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American Stories

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Cynomi adds automation & AI for MSP vulnerability work

Managed service providers could cut hours of manual vulnerability work per client as the update links scans, remediation and audit evidence.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Data Protection

Citrix adds MCP Gateway to NetScaler for AI traffic

Enterprises can now control both chatbot and agent traffic through one gateway as Citrix expands NetScaler for regulated AI deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

SBS launches AI foundation for banks on existing systems

The rollout could help more than 1,500 institutions use generative AI on trusted in-house data without disrupting core banking operations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Robotics

NCS expands Sunshine.AI with sector deals & hiring

Clients across Asia Pacific will get new AI agents, tools and sector partnerships as NCS doubles down on sovereign deployments and hiring.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

EcoOnline launches EcoOne to unify safety & ESG data

Large employers could gain a clearer view of incidents and ESG risks as EcoOnline's new software replaces fragmented regional reporting systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Hostinger launches eCommerce tool for small sellers

Small merchants can now sell across websites, social media and messaging apps from one dashboard as online discovery shifts to AI and social channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Wearables

Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air

At NZD $239, the screenless tracker offers accurate health monitoring and multi-day battery life for users seeking fewer distractions.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Last week

Open source

Anthropic launches Claude Desktop beta for Linux users

Developers on Linux can now use Claude Desktop natively, though the beta lacks Computer Use and voice input for now.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic makes Claude Sonnet 5 default across plans

The update brings stronger autonomous task handling to Free and Pro users, while Anthropic also tightens cyber safeguards by default.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Xero launches Microsoft 365 integration for finance

It could cut time spent switching between apps by letting small businesses pull live accounts data into Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Copilot Chat.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Shopify joins PyTorch Foundation as Platinum member

The move gives the eCommerce group a seat on the PyTorch Foundation's Governing Board as it deepens its open-source AI push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cequence Platform 9.0 adds AI assistant for API security

Customers can now query and act on API security data in plain English, but every change still needs human approval before it is applied.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Oracle launches AI coaching assistant for managers

Managers can now get real-time guidance on staff talks and performance decisions as Oracle embeds coaching into its HR software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

PDQ launches AI-assisted package builder for IT teams

IT teams using PDQ can now draft custom deployment packages faster, as the new assistant handles routine scripting and setup steps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce launches AI commerce tools for retailers

Retailers are being pushed to capture sales from AI assistants as Salesforce links its commerce software to ChatGPT and other platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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Software-as-a-Service

CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services

Professional services firms can now query their own data in plain English, with early users already checking cash flow, staffing and overdue invoices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday