opens London, New York hubs amid rapid AI growth
Digital Transformation

Ivo opens London, New York hubs amid rapid AI growth

Legal AI firm Ivo opens London and New York offices and plans to triple headcount, after 600% annual recurring revenue growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

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Cambrionix launches platform for device testing labs
Platform-as-a-Service

Cambrionix launches platform for device testing labs

Software teams can run up to three times as many tests without adding space or power, Cambrionix said, as lab bottlenecks grow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Uber Canada joins Ontario emergency response network
Supply Chain

Uber Canada joins Ontario emergency response network

The partnership gives evacuees and responders faster access to rides and supplies when floods, fires and storms disrupt transport across Ontario.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • This month
Toronto Tech Week 2026 expands with new venue, tools
Marketing Technologies

Toronto Tech Week 2026 expands with new venue, tools

Toronto Tech Week 2026 will span 300-plus events citywide, add new digital tools, and move its headline Homecoming show to History.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026