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TACEO launches confidential payments for x402 on Base Sepolia
Fintech

TACEO launches confidential payments for x402 on Base Sepolia

Businesses using x402 could keep payment amounts and balances private, as TACEO's new Merces-based system targets confidential transactions on Base.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
CRI adopts Caseware cloud audit suite in US rollout
Digital Transformation

CRI adopts Caseware cloud audit suite in US rollout

The move should help CRI cut duplication and ease audit strain as the top-25 US firm shifts to a cloud-first operating model.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets
Manufacturing

SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets

Ghost assets can distort reporting and compliance, with SoloTruth's new platform aiming to keep fixed-asset records aligned with reality.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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CloudBolt adds MCP support to cloud management platform
Virtualisation

CloudBolt adds MCP support to cloud management platform

Enterprises can now let AI agents handle approved infrastructure tasks in CloudBolt CMP while keeping permissions and audit controls in place.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
Crypto

Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts

The update lets app users cap, approve and audit AI-driven payments while keeping control of their funds and spending limits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This 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 • This month
Progress strategist warns on AI agent database deletion
Data Protection

Progress strategist warns on AI agent database deletion

Technology leaders are being urged to tighten access controls as a Claude AI incident puts database safety and operational resilience under scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • This month
Salesforce launches Agentforce Operations for back office
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce launches Agentforce Operations for back office

Businesses could cut back-office cycle times by up to 70% as Salesforce expands Agentforce into finance, supply chain and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
Sage & PwC launch explainable AI for finance teams
Data Analytics

Sage & PwC launch explainable AI for finance teams

Finance teams are losing 12.9 hours a week to checking AI outputs, as most leaders reject systems that cannot explain themselves.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
US audit firms shift focus from AI adoption to oversight
Data Analytics

US audit firms shift focus from AI adoption to oversight

US audit firms are now scrutinising AI outputs more closely as adoption spreads and concerns over judgment and compliance persist.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
KPMG & Google Cloud launch AI agents for regulated sectors
Digital Transformation

KPMG & Google Cloud launch AI agents for regulated sectors

Compliance-heavy finance teams could cut manual pricing disputes as KPMG and Google Cloud roll out Gemini Enterprise tools at Cardinal Health.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub
DevOps

Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub

Businesses gain a single control plane for AI agents as Google Cloud folds developer tools, employee apps and partner software into Gemini Enterprise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
BlackLine launches AI financial ops model for CFOs
Data Analytics

BlackLine launches AI financial ops model for CFOs

Finance teams wary of audit risk will get a New York hub and a control layer to validate AI outputs and track every action.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks
Digital Transformation

Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks

Banks using Oracle’s compliance software will get AI-led case handling, as the deal aims to cut manual work in money-laundering probes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules
Data Protection

MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules

Governance gaps are slowing customer AI rollouts, as 51% of MSPs cite compliance as the main barrier and demand for integrated tools rises.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
EY rolls out AI audits across global Assurance business
Data Analytics

EY rolls out AI audits across global Assurance business

Auditors will spend less time on routine checks as EY embeds multi-agent AI into its global Assurance workflows through Canvas.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
EY rolls out AI audit tools across global assurance
Data Analytics

EY rolls out AI audit tools across global assurance

The rollout puts AI into 160,000 audits and could cut administrative work as EY braces for bigger data volumes and tougher assurance demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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