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VDURA launches Sentinel to auto-diagnose storage faults
Data Protection

VDURA launches Sentinel to auto-diagnose storage faults

GPU cloud operators could cut downtime as the new tool opens support tickets automatically when storage faults are detected.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
FAA unveils SMART air traffic tool for Washington skies
Aviation safety

FAA unveils SMART air traffic tool for Washington skies

The first rollout in Washington, D.C. aims to cut delays and cancellations by spotting congestion and weather problems before flights are disrupted.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Confido raises USD $55 million in Insight-led Series B
Software-as-a-Service

Confido raises USD $55 million in Insight-led Series B

The funding lifts the New York-based company's total to USD $77 million as it expands into food service and hires across key roles.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Bill Harris launches Evergreen.ai financial advice app
Encryption

Bill Harris launches Evergreen.ai financial advice app

It aims to widen access to personalised money guidance as consumers increasingly turn to AI for budgeting, investing and tax help.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Go.AI raises USD $85 million to expand regulated AI
Data Protection

Go.AI raises USD $85 million to expand regulated AI

The fresh cash will help Go.AI expand beyond regulated sectors as it scales on-premises AI systems and its customer base grows past 200.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Upfluence launches AI platform for creator marketing
Software-as-a-Service

Upfluence launches AI platform for creator marketing

Brands can now automate creator campaigns in minutes, as Upfluence's new system cuts weeks of manual work while keeping human oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Backblaze and WEKA team up on AI storage solutions
Disaster Recovery

Backblaze and WEKA team up on AI storage solutions

AI teams could cut integration work as the firms pair fast-access storage with lower-cost capacity for training, checkpoints and inference.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
Glassbox earns Microsoft designation for financial AI
Data Protection

Glassbox earns Microsoft designation for financial AI

The designation could help Glassbox win more bank and insurer deals by signalling its AI tools fit Microsoft cloud and compliance standards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
Byrdli launches creator-led Alabama travel commerce campaign
Software-as-a-Service

Byrdli launches creator-led Alabama travel commerce campaign

Travellers can now book Alabama trips through creator storefronts, as BYRDLI tests a model aimed at closing the gap between inspiration and purchase.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
Calero adds AI consumption controls to SaaS platform
Software-as-a-Service

Calero adds AI consumption controls to SaaS platform

Businesses now need to monitor AI usage, spending and adoption more closely as token-based pricing makes software bills harder to predict.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
Executives & staff split on AI cyber risk at DNSFilter
Firewalls

Executives & staff split on AI cyber risk at DNSFilter

A new survey shows IT managers are far more concerned than executives about unreported incidents, shadow AI and attackers' use of AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
FIS wins core banking deals as US lenders modernise
Digital Transformation

FIS wins core banking deals as US lenders modernise

Demand for regulated banking infrastructure is lifting FIS's pipeline as US lenders launch, merge and replace ageing systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
MANTL in-branch account opening tops 1 million applications
Digital Transformation

MANTL in-branch account opening tops 1 million applications

US banks are using digital tools in physical branches to cut paperwork and widen account-opening reach as branch investment rises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
Emerald AI, Google & Nvidia launch grid-flexible alliance
Data centers

Emerald AI, Google & Nvidia launch grid-flexible alliance

The new group could speed up connections for AI data centres by letting them cut demand when power grids are under strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Sep 2026
Salesforce unveils Koa CRM reasoning model on NVIDIA
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce unveils Koa CRM reasoning model on NVIDIA

The model is already being piloted by customers as Salesforce pushes AI deeper into CRM workflows with fewer errors and more control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Sep 2026
American Express launches high-yield business savings
Fintech

American Express launches high-yield business savings

Small firms could earn more on idle cash as American Express moves deeper into deposit-taking and payroll services for business customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2026
Velric launches AI hiring platform with candidate score
Human Capital Management

Velric launches AI hiring platform with candidate score

Employers are getting a task-based alternative to CV screening as the platform aims to curb inflated credentials and AI-written applications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2026
Embers Credit Union goes live with MANTL loan origination
Digital Transformation

Embers Credit Union goes live with MANTL loan origination

The Michigan credit union is aiming to cut loan handling time and simplify member service by using one platform for deposits and borrowing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2026
CSI launches commercial banking suite for community banks
Fintech

CSI launches commercial banking suite for community banks

Smaller lenders risk losing commercial deposits as the new suite adds payments, cards and treasury tools to serve complex business clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2026