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Air IT launches AI services to close SME decision gap
SMEs under pressure to prove returns from AI can now tap pre-built agents and workshops aimed at turning pilot projects into measurable gains.
Finastra launches supply chain finance product for banks
Banks can now bundle trade, lending and supply chain finance in one system, with AI tools aimed at reducing risk and speeding onboarding.
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Many engineering teams still rely on reactive checks, leaving open-source packages to slip into systems before threats are blocked.
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