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Survey finds AI core to Wall Street research workflows

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Wall Street analysts lean on AI for core research and big time savings, but trust, security and integration fears still slow wider rollout.
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Exclusive: TD's Josh Death on the patents that follow financial innovation

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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TD's head of intellectual property explains why patents have become central to banking innovation, from mobile to responsible AI.
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Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for five nines backhaul

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Taara launches Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical backhaul platform promising five nines uptime with seamless fibre or RF failover.
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Hiscox unveils multi-site technology graduate scheme

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Hiscox launches a multi-site technology graduate scheme across London, Lisbon and York as it ramps up hiring for digital and cyber roles.
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Internal auditors fear AI fraud but lack readiness

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.
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Datadog opens DASH 2026, spotlighting AI in production

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Datadog opens registration for DASH 2026 in New York, putting AI-in-production observability, security and reliability centre stage.
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Audit firms embed AI while tightening validation controls

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.
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eflow launches RegCheck to cut compliance tech costs

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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eflow launches RegCheck audit to help mid-market financial firms cut fragmented compliance tech stacks that can add up to 30% to costs.
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AI & endpoints reshape global information governance

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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AI tools and shadow IT push information governance to the endpoint, forcing organisations to align policy with device-level reality.
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Firgun backs Quantum Elements in quantum software bet

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Firgun backs Los Angeles quantum start-up Quantum Elements to scale its AI-powered Constellation software platform for circuit design.
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Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Veriff taps Data Zoo's global data network to bolster multi-layered ID checks and help digital firms fight fast-evolving AI identity fraud.
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Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
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One Identity names Michael Henricks Finance & Ops Chief

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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One Identity appoints Michael Henricks as combined finance and operations chief to steer scaling identity security business growth.
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TerraPay, Sabre expand instant cross-border payouts

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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TerraPay and Sabre have struck a multi-year deal to power instant cross-border bank payouts for travel agencies, airlines and hotels.
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Sabre, PayPal & Mindtrip unveil AI travel assistant

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Sabre, PayPal and Mindtrip are teaming up on an AI travel assistant that lets users discover, book and pay for trips in one chat-based flow.
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Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.
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Human skills top workplace learning priorities for 2026

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Leadership and communication top 2026 workplace learning as employees prioritise human and business skills alongside rising AI adoption.
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Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Okta launches Agent Discovery to uncover and rein in shadow AI agents, mapping risky app access and tightening identity-based controls.
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Atombeam & Trilliant boost smart grid data traffic

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Atombeam and Trilliant team up to compress grid-edge data for AMI networks, promising faster, more secure smart meter traffic for utilities.
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Knowledge governance seen as key to AI adoption gap

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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New research finds 85% of firms trial AI but only 17% use it daily, with weak knowledge governance blamed for stalled adoption.