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Merchants on Recurly will gain access to more than 300 payment providers through one integration, helping curb failed recurring charges.
The funding will help Whale expand enterprise AI deployments across North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.
The move signals a push to win more enterprise spend across the region as businesses reassess software, workflows and AI use.
Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.
Generative AI is helping Tehran speed up phishing, malware and influence campaigns, while making attacks harder to attribute.
A jump in oil and a sell-off in US tech stocks left Bitcoin near USD $64,000, as on-chain data pointed to tight supply.
The shift has already cut deployment times to a day as the bank rebuilds critical systems for 54 markets on a private cloud platform.
Telecoms operators in EMEA gain a new route to sovereign AI systems as Netceed widens Submer's reach across the region.
Policy uncertainty is forcing 90% of North American corporates to delay investment, as US dollar swings reshape hedging and supply chains.
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
Broader coverage in Mexico and Milan aims to cut latency for mobile security checks as fake app traffic grows more sophisticated.
The appointment gives the network a founder-retailer pairing as it seeks to widen its reach across UK and international retail technology circles.
Memory shortages pushed handset prices higher, sending global smartphone shipments down 11% in the second quarter and hitting budget buyers hardest.
Visitors in Doha will see immersive works on hidden natural and cosmic systems, in the region's first major show by Marshmallow Laser Feast.
The game developer is using fresh capital to scale AI-driven production and live services as it faces rising costs and tougher launch economics.
Nearly 6 million Zilch users will see retail offers and rewards embedded in their payments journey as Rezolve Ai widens Reward's reach.
Talent shortages and AI adoption are pushing Singapore employers to recruit abroad, with 89% saying they would hire internationally if it were easier.
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.
The rebrand aims to sharpen the group's identity as it pursues a 10,000-strong global workforce across businesses from software to property.