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Small firms can now collect one-off invoice payments faster, with automatic reconciliation aimed at easing cash flow and admin work.
Restaurants across seven European markets have repeatedly tapped platform lending as the YouLend-Just Eat Takeaway scheme tops EUR €150 million.
Users in India, the US and the UK still face browser choice barriers as Microsoft's Edge defaults remain hard to escape, Mozilla says.
Nearly one in 100 failed identity checks now involves deepfake material, as AI-generated fraud threatens banking, payments and online services.
Most government and education IT leaders say unvetted AI is a security risk, as 73% of public sector infrastructure cannot run complex workloads.
Boards face rising pressure to control shadow AI as attackers automate faster and security teams shift to continuous verification.
Businesses are being warned that rushed AI rollouts can waste spend and add risk unless teams define clear goals and checks first.
Pressure is mounting on companies to prove AI is governed in real time, as agentic systems take decisions and access sensitive data.
Customers can now buy Simform's data modernisation tool through Microsoft Marketplace, with purchases counting towards Azure spending commitments.
London's labour market is recovering, with small firms hiring again as AI use and confidence among workers outpace the UK average.
The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.
Asia's fund investors shifted towards shares in the first half of 2026, with bond funds sliding to net outflows of USD $3.1 billion.
Online shoppers in New Zealand face a sharper risk of fraud as fake stores and remote access attacks exploit trusted digital services.
With NZD $13 billion set to be spent on public technology, the firm says procurement reform could keep more taxpayer money and control at home.
UK firms can now keep observability and security data in-region, easing compliance pressure as cloud and AI systems grow more complex.
The rollout will put secure AI tools into 6,000 employees' hands as Evri seeks to cut manual work and improve parcel delivery.
The accreditation gives Kallidus a broader ESG-style seal that may help it stand out as buyers scrutinise suppliers' values as well as software.
England's semi-final could send shoppers online in a half-time rush, with slower sites risking lost sales and checkout failures.
Only 27% of UK marketing leaders always review AI-generated content before use, leaving customer-facing material open to errors and reputational risk.
Poorly designed offices are costing UK businesses an estimated GBP £488 billion a year as firms chase AI gains without tackling distractions.