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Despite higher budgets, 73% of eCommerce leaders say their firms are not ready for wider AI use, survey data show.
The debt collection software group is seeking a new chief executive after revenue rose 52% and monthly profitability hit a record.
Government blackouts, power failures and war drove unusually severe and prolonged internet disruptions across multiple regions in the first quarter.
Enterprises struggling with slow AI rollouts may turn to specialist partners as Vanyar targets faster Palantir deployments across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Local telco-backed services are gaining ground by tapping billing rails and cultural fit, reshaping how paid streaming grows in MENA and beyond.
AI use in investing is now mainstream, with 78.3% of 2,100 respondents across 19 countries saying they consult tools for insights.
The promotion strengthens DangleAds’ push abroad as it seeks more revenue from programmatic, connected TV and AI-led ad products.
Geopolitical risk is clouding Gulf AI investment, after Iran named OpenAI’s Stargate campus in Abu Dhabi as a possible target.
Security teams risk hidden breaches if they trust AI too much, Secure.com warns, urging human oversight, auditability and clear governance.
Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.
Financial firms face tighter scrutiny as the API checks AI debt-collection messages in real time and flags vulnerable customers.
Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.
OpenID Foundation names four partners to deliver new independent conformance testing for fast-growing digital identity schemes from 2026.
The deal expands Pine Labs' online offer as checkout friction continues to hurt merchant conversion rates across India's eCommerce market.
The funding will help Rilian hire staff and push Caspian into the US and Gulf markets as governments race to automate cyber defence.
Stricter data and AI rules are pushing enterprises to demand more control over where workloads run and how they are governed.
Among 18- to 34-year-olds, more than half of Australians have tried wellness tech as red light and blue light devices gain traction.
Marketing teams facing pressure to prove AI gains will get advice on workflows, governance and tool choice under the new service.
Shoppers can save almost AUD $500 on red light and infrared devices as demand for at-home wellness tech grows in Australia.
GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore, drawing 550+ tech firms and 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion amid an AI investment boom.