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US firms struggle to keep up with software testing
Software-as-a-Service

US firms struggle to keep up with software testing

Rising cloud update cycles are leaving many enterprise IT teams unable to verify critical software changes before they hit operations.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Arms Cyber expands MSSP programme for SMB ransomware
Data Protection

Arms Cyber expands MSSP programme for SMB ransomware

The move lets managed security providers add ransomware resilience tools for SMB clients without losing control of sales, service or support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Pdq expands api access & integrations across plans
Software-as-a-Service

Pdq expands api access & integrations across plans

IT teams will be able to automate more routine work as PDQ opens API access across all paid plans and adds new endpoints for custom fields, vulnerabilities and deployment status.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Intezer triples revenue as enterprises adopt AI security
Cloud Security

Intezer triples revenue as enterprises adopt AI security

Large enterprises are moving AI security operations into production, helping the New York-based cyber security company post a tripling of first-half revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Snyk Evo lifts deals as AI agent security demand surges
DevOps

Snyk Evo lifts deals as AI agent security demand surges

Enterprise buyers are spending more to secure AI agents, with Snyk saying Evo now drives 60% of new deals and larger contracts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Comp AI raises USD $34 million to boost cybersecurity
Data Protection

Comp AI raises USD $34 million to boost cybersecurity

The funding will help Comp AI expand into continuous monitoring and security testing as software firms face stronger pressure on controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Gate City Bank boosts digital use with Alkami tools
Data Analytics

Gate City Bank boosts digital use with Alkami tools

The North Dakota lender cut fraud losses and lifted logins after linking marketing, onboarding and banking tools into one platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
PDQ expands API access & integrations across plans
Software-as-a-Service

PDQ expands API access & integrations across plans

Broader automation is now available to all customers as PDQ opens up data links for vulnerability, deployment and asset management workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
FedNow cross-border move raises banks' operational strain
Fintech

FedNow cross-border move raises banks' operational strain

Banks face tighter screening and repair windows as the FedNow change speeds only the US leg of international payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Comp AI raises USD $34 million in Series A funding
Software-as-a-Service

Comp AI raises USD $34 million in Series A funding

The new capital will help the Miami-based firm expand beyond audit readiness as demand grows for continuous security checks across regulated industries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
CTERA launches AI-assisted archiving tool to cut costs
Hybrid Cloud

CTERA launches AI-assisted archiving tool to cut costs

Businesses could reduce storage bills as CTERA's new tool flags inactive files for archiving while keeping them available for AI and analytics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Novee launches exploitability validation for security teams
Cloud Security

Novee launches exploitability validation for security teams

Security teams can now verify which reported weaknesses are actually exploitable in their own environments before spending time on false alarms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Manifold adds browser support for AI governance platform
Data Protection

Manifold adds browser support for AI governance platform

Security teams can now trace AI assistants and browser agents across managed Chromium browsers as Manifold extends governance beyond the endpoint.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Brackett opens index to test AI agents' effectiveness
Software-as-a-Service

Brackett opens index to test AI agents' effectiveness

Businesses trialling AI agents now have a public benchmark to judge whether they can handle exceptions, learn and stay reliable in operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Monitaur launches standalone AI testing tool FlightSim
Software-as-a-Service

Monitaur launches standalone AI testing tool FlightSim

Companies can now test third-party AI systems without source-code access, as Monitaur opens FlightSim to standalone users before deployment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Corelight launches AI tools for faster, auditable SOCs
Malware

Corelight launches AI tools for faster, auditable SOCs

Regulated security teams get auditable AI assistance as Corelight's new tools aim to speed triage without losing traceability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion

The cash will accelerate global hiring and deepen Xapien's US push, as half its revenue already comes from American clients.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million
Software-as-a-Service

Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million

Procurement teams could cut manual work and spot savings sooner as Aron raises USD $8 million to roll out its AI co-pilot.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last week
MVB Bank partners DingoBlu on mobile finance platform
Gaming

MVB Bank partners DingoBlu on mobile finance platform

Customers will soon get a new mobile-first current and savings account option, as DingoBlu lines up MVB to provide the regulated banking rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week