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Jet Bank launches Albania's first fully digital bank
Digital Transformation

Jet Bank launches Albania's first fully digital bank

More than 75,000 Albanians are queued to try mobile-only banking as the new lender opens current accounts, savings and cards without branches.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Entrust launches biometrics to curb AI account takeover
Data Protection

Entrust launches biometrics to curb AI account takeover

Businesses are under pressure to verify users beyond login as AI-generated deepfakes drive account takeover and fraud losses mount.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Adidas rolls out AI legal chatbot for staff guidance
Digital Transformation

Adidas rolls out AI legal chatbot for staff guidance

Legal staff at the sportswear group hope the tool will cut policy overload and surface staff concerns that were previously never raised.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Cloudhouse cuts configuration drift detection time by 99%
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudhouse cuts configuration drift detection time by 99%

Teams can now spot unapproved infrastructure changes in minutes, helping reduce outage and audit risk as firms face tighter resilience scrutiny.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
Software-as-a-Service

Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps

Finance teams face tighter AP controls and fraud risks as Basware gains a second major analyst endorsement for its AI-driven platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Explainer: How loop engineering is changing coding
DevOps

Explainer: How loop engineering is changing coding

By focusing on evidence and small reversible changes, loop engineering could curb costly AI coding mistakes before they reach production.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • 2 days ago
Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for managed IT services
Data Analytics

Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for managed IT services

The chipmaker will shift more of its enterprise systems to a managed model as Infosys takes on applications, infrastructure and support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for AI-led IT services
Manufacturing

Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for AI-led IT services

The semiconductor maker will shift internal IT operations to a managed services model designed to cut incidents and improve employee support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Cloudinary launches image to video tool for brands
Software-as-a-Service

Cloudinary launches image to video tool for brands

Brands using large image libraries could cut video production costs as Cloudinary folds generation, moderation and editing into one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
'Lack of support' as Australia lags behind on blockchain
Digital Transformation

'Lack of support' as Australia lags behind on blockchain

Years of regulatory delay risk leaving Australia behind as tokenised assets and digital investment platforms gather pace.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Cloudflare & browser rivals back privacy token standard
Generative AI

Cloudflare & browser rivals back privacy token standard

A new anti-bot standard could let websites verify traffic without CAPTCHAs or tracking cookies, easing checkout friction for shoppers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Hands-on review: JBL Boombox 4
Speakers

Hands-on review: JBL Boombox 4

Battery life, waterproofing and removable cells make this bass-heavy Bluetooth speaker more practical for outdoor listening, despite losing Wi-Fi.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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Agoda adds flight alerts & single checkout for trips
Customer Experience

Agoda adds flight alerts & single checkout for trips

Travellers can now track gate changes and book flights, hotels and activities in one checkout, reducing stress and missed updates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Consistent launches Sigma mechanical gaming keyboard
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches Sigma mechanical gaming keyboard

Gamers and office users in India get a full-size board with clicky switches, 12 lighting modes and broad multi-platform support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
JioHotstar says voice search overtakes text in discovery
Digital Transformation

JioHotstar says voice search overtakes text in discovery

More than 60% of JioHotstar users now use voice to find content, as the streamer bets on AI to tame its 300,000-hour library.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Logitech unveils workplace devices amid AI work shift
Digital Transformation

Logitech unveils workplace devices amid AI work shift

Productivity gains are lagging as Australian workers spend longer at work, prompting Logitech to pitch devices that ease mobility and presentation stress.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australian frontline workers flag HR system frustration
Software-as-a-Service

Australian frontline workers flag HR system frustration

Frontline staff are more likely to feel overburdened and burned out as satisfaction with HR tools lags far behind managers' views.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Trust is the new uptime: Why sovereignty by design matters
Hybrid Cloud

Trust is the new uptime: Why sovereignty by design matters

Public confidence in digital government is fragile, with AI adoption, vendor dependence and weak governance now posing a bigger risk than outages.

By Jacqui Adams • 5 min read • 2 days ago