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Synology unveils PAS7700 NVMe storage to meet AI data surge
Storage

Synology unveils PAS7700 NVMe storage to meet AI data surge

Synology launches PAS7700, a dual-active all-NVMe storage system, offering secure, high-performance, and highly available data access for AI-driven enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security
Data Protection

Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security

Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Backbase wins award for AI-driven wealth management platform
Customer Relationship Management

Backbase wins award for AI-driven wealth management platform

Backbase wins the 2025 Datos Impact Award for its AI-driven platform revolutionising wealth management with faster onboarding and personalised digital advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Data quality hinders AI adoption in finance despite pilot surge
Marketing Technologies

Data quality hinders AI adoption in finance despite pilot surge

Despite 99% of finance firms piloting AI, just 3% deploy it enterprise-wide, hindered by data quality issues and legacy system inconsistencies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Azul & ActiveViam launch solution to halve cloud analytics costs
Data Analytics

Azul & ActiveViam launch solution to halve cloud analytics costs

Azul and ActiveViam have launched a solution that cuts cloud analytics costs by up to 50%, enhancing performance for financial firms handling large-scale data.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions
Software-as-a-Service

IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions

IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Pave Bank secures USD $39M to expand programmable banking
Fintech

Pave Bank secures USD $39M to expand programmable banking

Pave Bank secures USD $39 million to expand its programmable banking platform, merging traditional finance and digital asset management for institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten
Hybrid Cloud

Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten

Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.

By David Land • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
10x Banking appoints Philip Barnett as Executive Vice Chair for growth
Digital Transformation

10x Banking appoints Philip Barnett as Executive Vice Chair for growth

10x Banking appoints Philip Barnett as Executive Vice Chair to drive strategic growth and global expansion, focusing on Asia Pacific markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Financial institutions stories

InsightAI secures INR ₹11 million to boost AI anti-money laundering
Fintech

InsightAI secures INR ₹11 million to boost AI anti-money laundering

InsightAI raised INR ₹11 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-driven anti-money laundering solutions across India and the Middle East markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Exegy expands Axiom platform with real-time Canadian data feeds
Financial institutions

Exegy expands Axiom platform with real-time Canadian data feeds

Exegy now offers real-time Canadian equity data on its Axiom platform, enabling clients to access TMX feeds via existing New York connections with no new infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
CyberArk launches privilege controls to secure AI agent identities
Cloud Security

CyberArk launches privilege controls to secure AI agent identities

CyberArk launches Secure AI Agents Solution with privilege controls to protect AI agent identities, boosting enterprise security amid rising AI adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Interac launches online debit payments with KONEK gateway
Digital Transformation

Interac launches online debit payments with KONEK gateway

Staples Canada is the first national retailer to offer Interac KONEK, a secure Canadian eCommerce payment option supported by Moneris and major banks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Smart Communications launches AWS-powered data centre in Singapore
Software-as-a-Service

Smart Communications launches AWS-powered data centre in Singapore

Smart Communications has launched an AWS-powered data centre in Singapore to enhance secure, compliant digital engagement for ASEAN enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada
Fintech

Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada

Mark Lane has launched Canada's first FX platform letting entrepreneurial currency professionals run their own client portfolios with flexible hours and higher commissions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity
Software-as-a-Service

Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity

Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Canada launches anti-fraud strategy & Financial Crimes Agency
Email Security

Canada launches anti-fraud strategy & Financial Crimes Agency

Canada unveils its first National Anti-Fraud Strategy and a Financial Crimes Agency to tackle rising fraud losses, which hit CAD $643 million in 2024.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025