SAMY buys Get Engaged to expand US social presence
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Rightlander launches partner intelligence for fintech brands
The new tool gives fintech marketers an ongoing view of affiliate activity across websites, social media and networks to spot compliance risks faster.
Checkout.com expands into in-person payments with Mollie
Merchants can now use one acquiring partner for shop and online sales as the new service rolls out first in the UK and EEA.
UK Connect Defence launches 5G satellite broadband kit
The rugged unit is aimed at remote defence and humanitarian sites, letting up to 100 users get broadband in minutes without extra infrastructure.
BT launches Microsoft Sentinel security service in UK
The managed offering targets UK organisations struggling to keep pace with faster AI-driven attacks, with round-the-clock monitoring and response support.
Fashion weeks give AI & robots a mainstream spotlight
Mainstream interest in wearable tech is rising as runway moments drive UK searches for Meta glasses up 117% after Kylie Jenner's reveal.
Oxford Pilates brands add BON CHARGE red light recovery
Oxford members will get red light therapy in Pilates, yoga and recovery sessions as the Holford Centre adds new devices and a Reset Room.
Editor Interviews
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Aveni: After Mills Review, AI agents need targeted assurance
Banks and other firms face fresh pressure to supervise chatbots like staff, as Aveni says smaller models need social science to spot bias and risk.
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Aveni CEO: Why small AI models matter to UK finance
Smaller specialist models could save UK banks millions on compliance work while reducing reliance on a handful of US tech giants.
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Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
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DesignVerse targets U.S. firms with private cloud AI tools
DesignVerse is targeting U.S. aviation, defence and finance clients with on-premise AI tools as data sovereignty concerns reshape vendor choice.
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11:11 Systems buys IBM VMware customers in new deal
The deal expands 11:11 Systems' reach as Broadcom reshapes VMware partner support and enterprises seek continuity in cloud migrations.
Functionize launches MCP server for AI coding agents
Developers can now check AI-generated code against live applications without leaving their chat tools, as Functionize ties testing into Claude Code and Copilot.
Arf & Ripple bring RLUSD liquidity to XRPL payments
Payment firms could free up working capital as Arf's short-term RLUSD funding on XRPL targets delays in cross-border settlement.
Reco joins Microsoft Pegasus programme for AI agent security
Businesses using Microsoft software are facing sharper oversight of AI agents, as Reco gains access to enterprise sales channels through Pegasus.
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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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Contrast Security named leader in IDC DAST assessment
The ranking should help the application security company bolster its sales pitch as buyers seek clearer proof of exploitable flaws and fewer false alarms.
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Sphera named leader in Verdantix risk intelligence
Verdantix's latest survey suggests risk budgets are rising as firms struggle to connect external warnings to operations and suppliers.
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Extreme previews on-prem AI zones for enterprise networks
Enterprises could keep AI workloads on site and still use cloud models where allowed, as Extreme targets tighter data control and lower latency.
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NiCE named Gartner CCaaS leader as AI revenue jumps
AI annual recurring revenue climbed to USD $362 million in the second quarter, as NiCE won a top Gartner ranking in cloud contact centre software.
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