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RingCentral expands AI receptionist to SMS & WhatsApp
Unified Communications

RingCentral expands AI receptionist to SMS & WhatsApp

The update could help smaller firms handle more customer enquiries without adding staff, as RingCentral adds SMS, WhatsApp and queue support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Data Protection

Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises

Enterprises adopting AI in regulated sectors face fresh risks from model tampering and agent misuse, which Cognizant aims to address.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI replaces ChatGPT default model with GPT-5.5 Instant
Generative AI

OpenAI replaces ChatGPT default model with GPT-5.5 Instant

Users may notice fewer errors as the chatbot’s default switches to GPT-5.5 Instant, which OpenAI says cuts hallucinations by 52.5%.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Pit launches with USD $16 million seed round from a16z
Digital Transformation

Pit launches with USD $16 million seed round from a16z

Enterprise teams still bogged down by spreadsheets and email could gain AI-built workflow software as Pit starts live pilots across several sectors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
EvoluteIQ appoints new chiefs after USD $53 million funding
Manufacturing

EvoluteIQ appoints new chiefs after USD $53 million funding

The hires are intended to help EvoluteIQ convert its USD $53 million investment into faster international growth and stronger customer demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Cloudera launches zero-copy connector for ServiceNow
Data Protection

Cloudera launches zero-copy connector for ServiceNow

Enterprises in regulated sectors can now query sensitive data in place, as Cloudera says the new ServiceNow link cuts duplication and compliance risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
IFT launches Fortitude compliance checks for regulated firms
Unified Communications

IFT launches Fortitude compliance checks for regulated firms

Recurring checks aim to help regulated firms spot compliance gaps in outsourced and in-house operations before breaches trigger penalties.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Condor launches analytics suite for life sciences finance
Data Analytics

Condor launches analytics suite for life sciences finance

The new tools give life sciences finance teams clearer trial spending forecasts and scenario planning after a USD $24 million Series A round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
What is next in infusion therapy? Four key trends and innovations catalyzing the industry in 2026
Health Technologies

What is next in infusion therapy? Four key trends and innovations catalyzing the industry in 2026

Gaps in interoperability, home-care safety and standardisation are pushing infusion providers to rethink workflows as chronic treatment demand rises.

By Ahmed Hessam • 6 min read • Last month
OVHcloud opens first Asia Pacific local zone in Auckland
Storage

OVHcloud opens first Asia Pacific local zone in Auckland

Businesses in New Zealand and Australia can now keep cloud data local as OVHcloud brings lower latency and residency compliance to Auckland.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Kamiwaza launches AI platform for regulated sectors
Unified Communications

Kamiwaza launches AI platform for regulated sectors

Regulated organisations can now run AI across distributed data while preserving access controls, audit trails and compliance boundaries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
SS&C Blue Prism launches WorkHQ for governed AI agents
Manufacturing

SS&C Blue Prism launches WorkHQ for governed AI agents

Governance concerns are pushing regulated firms to demand audit trails and human oversight as AI agents move into live operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Daon launches AI workforce fraud tool for employers
Surveillance

Daon launches AI workforce fraud tool for employers

Employers are facing deeper fake-job and account-takeover risks as Daon ties verification to hiring, access and recovery checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for organisations
Private Cloud

Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for organisations

UK organisations can now keep sensitive AI workloads onshore as Argyll’s new cloud aims to ease compliance, trust and energy concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide
Data Protection

Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide

Most Australians would adopt AI sooner if tougher safeguards were in place, yet only 1% say they completely trust the technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services
Digital Transformation

Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services

The tie-up will help Waracle lift data and AI revenue as regulated industries spend more on cloud modernisation and specialist consulting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Mistral AI deepens Singapore push with HTX & Singtel
Data Protection

Mistral AI deepens Singapore push with HTX & Singtel

The French AI group is targeting sensitive public-sector and enterprise uses in Singapore, where stricter controls can slow deployment but boost credibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month