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LegitScript unveils automated KYB checks to boost onboarding
Fintech

LegitScript unveils automated KYB checks to boost onboarding

LegitScript has launched automated Global Business Identity Check and U.S. TIN Verification to speed and improve merchant onboarding worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
AI now powers cybersecurity for 73% of firms amid rising threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI now powers cybersecurity for 73% of firms amid rising threats

Nearly 73% of global firms now use AI in cybersecurity, tackling rising threats as nearly all plan AI-driven security investments this year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report

Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement
Customer Experience

Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement

Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Yaspa appoints Renuka Rawlins to lead policy & public affairs
Fintech

Yaspa appoints Renuka Rawlins to lead policy & public affairs

Yaspa appoints Renuka Rawlins, formerly of Revolut, as Head of Policy and Public Affairs to lead regulatory engagement amid expansion in payments and iGaming.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Thoma Bravo buys Verint for USD $2 billion in major CX platform push
Data Analytics

Thoma Bravo buys Verint for USD $2 billion in major CX platform push

Thoma Bravo to acquire Verint for USD $2 billion, merging it with Calabrio to create a leading AI-driven customer experience platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Customer Experience

Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience

Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Vertiv completes USD $200 million Great Lakes acquisition
Hyperscale

Vertiv completes USD $200 million Great Lakes acquisition

Vertiv has completed its USD $200 million acquisition of Great Lakes, enhancing its data centre rack and cabinet solutions for AI and edge computing needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
US private equity faces tighter scrutiny as 401(k) funds enter sector
Crypto

US private equity faces tighter scrutiny as 401(k) funds enter sector

US private equity is set for tougher scrutiny as 401(k) plans gain access to the sector, opening a USD $12 trillion market to retail investors and regulators.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain
Digital Transformation

Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain

Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services
Ransomware

Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services

A cyberattack forced Nevada to shut government offices and took websites and phone lines offline, disrupting key public services and staff work.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Zhik to supply technical uniforms for 2025 canoe slalom worlds
Clean technologies

Zhik to supply technical uniforms for 2025 canoe slalom worlds

Zhik will supply technical uniforms for volunteers and staff at the 2025 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Penrith, extending its Paddle Australia partnership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion
Digital Transformation

Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion

Salesforce launches AI tools for public sector and expands in Canberra, enhancing digital services as Australia ranks seventh in global AI readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Fewer managers after layoffs threaten trust & employee support
Leadership

Fewer managers after layoffs threaten trust & employee support

Layoffs reducing middle managers risk harming employee trust, communication, and career support, with 38% finding managers less accessible, says new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar

DroneShield posts record USD $72.3 million H1 revenue, up 210%, as global demand for counter-drone tech surges across key international markets.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Litmaps secures NZD $1.4 million to drive global platform growth
Artificial Intelligence

Litmaps secures NZD $1.4 million to drive global platform growth

Litmaps has raised NZD $1.4 million in an oversubscribed round to expand its AI-driven research platform supporting over two million users globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Edgehax secures INR ₹1.39 crore to expand edge AI hardware reach
Robotics

Edgehax secures INR ₹1.39 crore to expand edge AI hardware reach

Edgehax raises INR ₹1.39 crore seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures to boost production and expand its Edge AI hardware globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
eDesk expands US operations to boost AI-driven support for eCommerce
Customer Experience

eDesk expands US operations to boost AI-driven support for eCommerce

eDesk expands its US operations to support growing eCommerce brands with AI-driven helpdesk solutions, managing millions of customer queries each month.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025