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Pinecone launches Nexus knowledge engine for AI agents
Software-as-a-Service

Pinecone launches Nexus knowledge engine for AI agents

It promises lower token costs, faster responses and tighter control of sensitive data as firms push agents into production.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Maximum raises USD $30 million seed round for banks
Software-as-a-Service

Maximum raises USD $30 million seed round for banks

Banks could gain faster product updates and lower operating costs as Maximum emerges from stealth with a USD $30 million seed round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
Data Protection

Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty

Regional mobile services generated USD $1 trillion in economic value in 2025, but growth now hinges on AI, trust, resilience and sovereignty.

By Julian Gorman • 6 min read • Today
Google expands BigQuery transfer service with new connectors
Hybrid Cloud

Google expands BigQuery transfer service with new connectors

Enterprises will be able to move more sales, marketing and database data into BigQuery as Google adds connectors for SQL Server and Shopify.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Netskope launches DataSec Command Centre for data security
Data Protection

Netskope launches DataSec Command Centre for data security

Fragmented defences are leaving most security teams unable to trace sensitive data after incidents, according to Netskope research.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Canon Business Services names Matt Clarkin to lead sales
Data Analytics

Canon Business Services names Matt Clarkin to lead sales

Customers facing tighter IT budgets may see a sharper focus on practical returns as Matt Clarkin takes over sales and marketing at Canon Business Services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Autonomous IT boom fuelling LogicMonitor's APAC growth
Software-as-a-Service

Autonomous IT boom fuelling LogicMonitor's APAC growth

APAC customers are fuelling LogicMonitor's AI growth, with Australia among the earliest adopters of its Edwin AI platform.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Today
AvePoint lifts annual recurring revenue guidance after Q2
Disaster Recovery

AvePoint lifts annual recurring revenue guidance after Q2

Second-quarter growth in SaaS revenue and cash generation prompted the company to raise its full-year annual recurring revenue outlook.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow
Software-as-a-Service

Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow

More firms are paying staff incorrectly or incurring penalties as payroll systems face rising cyber attacks and complex cross-border rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Acceldata adds AI observability to xLake platform
Software-as-a-Service

Acceldata adds AI observability to xLake platform

Enterprises running hybrid AI systems gain a single view of model behaviour and data health as traces link failures back to pipelines and sources.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore
Data Protection

Tech Data signs Wasabi distribution deal in Singapore

Rising storage demand and ransomware fears are driving the agreement, giving partners in Singapore and Malaysia access to Wasabi cloud products.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Proofpoint joins Google security programme as partner
Data Protection

Proofpoint joins Google security programme as partner

Businesses can now tie email and collaboration defences into Google Cloud, as Proofpoint gains formal backing for tighter security integration.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

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Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence
Software-as-a-Service

Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence

Deal teams will save time on due diligence as Ansarada's OS Bondi spots duplicate questions while keeping sensitive data inside its secure platform.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Today
Australia urged to ban Kmart smart glasses over privacy
Data Protection

Australia urged to ban Kmart smart glasses over privacy

Retailers face mounting pressure as privacy advocates warn the glasses could let shoppers film people covertly in public and private spaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI

Enterprises get a tamper-proof backup layer for AI use, as Keepit says verified data can reduce risk and support audits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Ingram Micro's Great Migration promises security and productivity boost
Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro's Great Migration promises security and productivity boost

One million ageing Windows 10 PCs are set for replacement as Ingram Micro and Microsoft push AI-ready devices to cut security risks and cloud costs.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
The NHS Copilot rollout exposes the governance gap behind enterprise AI ambition
Data Protection

The NHS Copilot rollout exposes the governance gap behind enterprise AI ambition

Half a million NHS staff will get Copilot as leaders race to fix weak data controls and stop sensitive records surfacing in prompts.

By Richard Harbridge • 6 min read • Last week