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Banks are set to embed AI deep into payment systems by 2026, slashing costs as fraud surges and pressure mounts on platforms and regulators.

Krotos' Video to Sound now auto-generates synced AI footsteps and cloth Foley, promising faster, browser-based sound design for video creators.

CCL forecasts resilient global trade growth in 2026 as firms bolster supply chains and adapt logistics despite tariffs and geopolitical risks.

Hyphen names Eva Diego as CEO to drive global expansion, sharpening its focus on digital infrastructure and complex masterplanning.

Ripple-owned GTreasury buys Australian fintech Solvexia to fuse treasury, reconciliation and compliance in one automated finance platform.

Teradata named a leader in Forrester's Q4 2025 Data Fabric Wave, highlighting its AI-focused roadmap, scale and real-time performance.

Accurate address data is emerging as a critical, often overlooked weapon in the fight for reliable digital identity verification and fraud control.

Azul acquires UK-based Payara to build a unified open-source Java stack and push deeper into enterprise runtimes and application servers.

Freshworks rolls out new AI tools for Freshdesk to unify channels, cut agent drudgery and boost resolution speeds for service teams.

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.

Blue Cloud and ConnectM sign $50m deal to co-develop EdgeAI auto chip aimed at boosting cybersecurity in next‑gen connected vehicles.

Ransomware attacks dipped in November, but ClickFix techniques and alliances between groups like Qilin and CL0P drove fresh risks.

Luma AI debuts Ray3 Modify, a controllable video model in Dream Machine that reshapes scenes while preserving actors' performances.

Boards are set to demand tougher ROI and stricter data foundations from AI projects in 2026, as natural language tools reshape data work.

Boards enter 2026 pushing AI from experiments to governed, resilient systems as volatile economies demand proof of value and stability.

The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.

AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.

Kyckr retains top spot as Chartis names it KYC data category leader for 2025, highlighting its strengths in real-time global registry data.

HPE cements supercomputing lead as its exascale systems take the top three TOP500 spots and half of the Green500's 20 most efficient.

Suprema's BioStation 3 facial ID terminal is on course for record annual global sales as demand for AI-driven access control accelerates.