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Dext launches AI Connector for accounting practices

The read-only feature lets firms query client cash positions and compliance data in plain language, while keeping records unchanged.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Human Capital Management

Compensation leaders miss impact of above-market pay

Many employers cannot link above-market pay to performance, with 58% assessing fewer than half of significant premiums against business outcomes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

Verra Mobility launches AI road safety cameras in Australia

Road safety agencies in Australia can now use fixed and mobile AI cameras that also support red-light, speed and number plate enforcement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Today

Artificial Intelligence

Riskified launches AI agent identity checks for merchants

Merchants could face fresh refund fraud and account-takeover risks as consumer AI assistants start handling shopping and support requests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today

Financial Systems

Klarna & FreshBooks add BNPL to small business invoices

The integration gives US and Canadian FreshBooks users a way to collect invoices through Klarna without extra setup, while keeping cash flow predictable.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Cybersecurity

Most Europeans still trust banks despite fraud fears

Fraud is denting confidence only slightly, with 73% of Europeans still trusting their bank to handle money securely despite growing cyber risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Supply Chain

IMI launches full supply chain software suite in UK

UK retailers and logistics firms could cut labour and freight pressures as IMI widens its offer from warehouse tools to a full supply chain suite.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago

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Fintech

Rightlander launches partner intelligence for fintech brands

The new tool gives fintech marketers an ongoing view of affiliate activity across websites, social media and networks to spot compliance risks faster.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Robotics

Roke names Jo Rayson as first Chief Operating Officer

The move is intended to strengthen Roke's systems and delivery as the defence and national security firm expands in Britain and overseas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Fintech

Checkout.com expands into in-person payments with Mollie

Merchants can now use one acquiring partner for shop and online sales as the new service rolls out first in the UK and EEA.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Education, Learning & Training

The role of financial organisations in Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews

Updated guidance could leave debt advice firms facing more requests to help unravel the money and abuse patterns behind domestic deaths.

By Emma Gibbons and Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE • 4 min read • Yesterday

Broadband

UK Connect Defence launches 5G satellite broadband kit

The rugged unit is aimed at remote defence and humanitarian sites, letting up to 100 users get broadband in minutes without extra infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

Siloton wins GBP £8.4 million Innovate UK contract

The Bristol start-up will use the two-year funding to hasten clinical trials and development of a handheld eye scanner, with NHS savings in sight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Security Information and Event Management

BT launches Microsoft Sentinel security service in UK

The managed offering targets UK organisations struggling to keep pace with faster AI-driven attacks, with round-the-clock monitoring and response support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Hospitality

Dolphin Dynamics partners Ecommpay on travel payments

Travel agents using Dolphin Dynamics software will gain multi-currency payment options and fewer manual reconciliation tasks through the Ecommpay integration.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday