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Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform
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Velocity raises USD $10 million in pre-seed funding to build a stablecoin platform, aiming to simplify cross-border payments for enterprises.
Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025
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UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.
Boston Consulting & Pencil partner to boost AI in marketing
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Boston Consulting Group and Pencil launch global partnership to scale AI in marketing, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting campaign performance.
AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security
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A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.
Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes
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Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson on why AI needs process to deliver business value
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Appian's Marc Wilson says AI must be embedded into core workflows to deliver real business value, warning against treating AI as a standalone solution.
Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire
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Free workshops on branding, AI, and sales will support creative businesses in West Yorkshire, hosted by Unity Enterprise at Leeds Media Centre.
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
Kyriba debuts TAI to boost CFOs’ trust in safe finance AI
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Kyriba launches agentic AI, TAI, to enhance financial workflows with data-driven insights, prioritising security and human oversight in finance operations.
Extend unveils open-source AI toolkit for smarter finance
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Extend unveils an open-source AI toolkit enabling businesses to analyse financial data with advanced automation and multi-framework integration.
Sinch & OneReach.ai partner to boost AI in communications
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Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to integrate AI-driven communication tools, enhancing global customer engagement across multiple channels with advanced automation.
AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research
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New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.
LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.
Moloco named among top five global mobile ad platforms for 2025
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Moloco ranks among the world's top five mobile advertising platforms in the 2025 Singular ROI Index, joining Meta, Google, Apple Ads, and TikTok.
Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
Lallemand launches digital commerce portal to cut £3m costs
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Lallemand transitions its North American Baking unit to a digital commerce platform with commercetools, enhancing order efficiency and global scalability.
SIOS & DataHub Nepal boost business resilience with new deal
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SIOS Technology partners with DataHub Nepal to deliver high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, boosting business resilience across Nepal.
Envoy names new leaders amid demand for workplace analytics
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Envoy appoints Daryle Burt as Chief Revenue Officer and Ras Gill-Boulos as VP Marketing to expand its data-driven workplace platform amid rising demand.
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
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Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.
Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
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Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.