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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 • Today
US consumers want more flexible bill payment options
Digital Transformation

US consumers want more flexible bill payment options

Financial pressure is pushing households to favour flexible due dates and hardship pauses, even as most still want a live agent for billing disputes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
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 • Today
US consumers demand flexible bill payments as strain grows
Fintech

US consumers demand flexible bill payments as strain grows

More than three in five bill payers want control over payment timing, as 59% lack enough savings to cover a USD $1,000 emergency.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
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 • Yesterday
Goodbuy wins Best of Show at FinovateFall in New York
Fintech

Goodbuy wins Best of Show at FinovateFall in New York

Audience-voted recognition may boost Goodbuy's push to help credit unions win deposits and small-business income through local commerce.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
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 • Last week
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 • Last week
US firms say AI is outpacing governance, survey finds
Digital Transformation

US firms say AI is outpacing governance, survey finds

Most US companies lack full trust in AI, with governance and accountability systems struggling to keep pace with adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Hyperlayer launches US banking platform for multi-core banks
Software-as-a-Service

Hyperlayer launches US banking platform for multi-core banks

Banks struggling with ageing core systems may now get faster product launches, as Hyperlayer brings its middle-layer platform to the United States.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
M11 Labs launches AI commerce trust platform & OpenMarket
Marketing Technologies

M11 Labs launches AI commerce trust platform & OpenMarket

Brands risk being overlooked by AI shopping agents after M11 Labs found 47% of skincare brands lacked independently verifiable evidence.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Jerry Harvey Audio adds 10 DiamondCast finishes to IEMs
IEM

Jerry Harvey Audio adds 10 DiamondCast finishes to IEMs

Premium in-ear monitor buyers can now pay extra for bespoke shells and faceplates, as Jerry Harvey Audio adds 10 DiamondCast finishes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Datarails launches Desk for finance request ticketing
Software-as-a-Service

Datarails launches Desk for finance request ticketing

Finance teams will gain a central queue with audit trails and AI-drafted replies, reducing time spent chasing invoices and records across systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Boston Logan adds AI hologram concierges for travellers
Digital Transformation

Boston Logan adds AI hologram concierges for travellers

Travellers at Boston Logan now have a multilingual AI avatar directing them to gates and baggage claim, easing pressure on airport staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Visa survey finds trust gap in AI-powered payments
Digital Transformation

Visa survey finds trust gap in AI-powered payments

Only 23% of US consumers trust generative AI to pay, but 61% would let Visa handle agent-led transactions, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government
Digital Transformation

Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government

Nearly 60% of officials say workforce gaps are slowing deployments, as security worries and fragmented systems also hold back progress.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Banks boost AI surveillance but operational gaps stay
Digital Transformation

Banks boost AI surveillance but operational gaps stay

Higher AI spending is doing little to cut false positives, as most banks still run alert-heavy surveillance systems, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Digital banking now drives customer loyalty, study finds
Data Protection

Digital banking now drives customer loyalty, study finds

Many customers would switch providers for a better online service, as banks face pressure to make digital tools more personal and secure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Most US children keep cash outside banks, study finds
Fintech

Most US children keep cash outside banks, study finds

The study suggests banks are missing out on USD $30 billion held by US children, most of whom save and spend outside the traditional system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month